Jimmy Fallon and the Roots nailed this cover of U2's 'Desire'

U2 couldn't make it after Bono's bike accident.

Jimmy Fallon and the Roots nailed this cover of U2's 'Desire'

Details have been emerging of just how banged up Bono is after that bicycle accident in New York. He really hurt himself.

So it was clear he wasn't going to be able to show up for U2's week-long residency at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and it has been postponed for the foreseeable future.

Jimmy was left with no musical guest for his show so he had only one option. He became Bono.

Backed by the immensely talented house band, The Roots, armed with Bono's signature sunglasses, hat and arm movements, it's an uncanny cover of the U2 classic, 'Desire'.

Dare we say it but we think that was better than U2?

Take as much time off as you need, Bono

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