The Pretty Reckless have released a new bonus version of “About You,” the track originally featured on their fifth studio album Dear God. The updated recording brings in Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl and Pat Smear, adding a distinct layer of classic rock energy to the song.
About You – Bonus Version
Listen to About You – Bonus Version on Spotify. Song · The Pretty Reckless · 2026
On the bonus version, Grohl contributes drums, guitar, and backing vocals, while Smear handles additional guitar. Taylor Momsen still carries the verses, with Grohl joining her on the chorus and the pair trading lines in a call-and-response during the bridge. The result keeps the song’s power-pop drive while giving it a heavier, more groove-oriented push from the Foo Fighters players.
Momsen explained the decision simply. “About You” ranks among her favorite songs on the record, so she wanted to do something special with it. She reached out to Grohl and Smear and asked them to add their touch. “It was an amazing time in the studio making music,” she said. “There’s nothing better than jamming with friends. I couldn’t be happier with the result.”
Dear God, released in June 2026, has been one of the stronger rock albums of the year. Its single “When I Wake Up” extended the band’s run of chart success, becoming their ninth No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart—the most by any female-fronted act in the chart’s history. The album, produced by Momsen, Ben Phillips, and Jonathan Wyman, leans into rawer, more personal writing than some of the band’s earlier work.
The collaboration also arrives after a busy stretch for The Pretty Reckless. They recently completed a long run supporting AC/DC on the Power Up tour. When scheduling conflicts kept them off a couple of dates, Foo Fighters stepped in; Grohl later joined AC/DC onstage at MetLife Stadium for “Highway to Hell.” The Pretty Reckless are now preparing for the European leg of their own Dear God tour.
Pairing Momsen’s voice with Grohl and Smear feels natural given the overlapping circles the musicians already move in. The bonus version of “About You” is available now, with a music video expected soon. For fans who already know the original, it offers a chance to hear one of Dear God’s standout tracks reframed by two of rock’s most recognizable players.
