Fans thrilled as Bono drops new EP on same day as film release
The EP features live recordings of three U2 tracks Desire, The Showman and Sunday Bloody Sunday taken from Bono's one-man stage show of the same name, itself inspired by his bestselling memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story .
The Stories Of Surrender EP sees Bono joined once again by musicians Gemma Doherty (Harp, Keyboard, Vocals) and Kate Ellis (Cello, Keyboard, Vocals), as well as Musical Director Jacknife Lee.
The film Bono: Stories of Surrender received its worldwide premiere at this years Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. It includes footage from Bono's solo shows at New York's Beacon Theatre in 2023, as well as spoken word passages from his book.
The Stories Of Surrender EP is out now digitally and on 7″ black vinyl.
Find the full tracklist below:
1. 'Desire' (Stories Of Surrender Version) 2. 'The Showman' (Stories Of Surrender Version)
3. 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' (Stories Of Surrender Version)
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