Island Records today announced details of ‘Stories Of Surrender EP’, a new Limited Edition 3-track Live EP from Bono, set for release on May 30th to accompany the acclaimed Apple Original Film titled ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’, also available from May 30th on Apple TV+. Listen HERE.
The ‘Stories Of Surrender 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 year’s Cannes Film Festival. An abridged paperback version of the autobiography, also titled ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ and featuring a new introduction by Bono, has been published by Penguin Random House as a companion to the film and EP. Details here.
‘Stories Of Surrender EP’ will be available digitally on May 30th. A 7” black vinyl will be released on May 30th (Ireland, UK and Germany) and June 13th (Rest of World).
The tracklisting for ‘Stories Of Surrender EP’ is:
1. Desire (Stories Of Surrender Version)
2. The Showman (Stories Of Surrender Version)
3. Sunday Bloody Sunday (Stories Of Surrender Version)
About the Apple Original Film, ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’:
A lyrical, bold visual exploration of Bono’s one-man show by the same name, ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ is a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically-acclaimed one-man stage show, ‘Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…’. The film sees him pull back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, revealing personal stories about his journey as a son, father, husband, activist and rockstar. Along with never-before-seen, exclusive footage from the Beacon Theatre shows, the film features Bono performing many of the iconic U2 songs that have shaped his life and legacy. The film hails from RadicalMedia and Plan B Entertainment, with award-winning filmmaker Andrew Dominik directing. Watch trailer HERE.
Born Paul David Hewson, Bono has been headlining stadiums around the world with U2 for more than four decades. The band has sold over 175 million records and won 22 Grammys. A longtime activist in the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty, Bono is also the co-founder of ONE and (RED). For his music and activism, he has been awarded the Freedom of the City of Dublin, the US Presidential Medal of Freedom, France’s Legion of Honor and an honorary British knighthood. Bono was recently inducted into the Ivors Academy Fellowship alongside fellow U2 band members The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.
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