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P.I.L. Hawaii - Blue Vinyl - Sealed UK 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
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A: Hawaii
B: Hawaii (edit)
Public Image Ltd. (PiL) will release Hawaii on 7” limited edition vinyl on 31st March. The release follows an incredibly brave and well received performance on The Late Late Show Eurovision Special on Friday 3rd February, in which John Lydon's heartfelt emotions were visibly on show.
The track is the most personal piece of songwriting and accompanying artwork that Lydon has ever shared. Hawaii is available for streaming and download here.The song is a love letter to John's wife of nearly 5 decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer's. A pensive, personal yet universal love song that will resonate with many, the song sees John reflecting on their lifetime well spent and in particular one of their happiest moments together in Hawaii. The powerfully emotional ballad is as close as John will ever come to bearing his soul. “It is dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most,” John says. “It's also a message of hope that ultimately love conquers all.” Celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2018, Public Image Ltd. haven't been going quite as long as John and Nora, however, the band is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time.
PiL's music and vision has earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound - fusing rock, dance, folk, pop and dub - Lydon guided the band from their debut album First Issue in 1978 through to 1992's That What Is Not, before a 17 year hiatus. Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively worldwide and releasing two critically acclaimed albums This is PiL in 2012 followed by their 10th studio album What The World Needs Now… in 2015, which peaked at number 29 in the official UK album charts and picked up fantastic acclaim from both press and public. (The album also peaked at number 3 in the official UK indie charts and number 4 in the official UK vinyl charts). What The World Needs Now… was self-funded by PiL and released on their own label 'PiL Official' via Cargo UK Distribution. John Lydon, Lu Edmonds, Scott Firth and Bruce Smith continue as PiL. They are the longest stable line-up in the band's history and continue to challenge and thrive. PiL will be releasing their new album 'End Of World' this year. Details to be announced soon…
“Uncharacteristically soul-bearing” - Pitchfork
“a swooning, poignant ballad awash with memories of happier times… He's remarkably tender as he croons: “Don't fly too soon / No need to cry, in pain / You are loved.” It's the vulnerability that is most striking. Lydon's love for his wife shines through like sunrays breaking through clouds, casting everything in a golden light: “I remember you,” he reassures her. He's backed by harmonising chants of “aloha”, the Hawaiin term that is both a greeting and a farewell. It's a message from the heart, overflowing with spirit and compassion. What better word for what Lydon is trying to convey here?” - The Independent
“a beautiful and rueful ballad written by 66-year-old Lydon to his wife Nora, who suffers from Alzheimer's. It's a peach of a track: both pensive and personal, it reflects on one of their happiest times together in Hawaii. “Remember me/ I remember you… You are loved,” not-so-Rotten sings over a lush soundscape of gently twanging guitars vaguely reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac's Albatross.” - Telegraph
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| Condition : |
Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
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| Year of Release: |
2023 |
| Artist: |
P.I.L. (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Hawaii (click here for more of the same title) |
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| Format: |
7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45) |
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| Record Label: |
PIL Official Limited |
| Catalogue No: |
PIL008 |
| Country of Origin: |
UK
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| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Date of Release: |
31 March 2023
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| EIL.COM Ref No |
PIL07HA809871 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Barcode : |
5060446128251 |
| Genres: |
Punk
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| Related Artists: |
Bells Of Kyoto, Brian Brain, Cash Pussies, CBI, Fantastic Planet, Four Be Two, Glen Matlock, Hot Club, Jamie Reid, John Lydon, Julien Temple, Lightning Raiders, Rich Kids, Sex Pistols, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones, The Ex Pistols, The Greedies, The International Swingers, The Lydons And The O'Donnells, The Professionals, The Spectres (80'S), The Vicious White Kids, Timezone, Vivenne Westwood |
| Complete Stock List: |
P.I.L. |
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sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
PIL, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD. |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number PIL07HA809871 |
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written, performed and arranged by John Lydon, Lu Edmonds,
Scott Firth and Bruce Smith. Picture sleeve with cover artwork
from a painting by John Lydon, factory sealed) )
