Visiting Hours is a song by Ed Sheeran released as a promotional single on August 19, 2021. The song is part of his studio album = (“Equals”), which was officially released on October 29, 2021[1][3][5].
The track “Visiting Hours” holds personal significance for Sheeran, as it was written in memory of his friend and Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski, who passed away in March 2021. Sheeran first performed the song at Gudinski’s funeral, later finishing it during his quarantine in Australia[3][7]. The song reflects on loss and the wish to spend time with loved ones who have passed away, featuring backing vocals from Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Barnes, and Jimmy Carr[3].
The announcement of the album = was made the same day “Visiting Hours” was released. Sheeran described the album as a very personal project, shaped by significant life changes, including marriage, fatherhood, and bereavement[1][5].
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