John Lydon New Release: A Love Letter to Wife of Nearly 5 Decades, Living with Alzheimer’s
John Lydon and Public Image Ltd. (PiL) this week have announced the release on all digital platforms of “Hawaii” – a song depicted as a love letter to Lydon’s wife of nearly 5 decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer’s.
“It is dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most,” Lydon said, in a statement. “It’s also a message of hope that ultimately love conquers all.”
The song captures Lydon reflecting on the couple’s lifetime well spent, and in particular, in their happiest moments together in Hawaii.
PIL was formed in 1978, following the implosion of the Sex Pistols, which Lydon fronted in his incarnation as Johnny Rotten.
PIL is currently comprised of John Lydon, Lu Edmonds (multi-instrumentalist, Guitars) Bruce Smith (Percussion, drums), and Scott Firth (Bass, multi-instrumentalist).
“Hawaii” was released via all digital platforms this week and will be released on limited edition 7” vinyl later this year.
The band has confirmed it will take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest at 9:30 p.m. GMT (4:30 p.m. N.Y. time) on Friday, Feb. 3 on Ireland’s The Late Late Show – which may be live streamed at: www.rte.ie/player/.