"Visiting Hours" is a poignant ballad from Ed Sheeran's 2021 album = (Equals), showcasing his signature heartfelt lyricism and melodic sensibility. The single addresses themes of loss and remembrance, offering a deeply personal reflection.
- The song was co-written by Ed Sheeran, Jerry Folk, Johnny McDaid, and Steve Mac.
- "Visiting Hours" was first performed live by Sheeran at his friend Michael Gudinski's state memorial service in March 2021. Michael Gudinski was the founder of Mushroom Records, an Australian record label.
- The single was released on August 19, 2021, a week before the official album announcement for =.
Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter who achieved global stardom in the early 2010s with his blend of pop, folk, and hip-hop influences. He became one of the best-selling music artists of all time with a string of commercially successful albums and singles. In August 2021, Sheeran was in the midst of releasing material from his forthcoming album = (Equals), his first studio album in four years, aiming to reclaim his position as a dominant force in global pop.
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