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Bono's Elvis poem dissected

Radio 4 is to broadcast a poem by Bono, a life-long Elvis fan, written in 1995, in a tribute programme on May 13. Here, professor John Sutherland dissects the poemClick on the yellow words to read his interpretationElvis: American David. A poem by BonoThe following tribute to Elvis Presley was written by Bono in 1995.elvis son of tupelo.elvis mama's boy.elvis the twin brother of Jesse who died at birth and was buried in a shoe box.elvis drove a truck.elvis was recorded at sun studios by the musi...

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15:30 on May 5 2009

U2's Bono to read poem about Elvis Presley on radio

NME — It's 'effective but bonkers,' says man who recorded poem more info

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08:00 on May 6 2009

Bono's Elvis poem dissected

Guardian Music — Radio 4 is to broadcast a poem by Bono, a life-long Elvis fan, written in 1995, in a tribute programme on May 13. Here, professor John Sutherland dissects the poemClick o... more info

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06:17 on May 6 2009

BBC to broadcast Bono's tribute poem to Elvis

MSN Music — Honor the King: BBC to broadcast Bono's unusual tribute poem to Elvis Presley more info

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14:57 on May 6 2009

BBC to broadcast Bono's tribute poem to Elvis

USA Today Music — The poetry doesn't rise to a Shakespearian level, but the sentiments in Bono's tribute to Elvis Presley seem heartfelt. more info

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15:25 on May 6 2009

BONO's Love Poem to Elvis Presley to Air on the BBC

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - U2 lead singer, BONO, wrote a poem, American David more than 10 years ago about Elvis Presley . It was recently recorded for a radio producer while taking pa... more info

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