London -- The rock band U2, in a Beatles redux, performed several of its hits from the roof of the BBC's Broadcasting House in London, witnesses say.

Witnesses said the band played a surprise concert Friday seven stories up from the streets of London, offering those gathered below hits such as "Vertigo" and "Beautiful Day," The Daily Telegraph reported.

The performance only included four songs, but the appearance of U2 lead singer Bono on the broadcasting house's roof temporarily stopped traffic down below, the British newspaper said.

Immediately following Friday's short concert, Bono and his U2 band mates headed to a London airport to continue their promotional tour. The band is promoting the release of its 12th album, "No Line on the Horizon."

New York -- The Irish rock band U2 has agreed to perform an unprecedented five consecutive nights on "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, CBS said Thursday.

The group is slated to perform March 2-6. This marks the first time a musical guest has been booked for a week's worth of shows, the network said.

U2 is set to release its 12th album, "No Line on the Horizon," March 3. The band last performed on the "Late Show" Oct. 29, 2001. Frontman Bono was also interviewed on the broadcast.

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