Technological limitations prohibited the band from finishing the song at that time, although they did release "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" from those same demo sessions.
Artificial intelligence capabilities of today have granted remaining Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr the ability to finish "Now And Then.".
AI was able to pick out Lennon's vocals from the demo to better isolate them within the song.
Harrison laid down a guitar track almost three decades ago, while Starr and McCartney added
new drum, bass, piano and guitar tracks.
Harrison laid down a guitar track almost three decades ago, while Starr and McCartney added
new drum, bass, piano and guitar tracks.
The two Beatles sing backup behind Lennon in addition to the incorporation of original backing vocals from "Here, There and Everywhere,"
"Eleanor Rigby" and "Because.".
The two Beatles sing backup behind Lennon in addition to the incorporation of original backing vocals from "Here, There and Everywhere,"
"Eleanor Rigby" and "Because.".
Giles Martin aided McCartney in
adding a string arrangement as well.
.
It’s quite emotional.
And we all play on it,
it’s a genuine Beatles recording.
In 2023 to
still be working on Beatles music, and about
to release a new song the public haven’t heard,
I think it’s quite an exciting thing, Paul McCartney, via statement.
This is the last track, ever, that you’ll
get the four Beatles on the track.
John, Paul, George and Ringo, Ringo Starr, via statement
Paul McCartney Is Britain’s , First Billionaire Musician.
The 'Sunday Times' Rich List was released
on May 17, ABC News reports.
The former Beatles member is now the first U.K. musician to achieve billionaire status.
He's reportedly worth
1 billion pounds ($1.27 billion).
The British publication calculated that the 81-year-old's wealth grew by 50 million pounds due to his 2023 Got Back tour.
the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".
the increasing value of his music and Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird.".
"Now and Then," the last Beatles song, also topped music charts after being released in November.
McCartney was number 165 on the list.
The title of richest Brit, with 37 billion pounds, was awarded to Gopi Hinduja and his family, owners of Hinduja Group.
Other notable names on the list include
Elton John (470 million pounds).
King Charles III (610 million pounds)
and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds).
King Charles III (610 million pounds)
and J.K. Rowling (945 million pounds)
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Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon , Release New Song ‘Primrose Hill’.
James McCartney and
Sean Ono Lennon co-wrote the
song "Primrose Hill" which
was released on April 12. .
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
With the release of this song it
feels like we’re really getting the
ball rolling and I am so excited to
continue to share music with you, James McCartney, via Instagram.
McCartney took to X on April 2
to tease the song's release.
I had a vision as a child in Scotland,
on what was a lovely summer’s day.
Letting go, I saw my true love and
saviour in my mind’s eye. , James McCartney, via X.
‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball
rolling with me & finding this person, James McCartney, via Instagram.
James' father, Paul McCartney,
also promoted the song.
My son James has a new song out
called ‘Primrose Hill’ — check it
out! And lots of love to Sean Ono
Lennon who co-wrote the song, Paul McCartney, via Facebook.
James is holding a contest for couples to be featured in the video for "Primrose Hill.".
Couples who wish to enter must submit videos of themselves capturing their love in the favorite place.
Submissions, due April 19, must play "Primrose Hill" in the background
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This Day in History: , Paul McCartney Announces
the Breakup of the Beatles.
April 10, 1970.
McCartney announced the breakup
in a press statement prior to the release
of his debut solo album, 'McCartney.'.
When asked if his songwriting partnership
with John Lennon would be active again,
McCartney replied with a terse, "No.".
The Beatles had been in the process
of breaking up for several years.
But the statement sent shockwaves
through the music industry, further alienating
McCartney from the rest of the band.
In an interview with 'Rolling Stone,'
Lennon responded, saying, "[Paul] can’t
have his own way, so he’s causing chaos.".
By the end of 1970, McCartney officially
filed suit to dissolve the
business partnership of The Beatles
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Paul McCartney , Praises Beyoncé’s , 'Blackbird' Cover.
CNN reports that Paul McCartney
recently took to Instagram to praise
Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'.
CNN reports that Paul McCartney
recently took to Instagram to praise
Beyoncé's cover of 'Blackbird.'.
I think she does a magnificent version
of it and it reinforces the civil rights
message that inspired me to write
the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
I think she does a magnificent version
of it and it reinforces the civil rights
message that inspired me to write
the song in the first place, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
The 1969 Beatles track was
written by McCartney amid the
U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The 1969 Beatles track was
written by McCartney amid the
U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s.
The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the
Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the
first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s.
The music legend said the song was originally inspired by the
Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who became the
first to desegregate schools in Arkansas in the late 1950s.
Anything my song and Beyoncé’s
fabulous version can do to ease racial
tension would be a great thing
and makes me very proud, Paul McCartney, via Instagram.
In his post, McCartney urged , "anyone who has not heard it yet to check it out.".
CNN reports that Beyoncé's cover is amplified
by four up-and-coming Black artists: .
Tanner, Adell.
Tiera, Kennedy.
Brittney, Spencer.
Reyna, Roberts
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever.
Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's
latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department'
has continued to dominate. .
In the week following its release,
Swift's 11th album hit number one
on the Billboard 200 chart.
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
My mind is blown.
I’m completely floored by
the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X.
2.6 million are you
actually serious?
Thank you for listening,
streaming, and welcoming
Tortured Poets into your life.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X.
The album has also broken the highest
single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's
'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018
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‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary , Heads to Disney+.
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
On April 16, Disney+ announced that a remastered version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 documentary will stream on its platform beginning May 8, The Verge reports. .
The film chronicles the Fab Four recording their album, 'Let It Be,' before breaking up soon after. .
Lindsay-Hogg said that when the band split,
it "very much darkened the perception of
the film" when it was originally released.
But when he saw Peter Jackson's work on
'The Beatles: Get Back,' he was motivated
to allow the re-release of his own film. .
Jackson's Park Road Post Production will remaster original footage for 'Let It Be' as well. .
AI tools will be used to remaster audio.
Jackson said that he is "absolutely thrilled" about the new project and considers 'Let It Be' and 'Get Back' to be "one epic story, finally completed after five decades.".
The two projects support
and enhance each other, Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
'Let It Be' is the climax of
'Get Back,' while 'Get Back' provides
a vital missing context for 'Let It Be.' , Peter Jackson, via statement.
Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly
helpful and gracious while I made
'Get Back' and it’s only right that
his original movie has the last
word...looking and sounding
far better than it did in 1970, Peter Jackson, via statement
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