In a poignant revelation, the last surviving members of the iconic band The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, have unveiled their final song. The track, titled “Now And Then,” is a testament to the enduring legacy of the band that revolutionized music half a century ago.
The creation of this final track was a collaborative effort involving not just McCartney and Starr, but also John Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon. The 48-year-old joined the remaining Beatles in the creative process, adding a touch of the next generation to the timeless music of the band.
NOW AND THEN. THE LAST BEATLES SONG. OUT 02.11.23.⁰
'#NowAndThen' is the last @thebeatles song – written and sung by @johnlennon, developed and worked on by Paul, @GeorgeHarrison @ringostarrmusic, and now finally finished by Paul and Ringo over four decades later.
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The genesis of the song dates back to the 1970s, with a demo record that McCartney and Starr had been refining over the past four decades. The track was completed this year, thanks to a recording of John Lennon’s vocals shared by Yoko Ono with George Harrison before his death in 2001.
McCartney admitted that the band knew it was truly over when they lost John Lennon. However, the discovery of Lennon’s old recording sparked a new hope. McCartney reached out to Starr, expressing his desire to work on “Now And Then.” Together, they added the bass and drums to the track, breathing life into the unfinished song.
Now, there is apparently some “controversy” surrounding this front design. What do we think folks? Do we like this?
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Sean Ono Lennon expressed his gratitude for having such legendary figures in his life. He acknowledged the significance of the track, stating, “It’s the last song that my dad and Paul and George and Ringo will get to make together.”
The song “Now And Then” is a remarkable blend of the past and the present. With the aid of artificial intelligence, the team managed to extract John Lennon’s vocals from the old demo, thereby completing the song. This innovative approach showcases how technology can serve as a bridge between different eras of music.
The final song was announced earlier this summer, and it has now been confirmed that the track will premiere at 2pm on November 2. It will also be included in a newly-mastered version of the band’s Red And Blue album, set for release on November 10.
This final song is not just a tribute to the Beatles’ legacy, but also a testament to their enduring influence on music across generations.
