The Beatles are set to release a new song almost 50 years after the band officially split in 1974 and following the death of two of the members.
The song titles “Now And Then” is set to be released on Thursday, November 2 with the help of artificial intelligence.
The song is a pairing to the band’s first single “Love Me Do” which was released in 1962.
The track is believed to have been among a batch of unreleased songs from the late John Lennon.
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A number of the songs were arranged following the stars death by his remaining band members Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
The trio also worked in “Now And Then” but were unable to complete the track.
Director Peter Jackson has since overcome the technological barriers preventing the band from finishing the song by using artificial intelligence to separate Lennon’s vocals from the piano.
Thanks to the separation, the remaining two members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have been able to complete the track.
The track features guitar, which was recorded by Harrison around 30 years ago, along with bass and piano by McCartney and drums by Starr.
Also featured are backing vocals from some of the band’s greatest hits including “Eleanor Rigby”, “Here, There and Everywhere” and “Because”.
McCartney said in the official announcement of the new track that recording the final Beatles song was an “emotional” experience.
“There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear,” he said.
“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.”
The song will be the final “new” Beatles track to be released.
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