Paul McCartney’s original backing track used on Beyoncé’s “Blackbiird”

ABC/Heidi Gutman

By Jill Lances

Beyoncé's latest album, Cowboy Carter, features her interpretation of The Beatles classic "Blackbird," and it turns out she took more than just inspiration from the band.

Variety has confirmed that the song, retitled "Blackbiird" for Bey's album, includes acoustic guitar and foot tapping by Paul McCartney, taken from the song's original backing track.

Credits for the Cowboy Carter were not shared until after the album's official release on Friday, March 29, and it did list McCartney as playing guitar, but a rep for the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has now confirmed that guitar contribution isn't new.

Many reviewers have noted that it's especially fitting that Bey recorded a cover of "Blackbird" given that McCartney has said the song was inspired by the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and in particular, the struggle of Black women.
So far, McCartney has not commented on Beyoncé’s cover, which also features backing vocals by four Black country artists: Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer.

"Blackbird" originally appeared on The Beatles' self-titled 1968 double album, which is commonly known as The White Album.

Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

0
Comments on this article
0
On Air96.9 The Eagle - Jacksonville's Classic Hits Logo
    View All
    1-833-656-9690
    More from 96.9 The Eagle

    mobile apps

    Everything you love about 969theeagle.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

    Base64 encoded image Base64 encoded image

    amazon alexa

    Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!