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Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon Release New Song ‘Primrose Hill’

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

This Day in History: Paul McCartney Announces the Breakup of the Beatles

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

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever

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

‘Let It Be’ Beatles Documentary Heads to Disney+

‘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

Paul McCartney Praises Beyoncé’s 'Blackbird' Cover

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