What is the history behind "Now and Then"? The last song of The Bealtes

The Beatles' Lost Song: "Now and Then" Finally Released (After 50 Years!)

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Published in 06-15-2024

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney complete The Beatles' latest song, "Now and Then," with the help of artificial intelligence technology. (Photo YouTube, " The Beatles" channel)

"Now and Then" featuring John Lennon and George Harrison is the last song by The Beatles, which consists of a demo recorded by John Lennon in his New York apartment in 1976.

 

"Now and Then": How AI Completed The Beatles' Final Song

Ringo Starr

The song is a melancholic ballad about love and loss. The lyrics talk about a love that fades over time, but that remains important to the singer. The music is simple and emotional, with an acoustic guitar and a piano as the main instruments.
The song was produced by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, with the help of sound engineer Giles Martin. To complete the song, producers used artificial intelligence technology to clean up Lennon's vocals and add George Harrison's guitar.
"Now and Then" has been received with mixed reviews from critics. Some have praised the song for its beauty and emotionality, while others have criticized it for being too sentimental and not living up to The Beatles' legacy. Regardless of opinions, "Now and Then" is a historical piece that represents the last musical collaboration of John Lennon and George Harrison. The song is a gift to fans of The Beatles and a testament to the love and friendship the two musicians shared. Photo Youtube, "The Beatles" channel.

Here are more details about Now and Then:
a) The song was recorded on an 8-track tape in Lennon's apartment in New York.
b) The lyrics of the song were written by Lennon and are about a love that fades over time.
c) The music of the song is simple and emotional, with an acoustic guitar and a piano as the main instruments.
d) The song was produced by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, with the help of sound engineer Giles Martin.
e) To complete the song, the producers used artificial intelligence technology to clean up Lennon's voice and add George Harrison's guitar.

The song was released on November 3, 2023, many years after the deaths of Lennon and Harrison. The release of the song was accompanied by a short documentary telling the story of how the song was completed.

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