As AI slowly becomes a staple in media and entertainment, another interesting piece of information has popped up. Paul McCartney, the legendary member of the Beatles, has announced that the band will be releasing a new single this year with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Set to mark McCartney’s 81st birthday, this anticipated release has been dubbed the band’s “last song” – a testament to their fantastic legacy.

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Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology, McCartney shared that they have successfully extracted the late John Lennon’s voice and continued work on an unfinished single from the late 1970s. This announcement follows the Beatles’ previous releases of “Free as a Bird” and “Real Love” in the mid-90s, which were also crafted from Lennon’s incomplete compositions.

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Advancements in AI have now opened up unprecedented possibilities for artists who are looking to layer new vocals alongside old vocal samples from other artists. With the ability to alter melodies and lyrics after extracting Lennon’s voice, the production team claims to have harnessed the true essence of his artistry, bringing his long-lost work to life.

As speculation mounts among devoted Beatles fans, one particular track has piqued their attention. This track is “Now and Then,” a demo from the late 1970s that was believed to have been sent by John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, to McCartney in 1994. “Now and Then” holds great potential as the new single. However, McCartney has revealed that the song was not included in the compilation due to the band’s guitarist, George Harrison not exactly liking the song.

Reflecting on the band’s iconic yet tragic history, it is sad to note that John Lennon was assassinated in 1980, while George Harrison succumbed to cancer in 2001. Today, only McCartney and 83-year-old drummer Ringo Starr remain as the sole surviving members of the globally known band.

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