53 years after the end of The Beatles, the band’s last song “Now and Then” will be known: when will it be released?

More than half a century after the band ended, the world will get to know a new song by The Beatles.

With the help of artificial intelligence and a tape recorded by John Lennon, released Now and thenA fragment named “The Beatles’ Last Song” It comes 53 years after the band said their final farewell.

It will be Thursday November 2when Now and then Coming to all streaming platforms, but this is the first of many surprises The Beatles have in store for their avid fans across the planet. A day before the song came out, A 12-minute documentary will be shared by the bandWhere are all the details behind the creation Now and then. The documentary will feature footage of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, the late George Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson.

Now and then Not published to sites only StreamingBut will also come as an independent single with a cover by the famous plastic artist Ed Rusha. Available on vinyl and cassette, along with a new stereo remix of the band’s debut single. Love me too. While the vinyl version will be available in 7- and 12-inch formats, the cassette version will be exclusive to The Beatles Store.

Besides, November 10, Apple Corps Ltd. and Capitol/UMe will release updated and expanded versions of two of the group’s most beloved compilations: “1962-66″ and “1967-70″. These albums, originally with 26 and 28 tracks respectively, have been expanded to 38 and 37 tracks. Both collections will be released in separate two-CD or three-LP formats on 180g black vinyl. The Beatles Store offers a few exclusive formats, such as the “Red” album on red vinyl and the “Blue” album on blue vinyl, individually or bundled together in a sleeve.

Now and then Coming from a separate demo John Lennon Since the 70s Yoko Ono Found when the remaining members decided to add new songs to the compilations Compile. McCartney proposed a relaunch in 2022 Now and then The director extracted Lennon’s voice using the same technology used for the “Get Back” documentary Peter Jackson. Recent additions to McCartney’s backing vocals and vocals Ringo StarrIn addition, contribution George Harrisonwho died in 2001, electric and acoustic guitar parts recorded in 1995 appear on the song.

Inspired by George, McCartney delivered a slide guitar solo reminiscent of Harrison’s unique style during the 2022 sessions. The musician played bass, piano and electric harpsichord, while Starr added his drumming touch.

Regarding reworking Lennon’s vocals, McCartney shared the following in a statement:

“There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear. It’s so emotional. We all play into it, It’s a real Beatles recording.”.

Ringo Starr He also spoke about the emotions that gripped him while making the piece, as it was the first time he had played with his friend John again since The Beatles disbanded in 1970.

“It’s the closest we get to having him back in the room, so it was very emotional for all of us. It was like John was, you know. is far away”.