Variety

Beyoncé Used Original Beatles Backing Track for ‘Blackbird’ on New ‘Cowboy Carter’ Version, With Paul McCartney’s Blessing

If the backing track on Beyoncé’s new recording of the Beatles’ “Blackbird” sounds especially familiar, there’s good reason for that. It turns out that the cover version she recorded for her “Cowboy ...
Detroit News

Paul McCartney shares his thoughts on Beyoncé’s cover of ‘Blackbird’

Sir Paul McCartney is the latest Rock & Roll Hall of Famer to give Beyoncé the stamp of approval for covering one of their greatest hits. Following Dolly Parton’s open support of the 32-time Grammy ...
Fast Company

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ echoes country music’s discrimination toward her —with a symbol used by centuries of Black artists

Feeling “unwelcome,” Beyoncé said she decided to delve into Black Americans’ “rich musical archive” for inspiration, and “Cowboy Carter” became a project akin to her previous album, 2022’s ...
WEAU

Paul McCartney praises Beyonce’s cover of The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’: ‘Makes me very proud’

(Gray News) – Paul McCartney is praising Beyonce for her cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” on her new album “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” “I am so happy with Beyonce’s version of my song ‘Blackbird.’ I ...