Surviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on ‘Let It Be’ cover
This a combination of file photos of former Beatles Ringo Starr (L) and Paul McCartney, when they attended the world premiere of ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week-The Touring Years’ in London, Britain, on September 15, 2016; and American singer Dolly Parton during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, on June 29, 2023. REUTERS/Neil Hall/Anna Gordon/File Photo
LOS ANGELES — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two living members of The Beatles, have reunited for a cover of their 1970 hit “Let It Be” on country singer Dolly Parton’s coming rock album.
Parton released the single on Friday ahead of the November debut of her album “Rockstar.” McCartney sang and played piano while Starr played drums on the recording.
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Two other music luminaries joined the collaboration, Parton said. Peter Frampton played guitar and Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac did percussion.
“I mean, seriously, how much better does it get?” Parton wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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The “Rockstar” album was inspired by Parton’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. It will include nine original songs and 21 covers with an all-star list of collaborators, including Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, and Chris Stapleton.
