Paul McCartney, the iconic Beatle, can’t contain his admiration for Beyoncé’s rendition of “Blackbird.” Sharing his sentiments on social media, McCartney expressed joy for Beyoncé’s “magnificent” take on the historic track.
McCartney’s enthusiasm overflowed as he recounted his interaction with Queen Bey regarding the cover. “I am so happy with Beyoncé’s version of my song ‘Blackbird,’” he wrote. “I think she does a magnificent version of it and it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired me to write the song in the first place.”
In their FaceTime conversation, McCartney conveyed his gratitude to Beyoncé for choosing to interpret his song. “I told her the pleasure was all mine and I thought she had done a killer version of the song,” he shared. The discussion also delved into the song’s deep-rooted inspiration in the Civil Rights Movement.
Paul McCartney’s Praises
Beyoncé’s rendition, titled “Blackbiird,” is a standout track on her latest album, COWBOY CARTER. With a stellar ensemble of emerging country artists like Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tierra Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts, Beyoncé’s version breathes new life into McCartney’s classic.
McCartney acknowledged Beyoncé’s faithful yet innovative approach to the song. While not mentioning the use of the original guitar-and-foot-tapping backing track, McCartney praised the fresh harmonies and orchestration that complement his solo acoustic performance from 1968.
Roots of Inspiration
McCartney opened up about the genesis of “Blackbird” in a recent interview with GQ, shedding light on the song’s profound message of hope and resilience amid societal turmoil. Inspired by the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s, McCartney crafted “Blackbird” as a beacon of empowerment, particularly for Black women facing adversity.
Reflecting on the impact of his music, McCartney expressed pride in The Beatles’ legacy of spreading positivity through their songs. “One of the nice things about music is that you know that a lot of people listening to you are going to take seriously what you’re saying in the song,” he remarked.