Paul McCartney has given a shoutout to Beyoncé's rendition of "Blackbird," praising her take on the 1968 Beatles classic. The music icon took to Instagram to express his joy with the Grammy winner's cover, featured on her latest album "Act II: Cowboy Carter" under the slightly tweaked title "Blackbiird."
Expressing his admiration, McCartney lauded Beyoncé's rendition, highlighting how it echoes the civil rights message that originally inspired him to pen the song. He encouraged everyone who hasn't listened to it yet to give it a spin.
Originally composed during the 1960s civil rights movement in the US, "Blackbird" was a response to the events surrounding the Little Rock Nine, a group of Black students who spearheaded school desegregation efforts in late 1950s Arkansas.
Reflecting on the song's origins, McCartney shared his shock at the discrimination faced by Black students, noting that such incidents still occur today. He emphasized the importance of his song and Beyoncé's rendition in promoting racial harmony.
Adding to the emotional depth of Beyoncé's 2024 cover are the voices of four emerging Black female country artists: Tiera Kennedy, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, and Reyna Roberts.
In his Instagram post, McCartney revealed that he had a FaceTime chat with Beyoncé, during which she expressed gratitude for his original composition and permission to cover it. McCartney reciprocated the appreciation, commending her version as "killer."
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