Dolly Parton Joins Forces with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for an Unforgettable Rendition of 'Let It Be'

2023-08-18 22:55:02

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Dolly Parton Teams With Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr on 'Let It Be' - Billboard

Dolly Parton collaborates with two living members of the Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, on her upcoming rock n' roll album. Parton released a powerful rendition of the Beatles' iconic song "Let It Be," featuring McCartney and Starr. The song opens with Parton's vocals accompanied by a familiar piano intro, followed by McCartney's harmonies. The track showcases soulful organ, strings, and full orchestration, capturing the essence of the classic pop hit that marked the end of the Beatles' career.

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Parton's Collaboration with McCartney and Starr

Parton expressed her excitement about working with McCartney, stating, "Well, does it get any better than singing 'Let It Be' with Paul McCartney who wrote the song? Not only that, he played piano! Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums, Peter Frampton on guitar, and Mick Fleetwood on percussion. I mean, seriously, how much better does it get? Thanks, guys!" This collaboration is a rare occurrence outside of their own projects, with McCartney and Starr previously teaming up for Ringo's song "Here's to the Nights" from his Zoom In EP.

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Parton's Rockstar Album

"Let It Be" is a part of Parton's highly anticipated rock album, Rockstar, set to be released on November 17. The album will feature 30 tracks, including 21 covers and 9 originals. Parton has enlisted a star-studded lineup of rock artists to collaborate with her on the album, such as Sting, Steve Perry, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, John Fogerty, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, and many more. The album marks Parton's first venture into rock music and showcases her versatility as an artist.

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Teasers and Other Collaborators

Leading up to the album's release, Parton has shared teasers of the originals "World on Fire" and "Bygones," as well as covers of Queen's "We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions" and Heart's "Magic Man." Additionally, the album includes collaborations with Lizzo, P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Richie Sambora, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Simon LeBon, Chris Stapleton, Elton John, and more.

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Listen to "Let It Be"

List to the powerful rendition of "Let It Be" below.

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