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The Beatles’ Now And Then on track to become band’s 18th number one single

It would also be their first chart-topper in 54 years, with the last being The Ballad Of John And Yoko in 1969.

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney says death of John Lennon is still ‘bitter pill to swallow’

Musician recalled fond memories of hitchhiking with his bandmates, following the release of Beatles song ‘Now and Then’

The Independent UK

Five Great Reads: George the not so ‘quiet one’, the elephant deaths mystery, and the courage of Nicky Winmar

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

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A heavy solo debut from Mick Mars, a double-neck fretless tribute to Eddie Van Halen and a brand-new Beatles song: This week’s essential guitar tracks

Also: massive new singles from Helen Ibe, Spiritbox, Deap Vally, Iron Axxis, Unprocessed… oh, and did we mention the Beatles?

Guitar World

Now and Then: enabled by AI – created by profound connections between the four Beatles

In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music … to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.

The Conversation

‘It’s an emotional day for Liverpool’: fans gather to buy new Beatles single Now and Then

At HMV Liverpool, Beatles heads – including one called John Lennon – queue up for vinyl copies of what is billed as the final Beatles song

The Guardian - UK

The Beatles 'new' single 'Now and Then' proves AI can make you profoundly sad

Apple Music delivered The Beatles' new single 'Now and Then', but the AI creation may leave you feeling sad and empty.

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Listen to the last ‘new’ Beatles’ song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: ‘Now and Then’

Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release of a “new” Beatles song, “Now And Then.”

Chicago Sun-Times

"As unmistakable contemporary backing vocals from McCartney intertwine with Lennon, an involuntary emotional response is utterly inevitable." Classic Rock's Reviews Editor and biggest Beatles fan gives his verdict on Now And Then

Classic Rock Reviews Editor Ian Fortnam gives his take on the song everyone is talking about

Louder

The Beatles’ Now and Then is a haunting and beautiful, if unfinished, final statement

It may not be the Beatles' best song, but that doesn't matter.

USA Today Sports Media Group

“There it was, John’s voice, crystal clear. It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it – it’s a genuine Beatles recording”: The final Beatles song, Now and Then, has been released at last – but is it any good?

Built from a John Lennon demo, Now and Then features newly recorded contributions from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, with additional guitar work from the late George Harrison

Guitar World

Ranking the greatest Beatles songs, from No. 1 to No. 189 (updated with Now and Then)

We ranked every song the Beatles wrote, including their last one.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Listen to the last new Beatles' song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: 'Now and Then'

The final Beatles recording featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo is here

The Independent UK

Now and Then: listen to the ‘final’ Beatles song

Fab Four are reunited on track that pieces together performances by the late John Lennon and George Harrison with fresh recordings by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

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The Independent UK

Now and Then by The Beatles, review: John Lennon is in the room, bright, clear and miraculously alive

Sorry Swifties, hard luck Elton, in your face Sphere – this is the musical event of the year and one of the greatest tear-jerkers in history

The Guardian - UK

The Beatles: Now and Then review – ‘final’ song is a poignant act of closure

Lennon’s demo was abandoned in the 90s due to technical difficulties. With a little help from AI – and subtle new vocals from Paul McCartney – it becomes an affecting tribute to the band’s bond

WEKU

How producers used AI to finish The Beatles' 'last' song, 'Now And Then'

Paul McCartney and producer Giles Martin used artificial intelligence to isolate John Lennon's vocals from an old demo to finally complete The Beatles' "last" song, "Now And Then."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Where to listen to The Beatles’ Now and Then on Wednesday, Nov. 2 2023

Here's where you can listen to the final single from The Beatles

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Louder

"Absolutely incredible biblical celestial heartbreaking and heartwarming": Liam Gallagher gives 'final' Beatles song Now And Then a glowing review

Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is a big, big fan of the last ever song the world will hear from The Beatles

The Independent UK

The last Beatles song: How artificial intelligence brought the Fab Four together one final time

‘We all play on it, it’s a genuine Beatles recording – In 2023 to still be working on Beatles music... it’s an exciting thing,’ says Paul McCartney. Roisin O’Connor reports

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge event’: excitement as the Beatles’ final song Now and Then approaches release

AI-enhanced song released at 2pm GMT today, but Beatles experts are divided over how effectively it could capture the band’s spirit

Louder

The Beatles launch 12-minute Now And Then film as anticipation grows ahead of the release of their "last ever" song

The Now And Then film tells the story of the decades-old cassette that's the basis of the new Beatles song

WhatToWatch

Now and Then — The Last Beatles Song streaming on Disney Plus, Max

Now and Then — The Last Beatles Song is now available on Disney Plus and Max ahead of the song and music video release.

MusicRadar

"I didn't think it would be the last one. And nothing was said to indicate that, at least not to me": Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick on the recording of Abbey Road, track-by-track

RECORDING WEEK 2023: A classic interview with the band's late chief engineer – "You could really see the joy in their faces as they played; it was like they were teenagers again"

Salon

Final Beatles song is "quite emotional"

The song features the vocals of the late band members John Lennon and the guitar-playing of George Harrison

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