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Blackbird not feat. Beyonce
by BDJ's Cellar Full of Remixes
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December 12
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Beyoncé's new cover of the Beatles' "Blackbird" on her "Cowboy Carter" album uses the original 1968 backing track by Paul McCartney, including his acoustic guitar and foot tapping. "Blackbird" was written by Paul McCartney for the Beatles' 1968 "White Album", inspired by the call of a blackbird during the Beatles' trip to Rishikesh, India. He later claimed it was a tribute to the civil rights movement. The song has a long history in Black music, with various artists like Aretha Franklin and Sylvester adding their unique interpretations. 

The Beyonce cover version, retitled "Blackbiird," features additional harmony vocals by four Black women in country music, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer. Apparently, Beyonce looks to emphasize the song's historic meaning to her audience.

Of course, McCartney should have invited Black singers to join him on the White Album original. An oversight, which we now can correct, thanks to the BDJ spectral remuxers. So, enjoy Macca's Blackbird with backing vocals by Tanner, Tiera, Reyna and Brittney.

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