Paul McCartney and Beyoncé: The Impact of "Blackbird"
TL;DR
Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé's cover of "Blackbird" from the Beatles' "The White Album," stating that her rendition reinforces the civil rights message that inspired him to write the song. Beyoncé's countrified version, featuring African-American female country singers, has received high praise and a royal blessing from McCartney, who also expressed hope that their collaboration can help ease racial tension.
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