The Beatles’ legacy has always felt timeless, but in Buenos Aires, Paul McCartney gave fans a miracle: the long-lost song “Now and Then” finally came to life, bridging decades and emotions like never before.
Directed by Peter Jackson, the new music video intertwines past and present, opening with grainy 1978 footage of John Lennon at his piano, singing the raw demo that would become this haunting farewell. Decades later, Paul and Ringo complete the track, with AI-assisted audio bringing Lennon’s vocals vividly back to life. George Harrison’s guitar, recorded in the ’90s, flows seamlessly, making it feel like all four Beatles are together again.
The video shifts between eras — black-and-white clips of the band’s youth, their laughter and magic, and present-day footage of Paul and Ringo in the studio, eyes glistening as Lennon’s voice fills the room. Ghostly silhouettes of Lennon and Harrison appear beside them, a tender illusion that delivers both closure and wonder.
Musically, “Now and Then” is pure Beatles — melancholic yet radiant, with strings arranged by Paul and Giles Martin that swell with emotion. Every harmony, every note feels deliberate, a heartfelt farewell. A small detail makes it even more poignant: a worn cassette labeled “For Paul,” Yoko Ono’s gift of Lennon’s demo, became the thread stitching this final masterpiece together.
“Now and Then” isn’t just a song — it’s memory made audible, a conversation across time between the four men who changed music forever and the millions who still love them. As the last notes fade, Lennon’s voice seems to whisper: “Love is real. Love is you.” In one extraordinary moment, The Beatles made us pause, look back, and feel everything all over again.
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