Surviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on 'Let It Be' cover

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two living members of The Beatles, have reunited for a cover of their 1970 hit Let It Be on country singer Dolly Parton's coming rock album. Parton released the single on Friday ahead of the November debut of her album Rockstar. McCartney sang and played piano while Starr played drums on the recording.

Two other music luminaries joined the collaboration, Parton said. Peter Frampton played guitar and Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac did percussion. "I mean, seriously, how much better does it get?" Parton wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The Rockstar album was inspired by Parton's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. It will include nine original songs and 21 covers with an all-star list of collaborators, including Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett and Chris Stapleton.

The Beatles, a legendary British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, have undeniably been one of the most influential and revolutionary musical acts in history. Comprising John Lennon, McCartney, George Harrison, and Starr, the band's innovative sound, songwriting prowess, and cultural impact forever changed the landscape of popular music.

The Beatles' journey to global stardom began in the early 1960s, with their iconic Beatlemania taking the world by storm. Their distinctive blend of rock and roll, pop, and later, experimental sounds, redefined the possibilities of what music could be. Hits like Hey Jude, Let It Be, and Yesterday remain timeless classics that continue to resonate with listeners of all generations.

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