On July 2, 1964, The Beatles, consisting of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr, returned to London Airport after their successful Australian tour. The Beatles were renowned for their string of Hot 100 hits during their prime, dominating the charts for almost a decade with their releases.
This week, a fresh rendition of one of The Beatles' iconic tracks, 'Blackbird,' has made its debut on the Hot 100 chart. The cover, performed by global music sensation Beyoncé, enters the chart at an impressive position of No. 27.
Beyoncé's version, titled 'Blackbiird,' maintains the essence of the original while infusing her unique style into the song. Notably, she collaborated with several talented Black female artists from the country music scene, including Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts, marking their first appearance on the Hot 100.
The original 'Blackbird' by The Beatles was a creation of Paul McCartney, who wrote the song, performed all vocals, and played all instruments. While the Beatles' rendition never made it to the Hot 100 due to not being released as a single, Beyoncé's cover has now become the highest-charting version of the track, surpassing the Glee cast's rendition that peaked at No. 37.
In the 1960s, only singles were eligible for the Hot 100 chart, but with the evolution of digital music consumption, any track can now qualify based on individual sales and streaming metrics.
