If you've noticed a familiar sound in Beyoncé's latest rendition of the Beatles' classic 'Blackbird,' you're not mistaken. The cover version featured on her 'Cowboy Carter' album incorporates instrumental elements from the original 1968 Beatles master recording. The backing track includes Paul McCartney's acoustic guitar and foot tapping, confirmed by a representative for McCartney and other sources.
Although McCartney is credited for playing guitar on the track and listed as one of the producers, there is no explicit mention that his contributions were not newly recorded. The original 'Blackbird' was written and recorded solely by McCartney for the Beatles' White Album, with him accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and percussive foot-tapping.
