The Beatles – Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song (Short Film)

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Now and Then’s eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologised John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project but it remained unfinished, partly because of the impossible technological challenges involved in working with the vocal John had recorded on tape in the 1970s. For years it looked like the song could never be completed. But in 2022 there was a stroke of serendipity. A software system developed by Peter Jackson and his team, used throughout the production of the documentary series Get Back, finally opened the way for the uncoupling of John’s vocal from his piano part. As a result, the original recording could be brought to life and worked on anew with contributions from all four Beatles. This remarkable story of musical archaeology reflects The Beatles’ endless creative curiosity and shared fascination with technology. It marks the completion of the last recording that John, Paul and George and Ringo will get to make together and celebrates the legacy of the foremost and most influential band in popular music history.

Video Director: Oliver Murray
Producers: Jonathan Clyde and Sophie Hilton
Original score: Paul Englishby
Sound Designer: Alastair Sirkett
Audio Restoration: Park Road Post Production

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20 thoughts on “The Beatles – Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song (Short Film)”

  5. Alguna vez John Lennon, hablando del rock, dijo que antes de Elvis no hubo nada. Parejamente, se podría decir que, en cuanto a música pop, después de los Beatles todo lo que ha llegado no es sino acotaciones al margen, addendums y pies de página. Seguramente sea sólo una nostálgica exageración de un beatlemaníaco y qué importa, digo yo, si probablemente sea esta la última rola inédita de la banda que lleguemos a conocer, posible gracias a las alquimias de la IA y al equipo de Peter Jackson. Con todo, ¡larga vida al cuarteto de Liverpool!

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  6. This song is so Beatlesque from the first notes, I feel the music flowing under my skin. the words are so powerful, you feel the love of awareness gained. I'm grateful to be able to enjoy it. Thank you.

    [Intro: Paul McCartney]

    (One, two, three)

    [Refrain: John Lennon]

    I know it's true

    It's all because of you

    And if I make it through

    It's all because of you

    [Verse 1: John Lennon, John Lennon & Paul McCartney]

    And now and then

    If we must start again

    Well, we will know for sure

    That I will love you

    [Chorus: John Lennon & Paul McCartney]

    Now and then

    I miss you

    Oh, now and then

    I want you to be there for me

    Always to return to me

    [Verse 2: John Lennon]

    I know it's true

    It's all because of you

    And if you go away

    I know you'll never stay

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    [Chorus: John Lennon & Paul McCartney]

    Now and then

    I miss you

    Oh, now and then

    I want you to be there for me

    [Bridge: George Harrison]

    (Ah)

    (Ah)

    (Ah)

    (Ooh)

    (Ah)

    [Refrain: John Lennon]

    I know it's true

    It's all because of you

    And if I make it through

    It's all because of you

    [Instrumental Break]

    [Outro: Ringo Starr]

    (Good one)

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  10. The Beatles, always authentic, they didn't follow trends and fashions, they created them. That is the big difference. Their work will always stand the test of time, even the simple tunes, like this one. Honest expression from within, that is art. Simple or sophisticated doesn't matter, authentic honesty does. The rare combination of these four boys are likely to happen only once in history of time.

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  16. I am a fan of the Beatles in South Korea. I've known the Beatles since I was a kid. It was a very famous band. But I thought they were just a rock 'n' roll band driving girls around. It was in 2016 that I started listening to the Beatles' songs properly, and in fact, the Beatles were a band that disappeared into history, so of course, I thought I would not listen to new songs in my life. However, I am so thrilled to hear the Beatles' new song today, but I am so sad that this historical phenomenal experience will be the first and last time in my life. Thank you so much. Four Beetles in Liverpool.

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