Paul McCartney wrote this song as a tribute and gift to Black women after the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Beyonce covering it brings tears to my eyes. ❤❤❤❤
Beatles are among the bands who refused to perform to any segregated concert venues in the 60's. They wrote this song in tribute to the civil rights movement then. It was a message of hope and encouragement.
I sang this to my two oldest sons while rocking them to sleep. They are 19 and almost 15. My dad was a huge beatles and Elton John fan. Hence, my name. I grew up listening to all Beatles' albums and the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album by Elton John on vinyl. My dad rocked me to sleep singing michelle and sometimes playing it on the guitar and singing while I laid in my crib.
I'm an old guy, nearly 70, and I loved this song when it first came out and ever since. Never really listened to Beyonce before but I was intrigued by the idea of her singing this. Pleasantly surprised by her version. I love the way she kept the original "footsteps walking" drumbeat, too. Very nice.
This really works to me. Beyoncé used Paul’s original fretting and toe tapping, and still made a version that doesn’t sound like a cheap imitation of the original version of this song. This song is iconic so you have to be a little brave to cover it, and I thought she did a very nice job.
I read Sir Paul allowed her to use the 60 year old master of the original recording. That's him playing the acoustic guitar and his toe tapping. A girl is called a bird in England and he was inspired seeing the young black girls having to be escorted into white schools in the 60s, particularly in Arkansas, but everywhere young black girls faced intimidation. Sir Paul has a good soul.
what exactly did she add to this song? instrumentation? nope. lyrics? nope. just sung over the top of it and everyone eats it up like she's discovered the cure for cancer. honestly it's sad. this version sucks so bad
@@Eagle-eye-pie But I wondered if he actually PLAYED that part for the recording as it turns out (or so I've read) that he helped produce the song as well ;?)
McCartney had the struggle of black women especially in mind when writing the song. In his 1997 book, Many Years From Now, McCartney said of Blackbird: "This was really a song from me to a black woman, experiencing these problems in the States: 'Let me encourage you to keep trying, to keep your faith, there is hope.'"
I didn’t know that about this song! I’ve always loved this song, but for it to have an even more beautiful meaning behind it than I thought, that’s amazing.
Glorious. I'm a crotchety old man whose first Beatles record was bought when the band was still together, in a long ago analog world, and I am so grateful for this young lady's voice and choice of inspiration. Glorious.
As a BW who grew up on a farm in NC, with a Great-grandpa who played the electric guitar & sang country music. This album is making me at home again. Thx B.
I’m still on the fence about this new Album. I think she should be accepted into country music, she is from Texas and Louisiana. I don’t think white peoples should “Gate keep” music. Especially when country has black origins. The Beatles aren’t “country music” though. If anything, they’re Pop.
@@luluseatowngetdown6251I think if you listen to traditional Scottish music and see their dancing, you'll see where square dancing came from and you'll see the Scottish influence in country music. However, music is universal. Anyone that wants to keep Beyonce out of the country music genre is missing out on some great music.
@Rosehoney-eb3kv Yep. This was a strategic and brilliant move on Beyonce's part. Do whatever she could to help these women become more established in that genre. And perhaps it's that powerful influence of hers that scares those country music gate keepers.
"Blackbird" is the music of my life. I had never listened to any song from Beyoncé. I'm almost 70 and I can say that her version of the classic from Paul McCartney is wonderfull! Congrats Beyoncé and thanks a lot!❣
The intention behind this song being for black women to keep going during the Civil Rights movement! Now Beyoncé adds the black country girls who are not accepted in country music, but she’s giving them this platform to SHINE!!! I am moved…😭🫶🏾✨
@@juliusnepos6013Yes, Paul wrote as a tribute to the black women of Little Rock Nine during the Civil Rights movement. And now now Beyoncé, Tanner Adell and Brittany Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Tiera Kennedy (background vocals) are singing it together
I'm a lifetime Beatles fan. Although I don't favor many Beatles covers. This is just beautiful. Beyonce and her friends did a wonderful job. Definitely one of my favorites. I was heartfelt to hear this song brought into this really tough time in our history. Beyonce has given a gift to not only us old timers but the youth of today. I thank you all Beyonce. Bravo and well done! The message lives on!
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak ¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too. Listen to, Big Novie.
@@Mikkinson-Crownwell-ub1yxIt's literally true. Go watch his interview about it. The songvwas dedicated to the Little Rock Nine. The word bird is also a British slang for girl
Just an honest opinion. Beyoncé is still on top for me. She had released several critically acclaimed albums throughout her career, where each album showcased her immense talent and versatility as an artist. Each of those albums represents a different phase in Beyoncé's artistic evolution and has left a significant impact on popular music. Beyoncé's ability to reinvent herself with each release while maintaining her signature style and authenticity is what makes her one of the most influential artists of her generation. Truly an artist to other artists! 💘😍✨👑
I mean Paul McCartney literally stated that he wrote this song for Black women? So Beyoncé covering it with four black women that work in country music is kind of what we can assume he would’ve wanted?
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak ¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too. Listen to, Big Novie.
I love everything about this version. The vocals, the harmonies, the sound of the guitar, the percusion on the left speaker (and later some orchestration) and if you think of it: the significance of Beyoncé singing this after all the fights for civil rights.
What you call the percusssion on the left speaker is the sound of the Paul beating the tempo with his feet and fancy shoes back in 1968 in Abbey road. take a look at the original video from the 11 june 68. Great song and great cover anyway. She didn't change the key and decided to sing lower that she would usually do. I guess the sampled the original part and Paul's shoes. lol.
@@Richard_Nickerson I think if you have 5 black women singing on a track,, each of whom are solo artists, there is a high probability they were all a studio together working it out the vocal arrangement, or, Beyoncé arranged it herself before going into the studio.
@@skineyemin4276 I'd rather look at her track record of having nothing to do with the writing or arranging of the songs she's performing. I'll never forget her album winning for her musicality when she wasn't even a writer listed on it whereas Beck lost despite not only writing everything himself but literally performing everything himself too. She is a voice. She is not a writer, arranger, or composer.
One of my most favorite songs in life. I understand how Paul approves. What a beautiful job. A lot of people who missed the song in the past will go back and listen to it as well because of this rendition.
Ohhh the way this song resonated with me at first listen ❤ And then when my 15 year old daughter who enjoys listening to the Beetles informed me that it was written by Paul McCartney and the meaning of it!! Beautiful. Her and I are both enjoying The Cowboy Carter album!
@@katherinebuehler5146 That is a lie. Several Commonwealth heads regularly spoke out against apartheid, and Queen Victoria and Edward VII were anti-racist, shocking for their time: the Queen honoured Mr Karim, the Munshi, with a KVCO, and Edward spoke out against rising anti-Japanese sentiment in the UK; Queen Elizabeth also castigated the apartheid South African regime in the 1980s and received Nelson Mandela at Buckingham Palace when he became president of South Africa. Britain was never segregated, and the accommodation for 1940s Caribbean immigrations via the Windrush was subsided by the British government. The slave trade was abolished in 1807, and slavery was made illegal in 1833, over 30 years before the US. Reparation payments beginning then brought the UK into incomprehensible amounts of debt, not paid off until 2015.
Music lover, but pop culture idiot here...ashamed to say I've never listened to Beyonce before. This is amazing! What a beautiful beautiful voice. About to launch myself into finally listening to Beyonce's music.
I usually don’t care for Beatles covers either, but hunted down Monalisa Twins When I’m 64 due to your comment and loved it! Thanks for the recommendation!
Thank you, Sir Paul, for writing such a beautiful, powerful song. And thank you Beyoncé, for this gorgeous cover which will introduce the song to whole new generations. I’m bawling right now.
This song has been my favorite Beatles song for as long as I can remember! Particularly for the deep meaning behind it. I love Paul McCartney for writing it and I love Beyonce for sharing this one with a whole new generation of people. Such a beautiful piece!
I'm a huge beatle fan and I've never been a huge Beyonce fan but I have nothing but respect. I love this cover she turns everything she touches into gold.
Like her or not and I am not or never been a fan of hers and I find her disturbingly annoying asf to say the least. But in my most humblest opinion she does have the midas touch but only in the most annoying way. Great job on the song. I'm sure you will keep annoying the h*ll outta me for years to come.
This is one of the songs that calms me down when I'm feeling too overwhelmed. And Beyoncé covering it with the other great artists??? Wow. Making me feel extremely emotional in a good way.
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak ¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too. Listen to, Big Novie.
Best cover of this song ever. I love hearing Beyonce's gorgeous, strong-but-delicate voice over McCartney's finger-picking, and the soaring harmonies of the other singers accent it all so well. Such sweet sounds coming through my earphones!
In Australia was also term Blackbirding used in regards to Indentured Servants of Indigenous and Polynesians people deceived and kidnapped after Slavery was abolished in other parts of world.
@@yvonnesanders4308In Australia blackbirding refers to Indentured Servitude of Indigenous and Polynesians kidnapped or deceived after Slavery was abolished. It's a British term.
The mark of a good cover is that its enough different that you might close your eyes think its a new song but still recognizable. She hit this one in that regard. Great cover. Still recognizable but made it her own.
The way that Bey was treated at the CMAs after her performance in 2016 was described as “ disgusting “. Would she want to be in that environment again?
@@InspiredByEbonyLove just a comment. The reaction she received could have been in part due to who she was singing with. The Chicks (Natalie) hadn’t totally overcome the bad taste they left in some people’s mouths.
I can't possibly describe how powerful this divinely inspired important masterwork truly is. Civil Rights are Human Rights! and no one knows this better in our nation than people of color, most especially black and indigenous native women. ♥🙏
I'm absolutely NOT a typical Beyonce fan, but I will give this one to her. It's a beautiful rendition of an incredible song. She stayed respectful and true to the original while also putting her own spin on it. Major props. ❤
Any artist who has the audacity to use a Classic BEATLES track for their own album had better hit it out the park. I’m here to tell you…SHE DID!!!! Well Done!!! Thank you Sir Paul! You made this possible in the first place! 😊
Beautiful.. So glad the perfection of that guitar is still in the song. What a beautiful blend of Beyoncés voice, the meaning of the song, and McCartney's genius. Some things are just.. perfect.
as a grizzled rock veteran who has not really ever listened to B's music outside of the hits, this cover/album give me chills with how beautifully she uses the history of american(and in this case, british) music to send a vital message about our fucked up modern times. probably the most important album of the decade, in my humble opinion ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
THANK YOU FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORDS AND FOR SHARING YOUR VANTAGE POINT. THANK YOU FOR DEMONSTRATING JUST HOW EASY IT IS TO COMPLIMENT AN ARTIST WHOSE WORK YOU DON'T NORMALLY DIVE INTO. THAT WAS VERY RESPECTFUL OF YOU. MAY EVERYONE ELSE FIND THEIR WAY TO THAT THOUGHT PROCESS.
Love Blackbird, it’s from one of the many great Beatle’s album, The White Album. There are too many exceptional songs to list. All you young folks should give it a listen. Beyoncé did this beautiful song justice with her rich, honeyed tones. Thanks to her, others will be exposed to the magic of McCartney’s gift.
A rule that my Dad implemented in our household growing up (somewhat in jest), Was that we don't allow Beatles covers to be played in this house, only the originals. I think I'm gonna have to break that rule many times over for this one. An absolutely wonderful rendition.
I mean if its any consolation to your Dads rule, this is still the same track the Beatles recorded, with the guitar and clicking, just with Bey and the other singers recording over it.
Amazing. Love it. Love McCartney's acknowledgement of the civil rights movement. Love Beyonce upping the sentiment by recording with 4 African-American country music stars. Beautiful.
Oh my goodness! This is one of my favorite Lennon/McCartney songs of all time and Beyonce has more than done it justice. Absolutely lovely cover. I have tears in my eyes. 🖤🖤🖤
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for respecting one of the most stunning Beatles songs . The Beatles will live forever when artists capture the essence of their creativity. I wish other artists will embrace their music , the time of stunning music when I grew up in the 1960’s .
Been a Beatles follower from the beginning. Never really listened to Beyonce before now but must say this cover is the best I've heard and I've heard a lot. At 70+ I've listened to numerous singers as well and have to say her voice on this is pitch perfect.
Lovely cover, The Beatles always championed black artists and refused to ever play to segregated audiences in the south on their American tours, those boys were always on the right side of history.
Except it's first thing in the morning for me. My friend sending me the Jolene link woke me up. What a way to start the day!! My favourite Beetles tune. Love it ❤❤
@@suzyvials319 Well its a great way to start your day, that's for sure. I stayed up till 1:30 listening to the whole album then had trouble falling asleep cause the music kept playing in my head 😄😄
Wow! This song says a lot to so many women today. So many of us have broken wings and sunken eyes. This song could change so many lives, fix your broken wings and sunken eyes, learn to fly ladies. I felt like this song was looking into my soul, Kudos to you Beyonce, you are a true Queen Bee ❤❤❤.
This song is dedicated to all of the current "Black Birds" struggling, healing and flying. Thank You Bey and the other wonderful singers for bringing this awareness. ❤🩹❤
Paul McCartney wrote this song as a tribute and gift to Black women after the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Beyonce covering it brings tears to my eyes. ❤❤❤❤
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece 💜
George Harrison wrote this song
I didn’t know this
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@@astranihilwrong
Beatles are among the bands who refused to perform to any segregated concert venues in the 60's. They wrote this song in tribute to the civil rights movement then. It was a message of hope and encouragement.
yes
Elvis Refused too
Not only were the Beatles the greatest band ever but they were good people none of the Beatles had any racist Views at all apparently
@@PJGRAND I love the beatles w all my heart but the good people part is discussable... Certainly not racist, that's true
@@dyanapompYeah, I mean, George slept with Ringo’s wife and John had some issues throughout his life for sure.
I sang this song to my infant son while I cared for him. He's 21 now. Listening to this version made me cry.
I’ve been singing it to my daughter every night at bedtime since she was born. She is seven now.
@@RichardJamesStayAtHomeDad beautiful
I sang this to my two oldest sons while rocking them to sleep. They are 19 and almost 15. My dad was a huge beatles and Elton John fan. Hence, my name. I grew up listening to all Beatles' albums and the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album by Elton John on vinyl. My dad rocked me to sleep singing michelle and sometimes playing it on the guitar and singing while I laid in my crib.
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I sang it to my kids too & yep same reaction hearing this.
she got all these black women on this song & it’s so touching when you know the real meaning of it ...
Not just "black women", black women who exclusively sing country music.
stealing comment word for word ☠☠☠
I just looked up Brittney Spencer and she's great! It's a refreshing change from a lot of country songs that sound the same.
I'm an old guy, nearly 70, and I loved this song when it first came out and ever since. Never really listened to Beyonce before but I was intrigued by the idea of her singing this. Pleasantly surprised by her version. I love the way she kept the original "footsteps walking" drumbeat, too. Very nice.
It's Paul McCartney's foot tapping keeping the tempo
Im 60. Never listened to her before. This album is knocking my socks off. I love it. This album is Epic.
This is awful. It's completely awful.
Get off your knees and close your mouth@@adrianhughes7515
its there because she just lifted the original instrumental
To have Brittney Spencer, Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell and Tiera Kennedy on this song - of all songs - is beautiful.
And they're all actually so beautiful
Forgive my ignorance, but who are those beautiful ladies?
Who are they? I just heard 1 other voice. 🤔
@@suzyvials319 Black female country singers
@@TanyaMendez.Tanner is singing the last part and the rest are singing back up.
This really works to me. Beyoncé used Paul’s original fretting and toe tapping, and still made a version that doesn’t sound like a cheap imitation of the original version of this song. This song is iconic so you have to be a little brave to cover it, and I thought she did a very nice job.
I agree good person, 🐱
I read Sir Paul allowed her to use the 60 year old master of the original recording. That's him playing the acoustic guitar and his toe tapping. A girl is called a bird in England and he was inspired seeing the young black girls having to be escorted into white schools in the 60s, particularly in Arkansas, but everywhere young black girls faced intimidation. Sir Paul has a good soul.
@@lindasfree1 correct it is the original guitar and toe-tap.
what exactly did she add to this song? instrumentation? nope. lyrics? nope. just sung over the top of it and everyone eats it up like she's discovered the cure for cancer. honestly it's sad. this version sucks so bad
@@joxidearmageddonator882 Why would she need to add?
As a 72 year old Beatles fan from way back, I LOVED this version. I bet Paul loves it as well.
Paul is a co-producer.
He’s alreasy praised it and calledit magnificent.
@@quaddrix07 Did he also play guitar on it, cuz it sounds almost identical to the original Beatles classic ;?)
@@russell2449I’m sure the guitar part is his from the original, along with the foot tapping.
@@Eagle-eye-pie But I wondered if he actually PLAYED that part for the recording as it turns out (or so I've read) that he helped produce the song as well ;?)
McCartney had the struggle of black women especially in mind when writing the song. In his 1997 book, Many Years From Now, McCartney said of Blackbird: "This was really a song from me to a black woman, experiencing these problems in the States: 'Let me encourage you to keep trying, to keep your faith, there is hope.'"
The Blackbird IS the black woman.
@@jenniferm4985 this a direct quote from his book about the song
I didn’t know that about this song! I’ve always loved this song, but for it to have an even more beautiful meaning behind it than I thought, that’s amazing.
Didn't he write it about Nina Simone?
I heard, where there was segregation, they would not play at all. And that inspired this song
she got all these black women on this song & it’s so touching when you know the real meaning of it 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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Yes indeed
And not one mentioned for features in the title 🤔
Beyoncé was one of my sisters favourite artists!!!
Rest easy, Missy, my dear sister! Your little brother misses you ❤❤❤❤
Sorry for your loss brother. Rest easy Missy ❤
Glorious. I'm a crotchety old man whose first Beatles record was bought when the band was still together, in a long ago analog world, and I am so grateful for this young lady's voice and choice of inspiration. Glorious.
As a BW who grew up on a farm in NC, with a Great-grandpa who played the electric guitar & sang country music. This album is making me at home again. Thx B.
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I’m still on the fence about this new Album. I think she should be accepted into country music, she is from Texas and Louisiana. I don’t think white peoples should “Gate keep” music. Especially when country has black origins. The Beatles aren’t “country music” though. If anything, they’re Pop.
@@luluseatowngetdown6251actually they were rock and roll. When rock and roll was actually rock and roll
@@luluseatowngetdown6251I think if you listen to traditional Scottish music and see their dancing, you'll see where square dancing came from and you'll see the Scottish influence in country music. However, music is universal. Anyone that wants to keep Beyonce out of the country music genre is missing out on some great music.
Ashé to you and your p-pop
For them to be singing together “you were only waiting for this moment to arise” is her giving them this moment on her album to shine! I love it
That’s purely suppositional, especially since it’s an original Mc Cartney lyric, but endearing nonetheless.
Not to mention a few boost points to add to their portfolios!
@@keithbell9348 right ?!? So beautiful!! Ahhh! I love it!
@Rosehoney-eb3kv Yep. This was a strategic and brilliant move on Beyonce's part. Do whatever she could to help these women become more established in that genre. And perhaps it's that powerful influence of hers that scares those country music gate keepers.
@keithbell9348 yeah being featured on a 2min Beatles remake as background singers, should do it.
"Blackbird" is the music of my life. I had never listened to any song from Beyoncé. I'm almost 70 and I can say that her version of the classic from Paul McCartney is wonderfull!
Congrats Beyoncé and thanks a lot!❣
I’m a 61 yr old Beatle fan. Grew up hearing them, have my brothers old vinyl records of the Beatles. This is great!
The intention behind this song being for black women to keep going during the Civil Rights movement! Now Beyoncé adds the black country girls who are not accepted in country music, but she’s giving them this platform to SHINE!!! I am moved…😭🫶🏾✨
Wow 🥲😭❤️
Gotta love Bey
We don’t need acceptance in our own creations 🖤✨✨✨
@@fruitsarelife7073 never said we did…but radio and just the music industry’s politics play a big part in an artists’ success. Hope this helps. 😉
Glad she didn’t change the words, like on Jolene
One of my favorite songs of all time from The Beatles. Beyoncé you made MAGIC with this one, its just perfect
Wow, so it is a cover
same here❤❤❤
@@juliusnepos6013Yes, Paul wrote as a tribute to the black women of Little Rock Nine during the Civil Rights movement. And now now Beyoncé, Tanner Adell and Brittany Spencer, Reyna Roberts and Tiera Kennedy (background vocals) are singing it together
@@juliusnepos6013yep
Damn right. The Beatles AND Beyonce bring the circle together. 1970 to now.
I'm a lifetime Beatles fan. Although I don't favor many Beatles covers. This is just beautiful. Beyonce and her friends did a wonderful job.
Definitely one of my favorites. I was heartfelt to hear this song brought into this really tough time in our history. Beyonce has given a gift to not only us old timers but the youth of today. I thank you all Beyonce.
Bravo and well done!
The message lives on!
I like that she is using the actual guitar part of the Beatles recording. Nice arrangement, good job! I bet McCartney is very happy with this version.
I was waiting for this reply. Definitely, should have left some whistling in at the end though
@@marcbernicker206 That would have been a nice touch!
And the actual bird song
I believe that's the original tapping of McCartney's foot with it as he recorded it.
@@drvee1983 Yup! I think so too.
This song is a tribute to black women. Paul McCartney wrote it with that in mind during the civil rights movement. Beyonce covering it is beautiful
Heart does this song beautifully, as well
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak
¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too.
Listen to, Big Novie.
Stop lying
@@Mikkinson-Crownwell-ub1yxIt's literally true. Go watch his interview about it. The songvwas dedicated to the Little Rock Nine. The word bird is also a British slang for girl
@@russell2449 Bird is a British slang for girl...
Just an honest opinion. Beyoncé is still on top for me.
She had released several critically acclaimed albums throughout her career, where each album showcased her immense talent and versatility as an artist.
Each of those albums represents a different phase in Beyoncé's artistic evolution and has left a significant impact on popular music. Beyoncé's ability to reinvent herself with each release while maintaining her signature style and authenticity is what makes her one of the most influential artists of her generation. Truly an artist to other artists! 💘😍✨👑
This is a praise song. A meditation. An affirmation. A testament. Learn to fly. Learn to see. Learn to BE.
It's an ATHEIST SONG BY AN ATHEIST:) FYI
@@CherylPerson-pi5lq Actually no. But yours certainly is an idiot comment by an idiot.
One of hundreds of Beatles classics. Nobody has a catalouge of songs like them. Pure genius. Very respctful and beautiful cover version this
I mean Paul McCartney literally stated that he wrote this song for Black women? So Beyoncé covering it with four black women that work in country music is kind of what we can assume he would’ve wanted?
@@osimiri7111yep
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak
¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too.
Listen to, Big Novie.
cata-luge
Oh l think Elton John legacy is well up there with his British comrades
Cried immediately when this started. Thank you Beyonce!
Same❤
Bro I’m tearing up right now. I literally love this woman.
y u lying
Same. This song is so special for me. And to hear it from my favorite artist was heartwarming.
Me too❤
I love everything about this version. The vocals, the harmonies, the sound of the guitar, the percusion on the left speaker (and later some orchestration) and if you think of it: the significance of Beyoncé singing this after all the fights for civil rights.
I agree!
What you call the percusssion on the left speaker is the sound of the Paul beating the tempo with his feet and fancy shoes back in 1968 in Abbey road. take a look at the original video from the 11 june 68. Great song and great cover anyway. She didn't change the key and decided to sing lower that she would usually do. I guess the sampled the original part and Paul's shoes. lol.
Beyonce really did justice to this song. The harmonies are beautiful.
Like butter......
You think she wrote them?
@@Richard_Nickerson I think if you have 5 black women singing on a track,, each of whom are solo artists, there is a high probability they were all a studio together working it out the vocal arrangement, or, Beyoncé arranged it herself before going into the studio.
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I'd rather look at her track record of having nothing to do with the writing or arranging of the songs she's performing. I'll never forget her album winning for her musicality when she wasn't even a writer listed on it whereas Beck lost despite not only writing everything himself but literally performing everything himself too.
She is a voice. She is not a writer, arranger, or composer.
A huge Congratulations to Tanner Adell being featured on this song! ❤ a true example of ask and you shall receive. 🙏🏾
Yes Yes Yes🐰🐰🐰
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Is she? Is that her at the end?
@@Taniere Tanner is the first voice you hear on the second verse of “Blackbird”. She also sings on “American Requiem”. 🐰
The poetic justice of Beyoncé putting a black country singer like Tanner on THIS song is just chief kiss
Omg, why didn't she credit her? I love this ! 🥰
@@necinewton7672 She credited her on Apple Music.
@@necinewton7672 I thought the same thing, but she DID credit her on Apple Music. ❤️
@@necinewton7672She is on the album credits. The features are hidden for now probably
Would loved a longer upbeat song with Taner ❤
I'm not usually a Beyonce fan, but every track I've heard on this album is amazing.
You have taste
I think this is a gorgeous rendition too
I don’t like about half of the songs I’ve heard off of it so far - haven’t listened to all of yet - but this is a hell of an incredible cover.
Those harmonies…. No words for her incredible voice ❤
"Take these broken wings and learn to fly" those lyrics are special to me...Because to me it means. You have to make with whatever you have
I was NOT expecting a Beatles cover but HERE. WE. ARE 😭 IT'S SO GOOD
I'm telling ya I was not ready 🤯🤯🤯😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹🔥🔥🔥🔥
(and I NEVER use that many emojis)
one of my favorite songs of theirs!!! loooove thiiissss!!! especially given their and beyonce’s contexts.
In the words of my own brethren. It’s fuckin boss!!!! (Scouse for great)
@@stupattfrom a scouser it is boss 🥳
This is good too .. ruclips.net/video/Qn-13Tpu7vg/видео.htmlsi=Pv5ekWbcsVrun2uH
One of my most favorite songs in life. I understand how Paul approves. What a beautiful job. A lot of people who missed the song in the past will go back and listen to it as well because of this rendition.
Ohhh the way this song resonated with me at first listen ❤ And then when my 15 year old daughter who enjoys listening to the Beetles informed me that it was written by Paul McCartney and the meaning of it!! Beautiful. Her and I are both enjoying The Cowboy Carter album!
The Beatles, who refused to play in front of segregated audiences will never stop being relivent. Beautiful song, beautifully sung
Why does everyone keep repeating this same message 😂😂😂😂
Like ok! We get it! Nothing new!
Stfu they did in 1965
Maybe because of the way black folks still get treated? @@Roller324
@@rq3805 Sorry are you stating they DID play in front of a segregated audience in 1965? If so I never knew that, only that they had refused.
Because the Beatles are, were and will always be a force of nature, everyone no matter the race should know that@@Roller324
You know, when the Beatles first toured in the states in the early 60s, they refused to play to segregated audiences.
And their refusal played a huge part in the desegregation of a lot of music venues and television audiences around the country.
They were British. Of course they refused.
@@donaldanderson6604well besides that they loved Black people, their early idols were mainly black people..PEACE AND GODBLESS
@donaldanderson6604 why of course? British empire did nothing to combat apartheid.
@@katherinebuehler5146 That is a lie. Several Commonwealth heads regularly spoke out against apartheid, and Queen Victoria and Edward VII were anti-racist, shocking for their time: the Queen honoured Mr Karim, the Munshi, with a KVCO, and Edward spoke out against rising anti-Japanese sentiment in the UK; Queen Elizabeth also castigated the apartheid South African regime in the 1980s and received Nelson Mandela at Buckingham Palace when he became president of South Africa. Britain was never segregated, and the accommodation for 1940s Caribbean immigrations via the Windrush was subsided by the British government. The slave trade was abolished in 1807, and slavery was made illegal in 1833, over 30 years before the US. Reparation payments beginning then brought the UK into incomprehensible amounts of debt, not paid off until 2015.
Music lover, but pop culture idiot here...ashamed to say I've never listened to Beyonce before. This is amazing! What a beautiful beautiful voice. About to launch myself into finally listening to Beyonce's music.
Actually that's quite nice. That's coming from a Beatles purist who despises Beatles covers. Al Jearreau's "She's Leaving Home" is also pure magic.
In that case, you might like to check out Judy Collins cover of "In My Life". I think it is a great cover. ruclips.net/video/iRYMdAQWsmc/видео.html
I agree, but see what you think of Monalisa Twins doing “When I’m 64”
I usually don’t care for Beatles covers either, but hunted down Monalisa Twins When I’m 64 due to your comment and loved it! Thanks for the recommendation!
@@tomlatenite8348 It's nice. 8)
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Judy Collins does an excellent "Beatles" cover with the song "In My Life"
ruclips.net/video/iRYMdAQWsmc/видео.html.
This song made me cry. My Dad would have love this. RIP Dad. Love you.
Mine, too. We had this performed at his funeral.
This is my FAVORITE Beatles song. It brings me to tears every time and Ms. Ma’am this was not different. Such a gorgeous cover!!!
I use the term Miss Ma'am everyday! 😊
Beyonce does an excellent job with "Blackbird."
My favourite Beatles song & I can't stop listening to Beyonce's version. Absolutely beautiful.
Paul Said he wrote it for Black Women in the South (during that era) 2 generations later, the Black Bird sings back ❤❤❤💔💔💔
This is such a beautiful comment ❤❤
Beautiful, beautiful, Paul McCartney song. Have always loved. So respect this version with the black country female singers.
This might be the most beautiful Beatles cover I’ve ever heard
You've never heard "Helter Skelter" by Motley Crue
Nah, mediocre at best.
Listen to more.
Easily impressed
It's not even a cover. It's just the song lol
Thank you, Sir Paul, for writing such a beautiful, powerful song. And thank you Beyoncé, for this gorgeous cover which will introduce the song to whole new generations. I’m bawling right now.
This song has been my favorite Beatles song for as long as I can remember! Particularly for the deep meaning behind it. I love Paul McCartney for writing it and I love Beyonce for sharing this one with a whole new generation of people. Such a beautiful piece!
I'm a huge beatle fan and I've never been a huge Beyonce fan but I have nothing but respect. I love this cover she turns everything she touches into gold.
Perfectly said, period!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Like her or not and I am not or never been a fan of hers and I find her disturbingly annoying asf to say the least. But in my most humblest opinion she does have the midas touch but only in the most annoying way. Great job on the song. I'm sure you will keep annoying the h*ll outta me for years to come.
One of my favorite Beatles songs! I think she did well with it!
Crazy how beautiful music can transcend decades. A true masterpiece
This is one of the songs that calms me down when I'm feeling too overwhelmed. And Beyoncé covering it with the other great artists??? Wow. Making me feel extremely emotional in a good way.
Same, my go to song when overwhelmed
So happy for Tanner Adell 😭🥹
Same !!! I love this for her!!! And us 🎶 !!!! ❤❤❤❤
I like that they used Paul's original acoustic guitar and toe tapping in her recording.
Had to come here for the comments. I LOVE THIS SONG, yet had no idea of the background behind it. An amazing song!!!!
This cover has me in tears because of the meaning and featuring singers. It's so beautiful.
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As a huge Beatles fan, this is so dman beautiful. Wow. I hope they perform together!
OMG - can you imagine Beyonce and her black country singers performing this with Paul McCartney ! Goosebumps.
Soo it!!!!!!!! Anyway, "Hum, play, make sure you get your cream on! We now listening to Big Novie Music, it hits forever, UBreak
¡Don't Judge. Really get into it too.
Listen to, Big Novie.
This song makes me cry-in the darkness, I can see the light. Her voice contains sorrow and brightness. Marvelous👏👏👏
Best cover of this song ever. I love hearing Beyonce's gorgeous, strong-but-delicate voice over McCartney's finger-picking, and the soaring harmonies of the other singers accent it all so well. Such sweet sounds coming through my earphones!
In British slang, bird meant girl/woman. So, the song is about a black woman. The Beatles refused to perform in any venue that had segregated seating
In the USA. It wasn't the same in the UK
@@yvonnesanders4308you are aware the Beatles are british
In Australia was also term Blackbirding used in regards to Indentured Servants of Indigenous and Polynesians people deceived and kidnapped after Slavery was abolished in other parts of world.
@@yvonnesanders4308In Australia blackbirding refers to Indentured Servitude of Indigenous and Polynesians kidnapped or deceived after Slavery was abolished. It's a British term.
More specifically it was written in tribute to the Little Rock Nine
shes already making history in the first 15 minutes of thia drop💅 ICONICC
The mark of a good cover is that its enough different that you might close your eyes think its a new song but still recognizable. She hit this one in that regard. Great cover. Still recognizable but made it her own.
I've always thought it was a hauntingly beautiful song. I think this version is gorgeous. Kudos to Beyonce and kudos to Paul.
I want them perform this at the CMA awards ‼️🖤🫶🏾
The way that Bey was treated at the CMAs after her performance in 2016 was described as “ disgusting “.
Would she want to be in that environment again?
It's a good chance that they will. It will be EPIC!
@@genesis4824I agree. I hope all of them(the ladies credited on song) get to perform this.
Or anywhere, lol
@@InspiredByEbonyLove just a comment. The reaction she received could have been in part due to who she was singing with. The Chicks (Natalie) hadn’t totally overcome the bad taste they left in some people’s mouths.
Impeccable vocal stacking as always wow
Yesssss
I can't possibly describe how powerful this divinely inspired important masterwork truly is. Civil Rights are Human Rights! and no one knows this better in our nation than people of color, most especially black and indigenous native women. ♥🙏
I'm absolutely NOT a typical Beyonce fan, but I will give this one to her.
It's a beautiful rendition of an incredible song. She stayed respectful and true to the original while also putting her own spin on it.
Major props. ❤
It's the original guitar and foot tapping by Paul McCartney, which is one reason it is so true to the original. Great version.
im glad the engineer kept the pan mix the same with the foot tap... powerful original message from lennon/mccartney.. powerful cover
Musically speaking, this selection has always been a masterpiece, simple, yet earthmoving. Well done, young lady.
Any artist who has the audacity to use a Classic BEATLES track for their own album had better hit it out the park. I’m here to tell you…SHE DID!!!! Well Done!!! Thank you Sir Paul! You made this possible in the first place! 😊
These vocals are so beautifully hypnotic. Everytime I listen I kind of melt.
The vocal stacking my godddd 😍😍😍
An old Beatles trick buit they did it on a four track!!!
How beautifully done .. Im an old Beatles fan, I knew the background of who Paul
meant this for , so to hear her sing it is just perfect .. so glad ❤
Beautiful.. So glad the perfection of that guitar is still in the song.
What a beautiful blend of Beyoncés voice, the meaning of the song, and McCartney's genius.
Some things are just.. perfect.
IT'S SO GOOD
Beyoncé is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure she will be #1 soon due to
💖a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖
Reyna Roberts is COUNTRY! Love her voice so much! So glad she’s getting some love
🙄 y’all just can’t not throw shade.
@@sophiarose7610I don’t see it as shade at all but honor being given to one to whom it is due. Why do YOU see it as something negative?
@@sophiarose7610reyna is on this song honey !! no shade was thrown they where genuinely complementing her
Can’t hear her- Reyna screams
as a grizzled rock veteran who has not really ever listened to B's music outside of the hits, this cover/album give me chills with how beautifully she uses the history of american(and in this case, british) music to send a vital message about our fucked up modern times. probably the most important album of the decade, in my humble opinion ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
THANK YOU FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORDS AND FOR SHARING YOUR VANTAGE POINT.
THANK YOU FOR DEMONSTRATING JUST HOW EASY IT IS TO COMPLIMENT AN ARTIST WHOSE WORK YOU DON'T NORMALLY DIVE INTO. THAT WAS VERY RESPECTFUL OF YOU.
MAY EVERYONE ELSE FIND THEIR WAY TO THAT THOUGHT PROCESS.
Thank you for being open minded
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Love Blackbird, it’s from one of the many great Beatle’s album, The White Album. There are too many exceptional songs to list. All you young folks should give it a listen.
Beyoncé did this beautiful song justice with her rich, honeyed tones. Thanks to her, others will be exposed to the magic of McCartney’s gift.
I am usually very picky when it comes to Beatles cover, but she did a great job. Very tasteful.
A rule that my Dad implemented in our household growing up (somewhat in jest), Was that we don't allow Beatles covers to be played in this house, only the originals. I think I'm gonna have to break that rule many times over for this one. An absolutely wonderful rendition.
I mean if its any consolation to your Dads rule, this is still the same track the Beatles recorded, with the guitar and clicking, just with Bey and the other singers recording over it.
Is it? The clicking seems way more pronounced to me?
So I’m guessing you’ve never watched Across the Universe
@@sondraj4526 Mixed slightly differently maybe
makes me so happy that its many black women country artists singing
Such a beautiful version of a Master Piece. Beyoncé Nailed it!
So powerful ❤❤❤ my mamma listen to this song when I was a little girl . It’s even more powerful hearing black women singing❤ it
Amazing. Love it.
Love McCartney's acknowledgement of the civil rights movement. Love Beyonce upping the sentiment by recording with 4 African-American country music stars.
Beautiful.
Oh my goodness! This is one of my favorite Lennon/McCartney songs of all time and Beyonce has more than done it justice. Absolutely lovely cover. I have tears in my eyes. 🖤🖤🖤
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@@BeyonceGiselle-dm6is ❤🥰❤ The Beyhive at age 66? I am finally cool.
Beyoncé touched
My Soul
Very rarely are cover versions of Beatle songs good. This is one excemption. Well done Beyonce!
This is my favorite Beatles song and my dear you did it justice ❤
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for respecting one of the most stunning Beatles songs . The Beatles will live forever when artists capture the essence of their creativity. I wish other artists will embrace their music , the time of stunning music when I grew up in the 1960’s .
Massive Beatles' fan and I love the gospel touches here. Love it.
Been a Beatles follower from the beginning. Never really listened to Beyonce before now but must say this cover is the best I've heard and I've heard a lot. At 70+ I've listened to numerous singers as well and have to say her voice on this is pitch perfect.
She did a beautiful job covering this song!
i've loved this song for years, and Beyoncé covers it beautifully
Lovely cover, The Beatles always championed black artists and refused to ever play to segregated audiences in the south on their American tours, those boys were always on the right side of history.
They would be looked down upon as being " woke" in today's political environment. They did the right thing.
@@TB-jj7ri not at all, that was actually the opposite of woke.
Except for John Lennon…
@michaelsnider5293 what's the opposite of woke?
@@TB-jj7ri treating people equally and not "seeing color" is the opposite of woke. Woke is putting race, ethnicity, or gender above all else.
Made me cry, FANTASTIC. young people, LISTEN TO THE BEATLES!!!!!!
Thx for this new album beyonce im currently on a marathon with cowboy carter
Her vocals make you wanna cry ,laugh,do things,all at once.
Who is up right now listening to all her songs, instead of sleeping😄😄😄 I’m on my 9th song!
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Except it's first thing in the morning for me. My friend sending me the Jolene link woke me up. What a way to start the day!! My favourite Beetles tune. Love it ❤❤
I think I would if I lived in the US. I'm from Austria, up since 8am ;-)
@@suzyvials319 Well its a great way to start your day, that's for sure. I stayed up till 1:30 listening to the whole album then had trouble falling asleep cause the music kept playing in my head 😄😄
Wow! This song says a lot to so many women today. So many of us have broken wings and sunken eyes. This song could change so many lives, fix your broken wings and sunken eyes, learn to fly ladies. I felt like this song was looking into my soul, Kudos to you Beyonce, you are a true Queen Bee ❤❤❤.
This song is dedicated to all of the current "Black Birds" struggling, healing and flying. Thank You Bey and the other wonderful singers for bringing this awareness. ❤🩹❤