The result is a kaleidoscopic reinterpretation that serves as an extension of the instantly beloved McCartney III - while standing on its own as brilliant and adventurous milestone in the McCartney discography. Personally curated by Paul, McCartney III Imagined features an A-list assortment of friends, fans and brand new acquaintances, each covering and/or reimagining their favorite McCartney III moments in their own signature styles. Paak Remix)ġ2.T HE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Hailed upon its release last year, Paul McCartney’s McCartney III is moving into the future in the form of McCartney III Imagined. Long Tailed Winter Bird (Damon Albarn Remix)ġ0. Physical configurations will feature the exclusive bonus track 'Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix).'Ĩ. McCartney III Imagined physical formats are also available for pre-order, with their release following this summer, including exclusive color vinyl editions available at Target, Barnes & Noble, Indie record stores, Newbury Comics, and.

McCartney III Imagined is a testament of Paul's enduring and unmatched influence, a legacy that stretches from 'Yesterday' being the most covered song in contemporary musical history to the inspiration his current work continues to hold for generations of artists and fans. McCartney III Imagined continues the tradition of the biggest and most diverse names in music covering Paul's songs - an ever-expanding lineup that ranges from more recent versions by Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Dave Grohl, Coldplay and The Cure, to interpretations over the years from the likes of U2, Guns N' Roses, Earth Wind & Fire, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and so many more. Recorded in 'Rockdown', McCartney III topped album charts across the world, scoring Paul his first UK#1 album in 31 years - increasing his lead as the UK's most successful chart act of all time.

All three albums were written, performed and produced by Paul in varying states of isolation, all showcasing his unique creativity and inspired spontaneity. Originally released December 18, 2020, McCartney III is the third in a trilogy of home-made and self-titled albums that began with Paul's 1970 solo debut McCartney, and continued in 1980 with McCartney II. 'The Kiss of Venus (Dominic Fike version)' is available digitally HERE, and a brand new video for the track can be seen HERE.įurther III-imaginations will be forthcoming from Damon Albarn, Beck, Blood Orange, Phoebe Bridgers, Josh Homme, Khraungbin, 3D RDN of Massive Attack, Ed O'Brien (EOB), Anderson. The first offering from McCartney III Imagined comes from American singer/rapper/songwriter Dominic Fike, whose cover of 'The Kiss of Venus' transmutes the tender acoustic ballad into a retro-futuristic R&B tour de force.

The result is a kaleidoscopic reinterpretation of an album Rolling Stone accurately tagged 'an inspiration to us all'-one that serves as an extension of the instantly beloved McCartney III while standing on its own as brilliant and adventurous milestone in the McCartney discography. Personally curated by Paul, McCartney III Imagined features an A-List assortment of friends, fans and brand new acquaintances, each covering and/or reimagining their favorite McCartney III moments in their own signature styles. Hailed upon its release last year as 'vital and comfortable taking new chances' (Rolling Stone) and 'cheery, resilient, forever looking forward' (The New Yorker), Paul McCartney's McCartney III is now literally moving into the future in the form of McCartney III Imagined, to be released digitally April 16 on Capitol Records, and available for pre-order now. 'THE KISS OF VENUS (DOMINIC FIKE)' OUT NOW - BUY/STREAM HERE! PAAK, BECK, BLOOD ORANGE, DAMON ALBARN, EOB, JOSH HOMME, KHRUANGBIN, 3D RDN FROM MASSIVE ATTACK, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, ST. McCARTNEY III REINTERPRETED BY ALL-STAR LINEUP INCLUDING ANDERSON.

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