LONDON – The Beatles returned to the top of the UK music charts on Friday, with the record-breaking track “Now And Then”, making history as the act with the longest gap between its first and last No. 1 single.
Billed as the last Beatles song, Now And Then features the voice of late member John Lennon and was developed using artificial intelligence. It also features parts recorded by surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr as well as the late George Harrison.
The group’s 18th UK No. 1 hit, it brings The Beatles back to the top of the Official Singles Chart 60 years after the group’s first No. 1 single From Me to You. The feat also extends The Beatles’ record as the British act with the most UK No. 1 singles in Official Charts history.
“It’s mind-boggling. It’s blown my socks off,” McCartney said in a statement. “It’s also a very emotional…
