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Beatles' Final Single Revives Lennon’s Demo with AI Magic

2/28/2025

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The Beatles' long-awaited final single, "Now and Then," breathes new life into John Lennon's 1977 demo, enhanced through cutting-edge machine learning. Co-producer Giles Martin emphasized that AI was not used to recreate Lennon's voice. Set for a November release, the track showcases the talents of McCartney, Starr, and previously recorded contributions from Harrison.

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The Beatles' long-awaited final single, "Now and Then," breathes new life into John Lennon's 1977 demo, enhanced through cutting-edge machine learning. Co-producer Giles Martin emphasized that AI was not used to recreate Lennon's voice. Set for a November release, the track showcases the talents of McCartney, Starr, and previously recorded contributions from Harrison.