The Beatles have released their last single ever, a tune titled “Now and Then” which was started by John Lennon and finished with artificial intelligence.
It’s been nearly 30 years since The Beatles released what had been known as their “last” single…until now. After decades, the band is back together, if only for one more song. The Fab Four have officially released what is now being labeled their last single—for real this time—titled “Now and Then.”
The single is a fitting end to The Beatles, and it’s sure to delight many longtime lovers of the band. The tune puts Lennon front-and-center, focusing on his vocals, his beautiful lyrics and his piano playing, which all provide the structure for the track. It is supported by added instrumentation by the remaining members, who provided everything from guitars and drums to light orchestration.
“Now and Then” seems to fit squarely in the middle of The Beatles’s discography. It is longer and grander than their earliest singles, such as “Love Me Do”—which serves as the song’s B-side—but not nearly as adventurous as their later, more experimental work, such as the tracks heard on what’s known as The White Album.
