Paul McCartney has shared a rare detail about Prince’s private archive, saying the late musician once recorded a version of The Beatles’ The Long and Winding Road that has never been released.
During a recent interview, McCartney said he heard the recording years ago and remembered it as a rehearsal take with a rockier feel than the original. He also praised Prince’s guitar work, describing the performance as powerful and full of energy.
McCartney said he may reach out to Prince’s estate to see whether anything can be done with the recording. There is no confirmed release plan at this point, and no official announcement has been made by the estate.
The conversation also touched on Taylor Swift. McCartney said Swift’s level of worldwide fame reminds him of the scale of Beatlemania, though he added that she does not really need advice from him.
The comments offered a small glimpse into how major artists view each other across generations, from The Beatles to Prince to Swift.