James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon ‘come together’ in new collaborative single

Virgin Radio

16 Apr 2024, 11:49

Following in the footsteps of their fathers, James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon have co-written a new single called Primrose Hill.

Following the excitement around the release of the ‘last Beatles song’, Now and Then, in November of last year, it’s clear that what many Beatles fans want is more Lennon-McCartney songwriting magic. Well, their prayers have been answered by the next generation!

Paul and Linda McCartney’s son, James McCartney, has released his new single Primrose Hill on the 12th April, and to the joy of many dedicated fans of the Fab Four, the song is co-written with the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon. 

James McCartney shared a message to his Instagram followers saying: “Today I am so very excited to share my latest song co-written by my good friend [Sean Ono Lennon]. With the release of this song it feels like we’re really getting the ball rolling and I am so excited to continue to share music with you.”

The new song undoubtedly takes influence from the collaborative work of their fathers, with the classic rock and roll sound of the Beatles and psychedelic tones of the band’s later years. 

One fan commented on McCartney’s Instagram in response to the song saying: "Lennon-McCartney live on. Fill the world with great music, guys! We need it!”

While another exclaimed: “Beautiful. You can certainly hear the influence of Paul and John, but it’s also your own sound. Love it.”

Paul McCartney proudly shared his son’s collaboration announcement on Facebook, sharing his love to Ono Lennon for co-writing the single – so the track is definitely Beatles-approved!

The new song is McCartney’s first release since his third album, The Blackberry Train, was released in 2016 and fans can expect more from the Beatles legacy with McCartney teasing more music on the horizon. 

He also asked fans to get involved with the release, urging couples to enter a contest and submit videos that “capture the essence of love”, featuring the singer’s new release. 

Primrose Hill, by James McCartney and Sean Ono-Lennon, is out now.