The Beatles to release emotional 'final song' more than 50 years after band broke up

Now And Then was based on a demo recording by John Lennon in the 1970s.

Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono gave the recording to The Beatles after his death in 1980.

George Harrison and the other former members of The Beatles recorded new parts over the following years.

However, the iconic Liverpudlian quartet did not release the song after blaming issues extracting Lennon's vocals and piano in a clear mix due to limited technology at the time.

Harrison passed away in November 2001 at the age of 58.

Sir Paul hinted at the song earlier this summer.

The 81-year-old confirmed AI technology had been used to "extricate" Lennon's vocals from an old cassette.

He said: “There it was, John's voice, crystal clear.

“It's quite emotional. And we all play on it, it's a genuine Beatles recording.

“In 2023 to still be working on Beatles music, and about to release a new song the public haven't heard, I think it's an exciting thing.”

Sir Paul added: “It was the closest we'll ever come to having him back in the room so it was very emotional for all of us.

“It was like John was there, you know. It's far out.”

Lennon's son Sean Ono Lennon described the new song as "incredibly touching".

"It's the last song my dad, Paul, George and Ringo got to make together. It's like a time capsule and all feels very meant to be," he added.

The song will premiere at 2pm on November 2.

It will also feature on newly-remastered versions of The Beatles' Red and Blue albums.

The albums are due for release just one week later on November 10.