Rock legends Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney have shared decades of musical history, but even lifelong respect didn’t stop Jagger from having a few doubts before inviting the former Beatle to record with The Rolling Stones.
Speaking about the band’s upcoming album, Foreign Tongues, Jagger revealed that he initially questioned whether McCartney could deliver the raw, punk-inspired bass sound needed for the track “Covered In You.” The song required a simple yet aggressive performance, leading Jagger to consult producer Andrew Watt before the recording session.
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Any hesitation disappeared almost immediately once McCartney stepped into the studio.
Jagger recalled that the music icon understood exactly what the song needed and completed the bass part in roughly ten minutes. The quick session left everyone impressed, with Jagger praising McCartney’s professionalism and ability to deliver precisely the sound the band had envisioned.
McCartney also spoke warmly about the collaboration, describing the opportunity to play alongside The Rolling Stones as both exciting and refreshing. Rather than viewing the session as another routine recording, he embraced the experience, saying he enjoyed stepping into the role of a guest musician and witnessing the band’s creative chemistry firsthand.
The collaboration continues a musical relationship that stretches back more than six decades. Although the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were often portrayed as rivals during the 1960s, both bands have collaborated and supported one another throughout their careers. McCartney previously appeared on the Stones’ 2023 album Hackney Diamonds, while the Beatles famously wrote “I Wanna Be Your Man” for the Rolling Stones early in their career.
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Foreign Tongues, the Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album, is scheduled for release on July 10. Alongside McCartney, the record features contributions from several acclaimed musicians, including Robert Smith, Chad Smith, Steve Winwood, and Bruno Mars, highlighting another ambitious chapter in the legendary band’s enduring career.
