Mick Jagger's collaboration with Paul McCartney on the new Rolling Stones album is a masterclass in effortless cool. The veteran frontman has hailed his time in the studio with the Beatles legend as "very easy", despite their long histories in music. It's no wonder, given that even the most iconic of rock 'n' roll partnerships can sometimes feel like a natural fit.
McCartney lent his bass duties to the track 'Covered In You', which drops on the new album 'Foreign Tongues' next Friday (July 10th). This isn't McCartney's first rodeo with The Stones, of course - he also played bass on 'Bite My Head Off' from their previous album, 'Hackney Diamonds', released last year. Jagger reveals that McCartney recorded his part for the new track during the same session as his contribution to 'Hackney Diamonds', bringing a fresh funk twist to the proceedings.
Jagger's praise for McCartney's work is well-deserved - he brought the heat with an "overdriven bass" that perfectly captured the punk spirit of the track, all in just 10 minutes. It's a testament to the ease and camaraderie between these two rock titans, who've been friends for decades.
McCartney himself was over the moon to be asked to contribute, telling NME he was "chuffed" by the opportunity. In the studio with Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, he felt like a fan let loose in a dream gig - despite being one of the biggest names in rock music.
The star-studded 'Foreign Tongues' promises to be an album for the ages, with contributions from Robert Smith (The Cure), Bruno Mars, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and more. Classics like 'Divine Intervention', 'Never Wanna Lose You', and 'Beautiful Delilah' sit alongside previously released singles 'Rough And Twisted', 'In The Stars', and 'Jealous Lover', not to mention a heartfelt tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.
This collaboration is just the latest chapter in the intertwined histories of two of Britain's most influential bands. From McCartney and John Lennon penning 'I Wanna Be Your Man' for The Stones back in 1963, it's clear that these musical giants have always had a special bond - one that continues to inspire new music today.