What's happened
Dolly Parton collaborates with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and others for a cover of Let It Be
Why it matters
The collaboration between Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr for a cover of Let It Be is significant due to the reunion of the surviving Beatles members and the involvement of a music legend like Dolly Parton.
What the papers say
The Guardian emphasizes the significance of the collaboration and the involvement of the surviving Beatles members and Dolly Parton. The Times provides a detailed review of the cover, highlighting the involvement of the supergroup and the faithful rendition of the song. The Independent and AP News do not provide additional unique perspectives on the event.
How we got here
The collaboration marks a significant reunion of the surviving Beatles members and Dolly Parton for a cover of Let It Be, contributing to the anticipation for Parton's new album.
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Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles.
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time.
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Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music.
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Sir Richard Starkey MBE, better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.