The Beatles’ Now And Then—dubbed “the last Beatles song”—arrives with a poignant, nostalgia-filled music video that blends the past and present in a heartfelt tribute. Directed by Peter Jackson, the video opens with a touching montage of home recordings, showing John Lennon strumming the original 1978 demo on his piano, his voice raw and intimate, while present-day Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr add their parts, seamlessly stitching together decades.
Clever AI-assisted audio restoration brings Lennon’s vocals to life, while George Harrison’s archived guitar parts (recorded in the ’90s) weave into the track. The video shifts between old footage—smiling, young Beatles in the studio—and modern-day Paul and Ringo, now in their 80s, listening to the finished song with quiet reverence. A subtle but powerful moment shows a shadowy Lennon and Harrison appearing beside them, a ghostly yet comforting presence.
The track itself is a melancholic yet uplifting ballad, with lush strings (arranged by Paul and Giles Martin) and harmonies that feel like a final, loving goodbye. Even the cassette tape labeled “For Paul” from Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, makes a cameo—a tiny detail that ties the whole story together. It’s not just a song; it’s a time machine, a reunion, and a perfect farewell.