Cassette of unheard Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr song heading for auction
Written by News on 04/05/2020
An unheard track by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, recorded after The Beatles split and believed to be the only song written together by the pair, is set to be auctioned.
Angel In Disguise was recorded by the stars as a demo for Sir Ringo‘s 1992 solo album Time Takes Time, but didn’t make the final cut.
The cassette is being sold by former Radio Luxembourg DJ Tony Prince, who was asked to find artists to record alternative versions after The Beatles drummer rejected the track, and is expected to fetch up to £20,000.
It has never been heard publicly and could be the only song co-written exclusively by Starr and The Beatles’ bassist McCartney, according to auctioneers.
Paul Fairweather, from Omega Auctions, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to bring to the market a previously unheard and unreleased track…
“We think the track certainly had enough about it to be included in the album and I am sure if Paul was to release this himself it would certainly prove a hit with fans.”
The cassette contains two versions of the song – a rough lo-fi demo with Sir Paul on vocals, as well as a fuller mixed version with musicians and backing vocals, plus Sir Ringo singing.
Another Sir Ringo demo, Everyone Wins, which was shelved but later released on a compilation recording, is also on the tape.
Included with the cassette are the original mailing envelope and a typed note requesting that Prince make a “pop/rap” version of the demo, as well as printed lyrics and notation for the track.
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The tape, with other memorabilia, will go under the hammer at Omega Auctions’ online sale on May 19, with 25% of proceeds donated to the NHS Charities Together COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.
Dozens of other items are also being auctioned by Prince, including records and memorabilia from artists including ABBA, David Bowie, Kate Bush and Elvis Presley.
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