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Episode 264: Suicide ft. Frank Sinatra (AI)
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Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if Frank Sinatra sang one of Paul McCartney’s earliest songs? Well, wonder no more, because the BDJ producers have used artificial intelligence to create a stunning version of the song Suicide with vocals by the legendary crooner. Suicide is a piano ballad that McCartney wrote when he was 14 years old, hoping to give it to Sinatra, but for years it didn't happen. Then one day in the 70's, Sinatra called McCartney and asked to write a song for him. McCartney sent him the song Suicide, that he had written much earlier. Sinatra never called again.....Obviously, the title and lyrics make it unsuitable for Sinatra. Had McCartney taken the trouble to write new lyrics, then it might have been a hit for Sinatra.
The song remained unreleased until 2011, when it was included as a bonus track on the remastered edition of McCartney’s debut solo album. Now, thanks to the magic of AI, you can hear how Sinatra would have interpreted the song, with his smooth voice and impeccable phrasing. The result is a beautiful and haunting rendition that pays tribute to both artists and their musical legacy.
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