Beyoncé is bringing "Blackbird" back to Paul McCartney's truth by honoring Black history. In a 2018 interview, the former Beatles member discussed the inspiration behind the song, The Little Rock Nine, and the brave Black women desegregating the South. From @garrison_hayes:
@MotherJones @ClaraJeffery @garrison_hayes Paul McCartney's genius never fails to amaze. The Beatles were a gift to our generation.
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes Inspiration behind a song is not IN the song if noone was aware of a connection until decades later
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes I never knew this. Thank you !
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes Gratitude to @PaulMcCartney for having the compassion, generosity, and timely insight to write it. There’s lots of good stuff included in @Beyonce’s new album. #MusicIsUniversal
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes Bettye Lavette did an awesome version not so long ago. youtu.be/uP81P0OF_II?si…
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes Something something all cults of personality are weird.
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes The backstory is where it’s at … #COWBOYCARTER
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes Good to know; I had no idea.
@MotherJones @garrison_hayes That guy’s voice… omg, it’s awesome.