Sir Paul McCartney has not only been the man behind some of the most famous songs and performances of all time, but he’s also recorded many of the best bass lines in rock history, for my money. It’s no wonder then that Travis frontman Fran Healy emailed the former Beatle’s management when looking for a guest bassist on his forthcoming solo album, Wreckorder (which also boasts a Neko Case cameo). In an interview with WRNR, Healy discussed the collaboration, saying that McCartney recorded his parts for “As It Comes” remotely and sent three takes back. Healy then edited (aka “comped”) the various takes for the final version. “I didn’t know whether I should or not ’cause it’s, like, Paul McCartney. How do you comp a Beatle?” Healy joked. Entertainment Weekly‘s Music Mix has an exclusive stream of the track, so check it out. If you like what you hear, watch Healy’s interview and performance of new songs on WRNR, and stream a different Wreckorder cut, “Buttercups,” below:
Fran Healy (Feat. Paul McCartney) – “As It Comes”
Fran Healy – “Buttercups”