Paul McCartney has reflected on the thrill of collaborating with The Rolling Stones in a recent interview with NME.The Beatles legend, who is also preparing to release his 19th solo album, ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’, shared his enthusiasm about contributing bass to the Stones’ upcoming record, marking his second appearance on one of their albums after featuring on ‘Hackney Diamonds’.McCartney explained that it was refreshing not to be a typical session musician; he simply arrived at the studio, picked up his bass, and played.

He described the experience as exhilarating, being in the presence of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood, and watching the creative process unfold, particularly the development of the track ‘Covered In You’.

Beyond his collaboration with The Rolling Stones, McCartney discussed his career, his memories with The Beatles, and the continued relevance of classic bands like The Stones and The Eagles, emphasising the importance of experiencing their music live.

His own new album has received praise from critics, including a four-star review from NME, which highlighted the personal reflections on his Liverpool childhood and a first-ever duet with Ringo Starr.

Overall, McCartney expressed a deep appreciation for music that spans generations and the unique excitement of contributing to the work of iconic artists.