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Forty years on, McCartney wants the world to hear 'lost' Beatles epic

For Beatles fans across the world it has gained near mythical status. The 14-minute improvised track called 'Carnival of Light' was recorded in 1967 and played just once in public. It was never released because three of the Fab Four thought it too adventurous. The track, a jumble of shrieks and psychedelic effects, is said to be as far from the melodic ballads that made Sir Paul McCartney famous as it is possible to imagine. But now McCartney has said that the public will have the chance to judg...

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16:03 on November 15 2008

Forty years on, McCartney wants the world to hear 'lost' Beatles epic

Guardian Music — For Beatles fans across the world it has gained near mythical status. The 14-minute improvised track called 'Carnival of Light' was recorded in 1967 and played just once ... more info

17:02 on November 15 2008

McCartney Wants To Release 40-year old Beatles Song

Undercover, Australia — Paul McCartney says he wants the currently unreleased Beatles song `Carnival Of Light` to be heard by all. more info

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16:00 on November 15 2008

The weirdest Beatles track of all may be released, 41 years on

The Independent — A 14-minute, improvised, experimental track recorded by the Beatles which was considered unworthy of being issued under their name may be released 41 years after its only... more info

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