iHeartRadio Announces World Premiere of The Last Beatles Song “Now And Then” to be Simultaneously Played Across 740 Broadcast Stations Nationwide

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iHeartMedia announces the world premiere of the last Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' across its broadcast stations on November 2, 2023. The song was written and sung by John Lennon, developed by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and finally finished by Paul and Ringo over four decades later. The release features the band's 1962 debut UK single, 'Love Me Do,' as a double A-side single.

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• iHeartMedia will broadcast the last Beatles song 'Now And Then' on over 740 iHeartRadio stations across the U.S., reaching millions of fans simultaneously. The release is a significant moment in music history and celebrates the enduring legacy of The Beatles.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In conjunction with today’s Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe announcement in London, iHeartMedia announced it will World Premiere across its broadcast stations nationwide the last Beatles song “Now And Then,” written and sung by John Lennon, developed and worked on by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and now finally finished by Paul and Ringo over four decades later. “Now And Then” will broadcast on more than 740 iHeartRadio stations across the U.S. on November 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET.

The double A-side single pairs the last Beatles song with the first: the band’s 1962 debut UK single, “Love Me Do,” a truly fitting full-circle counterpart to “Now And Then.” Both songs are mixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos®, and the release features original cover art by renowned artist Ed Ruscha.

“Through the years, The Beatles have always counted on radio to connect with their fans,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We are proud that iHeart is part of this momentous release, sharing this special moment in music history from the world’s greatest band.”

Fans can tune-in to iHeartRadio Classic Rock, Classic Hits, CHR, Country, AC, Hot AC, News / Talk, Sports and more stations on November 2 at 10 a.m. ET to hear the last Beatles song “Now And Then.” iHeartRadio Classic Rock Stations will continue to broadcast the single every hour throughout the day.

“The Beatles changed music and global culture forever,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “It’s only fitting that we celebrate the last Beatles song release by sharing it with millions of fans simultaneously on the day it’s released.”

Fans can also listen to all The Beatles songs on the iHeartRadio app by searching “The Beatles” to hear their favorites.

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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FAQ

When will the last Beatles song be premiered on iHeartRadio?

The last Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' will be premiered on iHeartRadio on November 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. ET.

How many iHeartRadio stations will broadcast the last Beatles song?

Over 740 iHeartRadio stations across the U.S. will broadcast the last Beatles song, 'Now And Then.'

What is the significance of the release featuring 'Love Me Do'?

The release of the last Beatles song, 'Now And Then,' features the band's 1962 debut UK single, 'Love Me Do,' as a double A-side single, symbolizing a full-circle counterpart to the new song.

Can fans listen to all The Beatles songs on the iHeartRadio app?

Yes, fans can listen to all The Beatles songs on the iHeartRadio app by searching 'The Beatles' to hear their favorites.