Flashback: PAUL MCCARTNEY RERECORDED ‘LET IT BE’ FOR VICTIMS OF A BOAT DISASTER IN 1987

Paul McCartney rerecorded The Beatles' "Let It Be" with Kate Bush, Boy George, Kim Wilde, Bananarama, and Rick Astley for charity.

He collaborated with a famous producer on the cover.

The Beatles‘ “Let It Be” is one of Paul McCartney’s most famous songs. He rerecorded it with the help of many major artists to help the victims of a ferry disaster. Subsequently, the cover inspired a parody by a famous band.

The Herald of Free Enterprise was a ferry that was supposed to travel from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Dover, England, on March 6, 1987. No one closed the ferry’s bow doors, which caused water to flood the ship. Within 90 seconds, the Herald of Free Enterprise capsized. 

Sadly, 193 people died on the Herald of Free Enterprise. Hypothermia killed most of the victims because they were stuck in the ferry in extremely cold water. Subsequently, the tragedy inspired news coverage and a cover of The Beatles’ “Let It Be” by a supergroup called Ferry Aid. The group included Paul, Kate Bush, Boy George, Kim Wilde, Bananarama, Rick Astley, and others. Paul designed Ferry Aid’s “Let It Be” as a charity single to raise money for those affected by the disaster.

The trio Stock Aitken Waterman produced Ferry Aid’s “Let It Be.” Hits like Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” and Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” made the trio famous. During a 2023 interview with NME, Pete Waterman of Stock Aitken Waterman discussed working with Paul on the cover.

 “Surreal,” he recalled. “You’re working with a Beatle for Christ’s sake! He’s a perfectionist. He kept wanting to do more vocal takes. Even when the record was No. 1, he was still telling me he could do it better!”

Subsequently, Ferry Aid’s “Let It Be” inspired Chumbawamba to create “Scab Aid.” That spoof criticized Ferry Aid as insincere in its charity. Chumbawamba became known for its hit single “Tubthumping,” as well as their many far-left stunts. For example, the band covered The Beatles’ “Her Majesty” with new lyrics criticizing Queen Elizabeth II.

Ferry Aid’s “Let It Be” garnered some negative reactions — but it highlighted Paul’s compassion.

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