McCartney to debut new songs live on iTunes stream

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2011 file photo, musician Paul McCartney performs on stage during his "Good Evening Europe" European Tour, his first since 2004, at the O2 arena in London. McCartney will debut the songs from his new album "Kisses on the Bottom" in a free live streaming performance on iTunes. The performance takes place at 10 p.m. EST Thursday from Capitol Studios in Los Angeles where much of the new album was recorded. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file) EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The Associated Press Updated 6:16 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2012

NEW YORK — Paul McCartney will debut the songs from his new album "Kisses on the Bottom" in a free live streaming performance on iTunes.

The performance takes place at 10 p.m. EST Thursday from Capitol Studios in Los Angeles where much of the new album was recorded.

"Kisses on the Bottom" features McCartney's interpretation of several beloved standards like "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," ''Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive" and "Bye Bye Blackbird," and has two new songs, "My Valentine" with Eric Clapton and "Only Our Hearts" with Stevie Wonder.

The former Beatle recorded the album with the help of Diana Krall and her backing band.

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February 08, 2012 11:12 PM EST

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