Industry Jul 3, 2026
Mick Jagger on Paul McCartney's Punk Bassline
“I said to Andy, ‘Is he into this?’ Because it's really a punk tune, and it's going to go really fast," remembers Jagger
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Mick Jagger stated that he initially had reservations about Paul McCartney's bass playing on the new Rolling Stones song "Covered In You," as he felt the track had a distinct punk feel. He confirmed with producer Andrew Watt that McCartney was comfortable with the song's style.
Jagger expressed that McCartney's contribution was precisely what the song required and was completed very quickly. He had checked with Watt about McCartney's willingness to engage with the fast-paced, punk-influenced nature of the track. Originally reported by MusicRadar.