The Beatles Re-Unite On New Album

Fans of The Beatles have been left stunned by news that Ringo Starr has recruited Sir Paul McCartney for his forthcoming album.

The Beatles split in 1970, but since then the various members have re-united for a number of projects. Drummer Ringo Starr has historically been the centre of any re-union, with one of his solo albums featuring each of the Fab Four - but sadly not at the same time.

The remaining members of The Beatles have not worked together on a project since the famed singles 'Free As A Bird' and 'True Love'. Sadly, since those tracks were released the band have lost George Harrison to cancer.

The two surviving members of the band have hooked up to make music together. Ringo Starr has been working on his new album for some time, and when Sir Paul McCartney heard the tracks he couldn't wait to get involved.

In a statement the jovial drummer said: "I played him this track and Paul said, 'Give me the headphones. Give me a pair of cans.'"

"He went to the mic and he just invented that part where he follows on my vocal. That was all Paul McCartney, and there could be nothing better. He's a genius."

The pair have worked together recently. Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney appeared together onstage to promote the recent Rock Band game, while the two also played together earlier this year at a benefit concert in Radio City Music Hall.

Due for release next year, Ringo Starr's album will be preceded by the single 'Walk With Me'. In addition to this the drummer has also recruited Sir Paul McCartney for the track 'Peace Dream' playing bass guitar.

Ringo Starr is set to release 'Y Not' on January 12th.