Paul McCartney
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SEATTLE, United States (AFP) - The legendary Beatles singer-songwriter would release the album on Hear Music later this year, for sale at traditional retail outlets as well as Starbucks coffee houses.

Hear Music was launched by Starbucks and the Concord Music Group earlier this month.

The announcement was made at the Starbucks Annual shareholders meeting where McCartney made a surprise appearance via satellite, expressing his excitement at working with Hear Music.

"For me, the great thing is the commitment and the passion and the love of music, which as an artist is good to see," said McCartney, 64.

"It's a new world now and people are thinking of new ways to reach the people, and for me thats always been my aim."

Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Groups past collaborations include Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company," which has sold 5.5 million copies worldwide and won eight Grammy Awards.

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