April 11, 2011 7:47

The Cure, Kiss and Billy Joel for Paul McCartney covers album

James McCartney has also contributed to album

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Paul McCartney is organising the recording of a new covers album featuring versions of his solo songs and tracks by his old band Wings.

The Cure, Billy Joel and Kiss are among the acts who have signed up to contribute, reports The Sun.

McCartney's son James has collaborated with The Cure for the album. He and the band recorded their effort in a studio in Sussex recently, although it's not been revealed which song they tackled.

The release plan for the album is also yet to be revealed.

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