In 2013, two icons from entirely different worlds came together for a surreal and unforgettable collaboration. Sir Paul McCartney, legendary Beatle and songwriting genius, welcomed Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp to Abbey Road Studios—the very place where Beatles history was made—for the filming of the music video for “Queenie Eye,” a track from McCartney’s solo album *New*.
The setting couldn’t have been more fitting: the hallowed walls of Studio Two, where McCartney once recorded “Penny Lane” and “Hey Jude,” now played host to a new chapter in his ever-evolving artistic journey. Depp, known for his love of rock ‘n’ roll and his deep respect for classic musicians, was a natural addition to the project. Clad in his signature layered, bohemian style, Depp appeared relaxed yet reverent, visibly aware of the history surrounding him.
But this wasn’t just a meeting of fame for fame’s sake. McCartney and Depp shared a real creative spark. In the whimsical video, Depp joins an all-star cast—including Kate Moss, Meryl Streep, Jude Law, and Chris Pine—as they drift through the studio space, lost in the joy and strangeness of music. Depp is seen nodding along to the track, wandering the legendary studio floor as if caught in a dream. His quiet presence added depth and soul to the playful visuals, capturing the magic that McCartney’s music has always inspired.
Their collaboration wasn’t their first—and it wouldn’t be their last. Depp has appeared in multiple McCartney videos, a testament to the mutual admiration between the two. On that day in 2013, what unfolded was more than a music video shoot. It was a celebration of timeless artistry, of creative worlds colliding, and of the enduring power of a Beatle still making music that draws legends into
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