The Art of McCartney is a tribute album to musician Paul McCartney and is due for release on November 18, 2014. The 42 song set, which covers McCartney's solo work and work with the Beatles features as wide range of artists such as Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Alice Cooper, Smokey Robinson and Kiss. According to producer Ralph Sall, the project has been in the works for over 11 years.
The Cure featuring James McCartney, Paul's son, performing their cover of "Hello, Goodbye" was released on September 9, 2014 through Rollingstone.com.
The compilation will be available in a variety of formats, ranging from standard 34 track CD, vinyl and digital releases to a 42 track deluxe set with hardbound books, a DVD documentary about the making of the album and more. A limited edition deluxe box set, which has been limited to 1,000 copies will also be released and includes signed artwork by Beatles associate Alan Aldridge, a USB drive designed to look like McCartney's signature Hofner bass, the aforementioned DVD documentary, an audio documentary, an illustrated guide to the release, art cards, CDs, vinyl and a certificate of authenticity.