Corey Feldman Honors McCartney With Beatles-Inspired Song
On Sir Paul's July milestone Feldman shares BTS clips ahead of his new single Characters
Image: Instagram
Early Birthday Tribute
Corey Feldman kicked off Sir Paul McCartney’s birthday celebrations with a surprise Instagram post on July 16. In the caption, Feldman wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL MCCARTNEY! I WAS GONNA HOLD THIS BACK A FEW MORE DAYS BUT WHEN I LEARNED IT WAS SIR PAUL’S BDAY I COULDN’T RESIST THE CHANCE OF RELEASING IT EARLY IN THE HOPES THAT SOMEHOW NEWS TRAVELS 2 HIM & HE GETS 2 C MY LITTLE TRIBUTE! #HAPPYBIRTHDAYPAULMCCARTNEY🎈.” The 52-year-old actor-turned-musician then turned the fanfare into a teaser for his upcoming single.
Sneak Peek At ‘characters’
Feldman announced that his new song, titled “Characters,” is a direct tribute to The Beatles and Paul McCartney himself. He revealed that “Characters will b released this coming weekend on 6-22-25 all over the world! As I’ve mentioned it’s totally inspired by @thebeatles & @paulmccartney & I’m even playing my own drums in the style of @ringostarrmusic.” Sources confirm the single will drop June 22, 2025, on all major streaming platforms.
Fans can view the full post here: https://instagram.com/p/DLEJ6Wvxwiq/
Behind The Studio Scenes
Feldman treated followers to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from multiple studios. Clips include:
• Dolby Theatre Atmos sessions with engineer Troy Shouse ([@troyshouse])
• Tracking at Sugar Studios in Los Angeles
• Recording a piccolo trumpet at Feldman Mansion Studios
• Candid shots of Feldman laying down drum and vocal tracks
He teased that the Dolby Atmos mix is “#COMINGSOON but won’t b immediately avail on 6-22.” Single artwork was designed by @marklondonart and @marklondon3, based on a photo by @bobbiesundaynightsky.
Corey Feldman’s Musical Journey
Best known for his acting roles in The Goonies and Stand by Me, Feldman has spent decades exploring music alongside his film work. Wikipedia notes that he launched his first album, Love Left, in 2002 and later formed the duo The Two Coreys with his late friend Corey Haim. “Characters” represents his latest venture into original songwriting and production.
In his post, Feldman injected humor and excitement: “I can’t w8 4 U guys 2 experience #CHARACTERS #CHARACTERS3D.” He closed by urging fans to stay tuned for more teasers and the full release schedule.
Over the past year, Feldman’s Instagram has featured his “Monday Memories” legend series—photos with icons from Janet Jackson and John Travolta to Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. This latest tribute underscores his ongoing admiration for the Fab Four.
Fans and industry insiders alike are watching to see if Sir Paul himself will notice Feldman’s early-birthday surprise. With a worldwide release imminent, “Characters” could mark a milestone in Feldman’s evolving music career.
From pop-culture legend to Beatles devotee, Feldman has shown he’s ready to channel that inspiration into fresh soundscapes. If this first taste is any indication, June 22 will be a big day for Feldman fans and Beatles aficionados alike.
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