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Hear Sean Lennon and Willow Smith Duet "Bird Song," Written By The Late Carrie Fisher
Hear Sean Lennon and Willow Smith Duet "Bird Song," Written By The Late Carrie Fisher

Hear Sean Lennon and Willow Smith Duet "Bird Song," Co-Written By The Late Carrie Fisher

Hear Sean Lennon and Willow Smith Duet "Bird Song," Written By The Late Carrie Fisher

In the wake of Carrie Fisher's death, Sean Lennon (son of Jon and Yoko) wrote a touching remembrance, professing his gratitude for the actress who he considered a lifelong friend.

Yesterday, Lennon shared a song co-written by Fisher, recorded in the weeks following her death with the assistance of Willow Smith (a "prodigal angel.") "Bird Song" bears a striking resemblance to The Beatles' "Because," swirled with harmonies and anchored by a bed of ivories; a heartfelt sonic salute. You can hear it down below along with a few word from Lennon.

"Carrie and I wrote this song years ago. When she died I just felt I had to record it. This is only a demo unmixed, we only had a few hours to record it. But the lyrics she wrote with me I think are marvelous. Carrie and I used to stay up til dawn chatting and pontificating about life. They were my best moments. Anyway... we wrote a song about staying up too late and hearing the birds sing. Willow Smith is a prodigal angel and was generous enough to lend her golden voice to this little tune."