Paul Weller covers Beatles to celebrate Sir Paul McCartney's 70th

PAUL WELLER will mark SIR PAUL McCARTNEY's upcoming 70th birthday with a cover of THE BEATLES' song BIRTHDAY.

The former The Jam musician is a huge fan of McCartney, and to celebrate his idol's milestone birthday on Monday (18Jun12), he will release the track for download.

The money raised from sales of the single will be handed to the War Child charity.

Weller says, "It's my own little tribute to the man who, along with the rest of The Beatles, got me into music in the first place."

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