Ananova:

Sir Paul McCartney has recorded an orchestral version of an unreleased Beatles song as a Christmas present for his wife and baby daughter.

McCartney is said to have brought in top violinists and harpists for the recording of the song, called Mother and Child.

He's dedicating it to wife Heather and daughter Beatrice, says The Sun.

He began writing it in the Sixties but never finished it. The Beatles had planned to include it on the album Let It Be but it never saw the light of day.

A close friend said: "Paul didn't want to give Heather just jewellery or perfume this year. The song is the best way he could think of to show how much he loves Heather and Bea.

"It's a beautiful and emotional track and he knows how much it will mean to Heather. He is determined this song belongs to Heather. And he wants Bea to cherish it as she grows up."