Beyoncé has received her flowers from yet another country music icon, Nancy Sinatra, eldest daughter of Frank Sinatra, following the release of her Cowboy Carter album.
Taking to X/Twitter, Sinatra spoke of the significance of being featured on Queen B’s latest album. She praised the sampling of her 1966 classic, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” calling it possibly the best yet.
“To have a little piece of one of my records in a @Beyonce song is very meaningful to me because I love her,” she wrote, referencing the Cowboy Carter track “Ya Ya.” “She represents what is great about today’s music and I’m delighted to be a tiny part of it.”
She added: “This may be the best sample of ‘Boots’ yet! And the beat goes on… #Beyonce.”
To have a little piece of one of my records in a @Beyonce song is very meaningful to me because I love her. She represents what is great about today’s music and I’m delighted to be a tiny part of it. This may be the best sample of “Boots” yet! And the beat goes on… #Beyoncepic.twitter.com/M7VXqVlP62
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) March 29, 2024
In December 1965, Lee Hazlewood penned the iconic hit “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” which soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its enduring appeal spans decades, with covers by Billy Ray Cyrus, The Supremes, Megadeth, and many more.
Beyoncé’s latest album boasts an impressive roster of samples and features. With nods to The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” and selections from The Beatles and Chuck Berry, the album is a sonic feast that promises to captivate listeners of all ages.
Notably, the album showcases collaborations with legends like Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, alongside rising stars like Brittney Spencer and Tiera Kennedy, and surprise appearances from Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, and even Bey’s daughter Rumi Carter.
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