Continuing my countdown of the songs on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter…

#16. ‘Desert Eagle’

A sick bass line drives this minute-long track, layered with sweet harmonies. To say it leaves you wanting more is an understatement.

#15. ‘Blackbiird’

The more successful of the album’s two classic covers, this one finds Beyoncé delivering a faithful version of The Beatles’ masterpiece (so faithful that the vocals are laid over Paul McCartney’s original instrumental track). Beyoncé showcases a quartet of female Black country artists — Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts, and Brittney Spencer — using her platform to elevate others.

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