The RZA has revealed that the Wu-Tang Clan will be covering the Beatles song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” for their forthcoming album, The 8 Diagrams.
Who have they recruited to help them with this tremendous task? None other than the son of legendary Beatle George Harrison – Dhani Harrison!
“He’s the biggest Wu-Tang fan in the world,” said RZA, in an interview with Rolling Stone. “He knew all the kung fu shit! That’s deep! I told him I would be honored if he played his father’s song.”
The Wu also snagged Chili Pepper John Frusciante for the song, which will be called “Gently Weeps.” The song will feature the Clan rapping over the cover done by Dhani and John, while acting out what has been described as a “heroin dealer/heroin user saga.” Method Man will be the victim, while Ghostface will be the dealer.
In other Wu news, 8 Diagrams now has a release date of November 13. This and the Beatles song have been confirmed by the Wu publicist.
