Beatles' exclusive Carnival

Dec 21, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Lost Beatles song 'Carnival of light' is not for lunch ladies, says Sir Paul McCartney.

The musician admits he was slightly bemused when approached by an attendant at his daughter Beatrice's school asking about the Fab Four track, which is set to be released.

Paul said: "I was like, ' don't think you'd like it.' People are thinking there's another 'Strawberry Fields' somewhere, you know, this is more plinky-plonk. I mean, I like it, but it's not to everyone's taste."

In November, Paul told of his plans to release the 14-minute "happening" which was created by the band - Paul, Ringo Starr, the late John Lennon and George Harrison, who is also deceased - for the Million Volt Light and Sound Rave in 1967.

The track reportedly includes many psychedelic sounds while John and Paul scream random phrases, including "Are you all right?" and "Barcelona!"

Describing the record, Paul said: "We were set up in the studio and would just go in every day and record. I said to the guys, this is a bit indulgent, but would you mind giving me 10 minutes?

"All I want you to do is just wander round all the stuff and bang it, shout, play it. Then we put a bit of echo on it. It's very free."

Earlier plans to release the song on a Beatles anthology album were vetoed by George. Paul must now get permission from the late guitarist's estate if it is to become available to fans.