This cover song is part of the guitarist's upcoming studio album, which will feature several other covers.

Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has released a cover of the Beatles , "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".

The cover is part of Malmsteen's upcoming album, Blue Lightning , which will be released on March 29th by Mascot Records. According to the musician, the album is a tribute to the blues and to great names in rock.

In addition to the Beatles, the guitarist chose Deep Purple, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones , and Eric Clapton to receive his reinterpretations. Blue Lightning will also feature unreleased tracks by Yngwie Malmsteen.

Listen to the cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" below, and then check out the cover art and tracklist for Blue Lightning.

Yngwie Malmsteen - Blue Lightning

Blue Lightning tracklist:
1. Blue Lightning
2. Foxy Lady
3. Demon's Eye
4. 1911 Strut
5. Blue Jeans Blues
6. Purple Haze
7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
8. Sun's Up Top's Down
9. Peace, Please
10. Paint It Black
11. Smoke On The Water
12. Forever Man
BONUS:
13. Little Miss Lover
14. Jumping Jack Fish

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