McCartney frustrated with iTunes delays

Sir Paul McCartney has said that plans to release the Beatles' songs on iTunes have hit further obstacles.

The latest delay is reportedly down to Apple Corp - which houses the group's back catalogue - and copyright holder EMI failing to agree terms to release the tracks on iTunes and other download services.

McCartney said: "That is constantly being talked of - we'd like to do it. What happens is, when something's as big as the Beatles, it's heavy negotiations.

"We are very for it; we've been pushing it. But there are a couple of sticking points, I understand. So the last word I got back was that it had stalled, the whole process.

"[EMI executives] want something we're not prepared to give them. Hey, sounds like the music business.

"It's between EMI and the Beatles - what else is new."