The Beatles classic Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift’s wedding
Paul McCartney revived a Beatles classic for the first time in 60 years during Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York City wedding.
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- Primary Driver: Paul McCartney revived a Beatles classic for the first time in 60 years during Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York City wedding.
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Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks performed at the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in NYC. During the event, McCartney performed the Beatles song "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Coverage from Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Yahoo emphasizes that this marked the first time McCartney played the specific classic since 1964.
People.com also noted that Tom Hanks was seen leaving the venue. Further reporting may focus on the specific details of the performances by McCartney and Nicks at the event.
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The obvious questions
Which song did Paul McCartney perform?
He performed the Beatles classic "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
When was the last time McCartney performed this song?
According to Rolling Stone and Yahoo, he had not played the song since 1964.
Who else performed at the wedding?
Stevie Nicks also performed at the event.
Who reported it (22)
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Why Paul McCartney Gave Taylor Swift the Perfect Beatles Wedding Song Rolling Stone · 98d ago broke it first
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Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time Since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rolling Stone · 99d ago broke it first
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