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.
The story so far
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)
- Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding People.com · 48d ago
- Tom Hanks Attends Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding Weeks After Sharing Marriage Advice E! News · 48d ago
- Taylor Swift’s Wedding Doubles as a Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert From Paul McCartney & Stevie Nicks Billboard · 48d ago
- The Iconic Beatles Song Paul McCartney Performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Vanity Fair · 48d ago
- Taylor Swift’s Wedding Doubles as a Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert From Paul McCartney & Stevie Nicks Yahoo · 48d ago
- Why Paul McCartney's Performance At Taylor Swift's Wedding Has Beatles Fans Reeling Yahoo · 48d ago
- Why Paul McCartney Gave Taylor Swift the Perfect Beatles Wedding Song Rolling Stone · 48d ago broke it first
- Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift’s Wedding Celebration Yahoo · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney Performs at Taylor Swift’s Wedding Celebration Yahoo · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney performed a Beatles classic at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Entertainment Weekly · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks Perform at Taylor Swift's Wedding in NYC Ultimate Classic Rock · 50d ago
- The Beatles song Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding revealed Page Six · 50d ago
- Tom Hanks and Paul McCartney Seen Leaving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding People.com · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding The Guardian · 50d ago
- The Beatles classic Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift’s wedding The Independent · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney makes 62-year Beatles history at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding Yahoo · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney sang a Beatles hit at Taylor Swift's wedding that he hadn't performed in 62 years WTHR · 50d ago
- Rock legend plays hit song live for first time in over 60 years Yahoo · 50d ago
- Taylor Swift gets Paul McCartney to do something truly rare for wedding USA Today · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney Revives Beatles Classic at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Yahoo · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney played this Beatles classic for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift's wedding Yahoo · 50d ago
- Paul McCartney Played Beatles Classic for First Time Since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rolling Stone · 50d ago broke it first
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