McCartney Times

Paul McCartney has never been shy about honouring his idols. Throughout his career, a recurring theme of names has come up again and again as he bows to the greats, aware that his success might be nowhere near as historic if it weren’t for the influence of the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Fats Domino and more. They were heroes he found in record stores and on TV shows that moved him to make music, but really, his all-time, ultimate musical encouragement was always standing right next to him. In December 2024, I saw Paul McCartney play live for the first time. I knew it would be impactful; getting to hear a Beatle perform Beatles songs was bound to be. But I didn’t expect to cry, and I certainly didn’t expect him to cry. By now, McCartney is more than familiar with huge crowds of 20,000 people. He’s more than used to his setlist and his songs – it wasn’t stage fright or awe that got him. However, no matter how much time passes, grief isn’t something you really get used to.

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