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McCartney Performs Beatles Classic Live at Swift-Kelce Wedding

7/6/2026

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Summary

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Sir Paul McCartney performed “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 3, 2026.
It was Sir Paul McCartney’s first live performance of the song since Beatles’ September 20, 1964 concert at New York’s Paramount Theatre.
After the ceremony, Andrea Swift invited guests into a room where Stevie Nicks performed.
Taylor Swift called Sir Paul McCartney an exceptional artist while he praised her fame as Beatlemania-like.

History

Historical Context

When the Beatles arrived in New York on February 7 1964, their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show drew about 73 million viewers and sparked Beatlemania, launching the British Invasion and the album era. Their 1964 U.S. concerts featured hits such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” cementing a legacy that still inspires high-profile tributes at celebrity events today.

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Story summary

Sir Paul McCartney performed “I Want to Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 3, 2026.
It was Sir Paul McCartney’s first live performance of the song since Beatles’ September 20, 1964 concert at New York’s Paramount Theatre.
After the ceremony, Andrea Swift invited guests into a room where Stevie Nicks performed.
Taylor Swift called Sir Paul McCartney an exceptional artist while he praised her fame as Beatlemania-like.

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