Epic Glastonbury performance with McCartney, Springsteen, and Grohl
Key Takeaways:
- Paul McCartney's epic performance at Glastonbury on Saturday night comprised songs from his most recent releases to the original Beatles demo.
- On Sunday, Kendrick Lamar headlines the Pyramid Stage, and Diana Ross plays in the Sunday afternoon legends slot to round out the Glastonbury Festival.
The first Beatles demo to a few of his most recent records was included in Paul McCartney's epic performance at Glastonbury on Saturday night, featuring special guests Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl.
The singer-songwriter, who reached 80 a week ago, was Worthy Farm in southwest England's oldest solo headliner ever as the festival marked its 50th anniversary two years later than anticipated due to the epidemic.
Opening with "Can't Buy Me, Love," McCartney delighted the large audience with songs spanning more than 50 years, including "Come On to Me" from the 2018 album "Egypt Station" and Beatles favorites.
Frontman Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters joined him for "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Band on the Run" to a thunderous welcome from the crowd.
McCartney presented Bruce Springsteen after his "friend from the west coast of America" and another surprise "from the east coast of America." "Glory Days" and also "I Wanna Be Your Man" were performed by the two.
As the late John Lennon, McCartney was one of the finest composers of the 20th century. During the nearly three-hour performance, he honored his former bandmates. He played "Something" by George Harrison and sang "I've Got a Feeling" virtually with John Lennon.
Grohl and Springsteen returned for "The End" from "Abbey Road's" final encore.
Before departing the stage, McCartney remarked, "Thank you, Dave, thank you, Bruce, thank you, Glasto."
Diana Ross performs in the Sunday afternoon legends slot on Sunday, and Kendrick Lamar headlines on the Pyramid Stage to round up the Glastonbury Festival.