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56. He and the other Paul (Simon) probably increase ageism

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 01:25 PM

13 hrs ago

Same for Springsteen. Madonna anyone?

Jagger's moves are still pretty impressive. Keith Richards can still do his thing. Rod Stewart, not bad. Willie Nelson not bad. Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) is still exceptionally good. These guys are the anti-ageism argument.

McCartney used to have incredible vocal range and skill. His songwriting, like Simon's, is unequaled to this day (in my biased opinion). But these guys can't perform the "young guy stuff" anymore. Rod Stewart performing Maggie May now would sound like he's the one robbing the cradle.

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I know this isn't the most important thing in the world [View all] senseandsensibility Friday OP

Yeah. He's an old man. But he gets my respect nonetheless. I watched him on Colbert CousinIT Friday #1

I recorded the Colbert show to watch with the hubby later senseandsensibility Friday #3

Yes he did! n/t CousinIT Friday #4

What song? senseandsensibility Friday #6

Well, he sounded like he's 80 something Nittersing Friday #8

Hello Goodbye-- musicians and Stephen sang along with him. Nt spooky3 Friday #27

Sounds great! Gonna watch it tonight senseandsensibility Friday #31

I think you'll really enjoy the entire show. spooky3 Friday #34

Yes! senseandsensibility 12 hrs ago #64

Yes, Colbert has a very good voice and sings well. wnylib 11 hrs ago #66

Both the musical numbers at the end of the show PatSeg 8 hrs ago #72

"Jump Up / Hello Goodbye" Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, Louis Cato & Stephen Colbert PufPuf23 Friday #9

He still sounds great at 83. His voice is unmistakable. OGBuzz Friday #13

Thanks for posting pufpuf23 canetoad Friday #35

"He belonged there last night" krkaufman 13 hrs ago #55

Age aside, I thought he was excellent PatSeg 7 hrs ago #73

Yes. Hope22 Friday #2

Hasn't it? senseandsensibility Friday #5

My parents were sticklers about respecting our grandparents. Hope22 8 hrs ago #70

And yet, k55f5r 12 hrs ago #61

This and a missing Senator, another Senator that has extreme cognitive problems Hope22 8 hrs ago #69

I have not seen or heard markie Friday #7

The negative comments were all over DU after SNL. Boomerproud Friday #15

no need to compare Sir Paul to people like Mitch McConnell Skittles Friday #10

Huh? Cirsium 12 hrs ago #63

Legend- ✔ Will Be Momentous When Gone-✔ Should Still..... ColoringFool Friday #11

My husband, I think, agrees with you senseandsensibility Friday #39

You and I are the same age. I remember Sir Paul wnylib 11 hrs ago #67

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat 8 hrs ago #71

I totally agree, the ones who are throwing darts have no idea how disrespectful it is FakeNoose Friday #12

Wanna bet ... oldsoldierfadingfast Friday #16

I totally agree. Sogo Friday #14

He was the perfect choice for final interview guest. spooky3 Friday #30

He sounded Rebl2 Friday #17

I saw the Beatles 4 times, twice in one day, matinee and evening show. cksmithy Friday #18

Wow senseandsensibility Friday #22

It truly was a fun time. A great escape from the cksmithy Friday #32

Yes, yes it was! colorado_ufo Friday #42

I'd read that they often did 6-8 shows a day in Hamburg underpants Friday #36

No, at the Cow Palace, in San Francisco. cksmithy Friday #47

I hope I have the energy to speak out and keep resisting through my 90s BeneteauBum Friday #19

I thought he did a great job last night (both singing and the interview.) FireUpChips10 Friday #20

He sings and moves great for his age. pfitz59 Friday #21

Love him. Raine1967 Friday #23

I DEFINITELY agree with you! GiqueCee Friday #24

I can't comment on either performance MustLoveBeagles Friday #25

I'm a fan, and have great respect for Sir Paul Martin Eden Friday #26

Yes SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #28

I thought he sounded fine. His voice may not be as robust as it used to be but that is to be expected when you've chowder66 Friday #29

Aw hell, I thought he sounded great! FullySupportDems Friday #33

Amen! Thank you senseandsensibility! skylucy Friday #37

I stress - this doesn't apply to everyone canetoad Friday #38

My wife thought he looked great on SNL. Of course his voice doesn't sound the same underpants Friday #40

Great to know there are so many people whose skills haven't deteriorated Whyisthisstillclose Friday #41

Totally Figarosmom Friday #43

I agree 100%. K&R spanone Friday #44

Totally agree. ananda Friday #45

Totally agree. McCartney will live in our memories, and rock, forever. Auggie Friday #46

He deserves props for so many things. Musician, humanitarian, etc. yellow dahlia Friday #48

Paul doing headstand : (with rescue dog Rosie) IcyPeas Friday #49

I thought McCartney sounded pretty good in that Colbert send-off peggysue2 14 hrs ago #50

Love Paul McCartney and it was a thrill seeing him on with Stephen Colbert. Fla Dem 14 hrs ago #51

It's always been like this - probably just more in our face with the Internet TBF 14 hrs ago #52

Saw him live in October BannonsLiver 14 hrs ago #53

Thank you! I saw some of the posts to which you refer. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #54

He and the other Paul (Simon) probably increase ageism gulliver 13 hrs ago #56

I think he did an amazing job. Paul can still play the guitar and perform. He's a great person. 👍😁❤️ Love him TommieMommy 13 hrs ago #57

Heaven Alsteen 12 hrs ago #58

Way recommended! H2O Man 12 hrs ago #59

150% this EuterpeThelo 12 hrs ago #60

Those who knee-jerk bash older age, wealth, celebrity. betsuni 12 hrs ago #62

I lived way back stage left 11 hrs ago #65

I think it was SNL I saw him on recently. Susan Calvin 9 hrs ago #68