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wnylib

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67. You and I are the same age. I remember Sir Paul

Sat May 23, 2026, 03:10 PM

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when he was younger. Of course he does not look and sound the same today at 83. Neither do I look and sound like I did at 14 in 1964. (But I never could sing well or carry a tune. At least Paul had that going for him.)

Sure I noticed his changed appearance. Couldn't miss it. But his facial expressions and love of music came through. I loved seeing and hearing him again. It was so appropriate for him to be in the same Ed Sullivan theater where he and the rest of the Beatles first appeared in the US.

He can still energize people. The audience loved him. It was a great performance. Glad he did it and glad I saw it.

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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 Yesterday #64

Yes, Colbert has a very good voice and sings well. wnylib Yesterday #66

Both the musical numbers at the end of the show PatSeg 20 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 Yesterday #55

Age aside, I thought he was excellent PatSeg 20 hrs ago #73

Yes. Hope22 Friday #2

Hasn't it? senseandsensibility Friday #5

My parents were sticklers about respecting our grandparents. Hope22 20 hrs ago #70

And yet, k55f5r Yesterday #61

This and a missing Senator, another Senator that has extreme cognitive problems Hope22 21 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 Yesterday #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 23 hrs ago #67

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat 20 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 Yesterday #50

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

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

Saw him live in October BannonsLiver Yesterday #53

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

He and the other Paul (Simon) probably increase ageism gulliver Yesterday #56

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

Heaven Alsteen Yesterday #58

Way recommended! H2O Man Yesterday #59

150% this EuterpeThelo Yesterday #60

Those who knee-jerk bash older age, wealth, celebrity. betsuni Yesterday #62

I lived way back stage left Yesterday #65

I think it was SNL I saw him on recently. Susan Calvin 21 hrs ago #68