General Discussion

Susan Calvin

(2,471 posts)

68. I think it was SNL I saw him on recently.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 05:28 PM

Yesterday

I know I saw him somewhere, and if people are talking about his performance it's probably the one I saw. For the first two songs he gave a master class in giving a good performance even when your voice isn't totally cooperating. For the last song he had his voice back. I don't think it had anything to do with age.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

73 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

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 Yesterday #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 23 hrs ago #73

Yes. Hope22 Friday #2

Hasn't it? senseandsensibility Friday #5

My parents were sticklers about respecting our grandparents. Hope22 Yesterday #70

And yet, k55f5r Yesterday #61

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

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #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 Yesterday #68