Paul McCartney Closes SNL's 50th-Anniversary Special with Iconic Beatles Medley
Paul McCartney closed out Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary special with a memorable performance of a medley from The Beatles’ iconic 1969 album Abbey Road. The medley included “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight,” and “The End,” marking a fitting conclusion to the celebration of the legendary sketch comedy show’s legacy. McCartney began on piano with “Golden Slumbers,” transitioning seamlessly into “Carry That Weight” and concluding with “The End,” where he switched to electric guitar for a solo. The performance echoed his recent surprise shows at New York’s Bowery Ballroom, where he played the same medley as an encore.
The anniversary special, which aired live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall, featured a star-studded lineup of musical performances, monologues, and classic sketches. Earlier in the show, Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened with a duet of Simon’s “Homeward Bound,” a nod to Simon’s 1976 performance of the song with George Harrison on SNL. The three-hour event also included appearances by comedy legends like Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Eddie Murphy, as well as musical performances by Lil Wayne, Brittany Howard, and others.
McCartney’s appearance marked his fifth time as an SNL musical guest, with his most recent performance in 2012. His medley from Abbey Road not only celebrated SNL’s milestone but also highlighted the enduring influence of The Beatles’ music. The performance was met with widespread acclaim, cementing McCartney’s status as a living legend in both music and pop culture.
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