Paul McCartney performed the Beatles' 1964 hit 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden, marking the first time the song has been played live in 62 years. According to a source who spoke to People, after the ceremony, Taylor's mother Andrea invited guests into the reception room where a stage was set up for performances.
Surprise Performances by Music Legends
People also reported that both McCartney and Stevie Nicks performed at the wedding. McCartney's rendition of the Beatles' No. 1 hit was particularly notable, as Rolling Stone notes that the last known performance of 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' occurred on Sept. 20, 1964, at a Beatles concert at Paramount Theatre in New York. McCartney's representative did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation regarding the performance.
Long-Standing Friendship Between McCartney and Swift
McCartney and Swift have maintained a long friendship over the years. In 2020, they appeared together on the cover of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians issue, where they spoke highly of each other's work. Prior to that, they had performed together at various parties. McCartney has also commented on the parallels between the Beatles' fame and Swift's career, while Swift has supported the fan theory that her song 'Sweet Nothing' was inspired by McCartney and his first marriage.
Star-Studded Wedding Celebration
Swift and Kelce's wedding was a grand affair with more than 1,000 guests in attendance. Adam Sandler officiated the ceremony, and notable attendees included Gigi Hadid, Paul Rudd, Nelly, Conan O'Brien, Hugh Grant, and many others. Swift's brother, Austin, served as the Man of Honor, while Kelce's brother, Jason, acted as best man. Following the official wedding, the screen outside Madison Square Garden displayed 'JUST&T MARRIED,' a clever nod to the couple's first initials.
