At 83 years old, Paul McCartney’s performance on SNL50 was a powerful reminder of his incredible legacy.

While some might say his voice is showing signs of age, we should remember how rare and special it is that he is still able to perform for us in 2025.

Watching him live on stage is truly an honor, as he remains one of the greatest and most influential musicians of all time. His impact on music is immeasurable, and we are fortunate to witness his artistry in person.

Let’s continue to cherish every moment we get to see this living legend perform.

Paul McCartney closed out SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday night (February 16) with a medley of Abbey Road‘s ‘Golden Slumbers’, ‘Carry That Weight’, and ‘The End’. Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard (covering ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’), Lil Wayne & the Roots, and more performed throughout the anniversary episode, which kicked off with Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter singing a duet of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Homeward Bound’. Check out the performances below.

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SNL‘s 50th anniversary celebrations began on Friday, February 14 with SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, a live show broadcast from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on NBC that featured performances from David Byrne and Robyn (singing ‘Dancing on my Own’), Lady Gaga and Andy Samberg (performing The Lonely Island’s ‘Dick in a Box’). It also saw the remaining members of Nirvana reunite with Post Malone on vocals.

McCartney’s last appearance as musical guest on SNL was in 2012, when he also linked up with the Nirvana members. He also performed on the show in 1980, 1993, and 2010, and made cameos in episodes in 2006, 2013, and 2015.