Paul McCartney Brings SNL50 to Its Knees with Raw “Abbey Road” Medley at 82—No AutoTune, No Safety Net, Just Pure Legend Making Millions Break Down in Tears

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  • November 10, 2025
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Paul ended his very busy week in New York City by closing out the “SNL 50” show Sunday evening, which was broadcast live.

The SNL 50 celebration was not only for its longevity, but because the show was culturally significant. Nothing could have been more musically culturally significant than to end the show with the most iconic composition of our time, the “Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End” medley by The Beatles that closes out their album Abbey Road. To have Paul there to perform it live was the icing on the cake.At 82, McCartney delivered a heartfelt medley of songs from The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album, performing “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight,” and concluding with “The End.” This performance not only showcased his enduring talent but also served as a poignant finale to the celebration.

The special also included a duet by Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter, who opened the show with “Homeward Bound,” a song Simon originally performed with George Harrison on “SNL” in 1976.

Other musical acts featured Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard performing “Nothing Compares 2 U,” and Lil Wayne collaborating with The Roots on a medley of his hits.

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