When Paul McCartney began singing “Now and Then,” the stadium didn’t erupt. It went silent. This was the song no one ever expected to hear live — the final Beatles recording, stitched together across decades. As John Lennon’s voice floated through the speakers and archival images flickered behind the stage, Paul didn’t perform it so much as carry it. Carefully. Almost reverently.

  • byJasmin
  • January 12, 2026
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Paul McCartney performs last Beatles song Now and Then live in emotional footage. Sir Paul McCartney left fans in tears after debuting his live performance of the last Beatles song Now and Then, written by John Lennon, who would have been 84 today. 

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Paul McCartney performs last Beatles song Now and Then live in emotional footage (Image: MPL COMMUNICATIONS/MJ KIM)

Sir Paul McCartney, of The Beatles fame, is finally coming back to UK stages this year. He’ll be hitting London’s O2 Arena and Manchester’s Co-op Live. Tickets are out right now, and you can get yours below.

Last year, the final Beatles song Now and Then was released, featuring John Lennon’s original vocals and George Harrison’s guitar.

Completed by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr, the track has had its live debut by Macca as part of his Got Back tour.

Now the 82-year-old has shared the official footage from his performance of the song at the iconic River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires.

McCartney sang and played the piano as footage of the Beatles in their youth was displayed behind him.

Argentinian fans became visibly emotional at the sight, with many being left in tears.

Alongside Now and Then, McCartney also played hits from Hey Jude and Live and Let Die to Band on the Run. His Got Back Tour arrives in the UK this December in his first British shows since headlining Glastonbury in 2022.

The living legend will perform two concerts in Machester before heading for a couple at London’s O2 Arena.

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