Macca Closes London 2012's Opening Ceremony With 'Hey Jude'

[jonesingjay]

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Sir Paul McCartney was one of the many famous faces to take the stage during the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. With him, the legendary Beatle brought a chorus of cheers and beaming smiles to Danny Boyle's "Isles of Wonder."

McCartney opened with "The End," one of the classics from the Beatles' decorated catalogue. "And in the end.

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[mjisinbflo]

Dont forget the Arctic Monkeys performing Come Together!! <3

[jonesingjay]

let me see if i can find that. hopefully, it'll be better quality.

[jonesingjay]

found it.

good cover.

[maybeimamazd]

I think it was over all wonderful.

I do have a question for everyone here though..What did everyone think of Paul's performance?

I really wasn't feeling it (maybe it's just me?) Usually Hey Jude is a bit longer etc... Perhaps Paul was pressed for time?

[jonesingjay]

I think for age 70, Paul puts on a pretty good show. I've been guilty of comparing him to his 1960s self at times and that's not really fair to him. And, I think as you pointed out that it probably was trimmed for time reasons.

[maybeimamazd]

Oh don't get me wrong, I DO too! I just don't think this was one of his better. I DO think time was the reason.

[jonesingjay]

I get you and totally understand what you're saying. He can't always be on the top of his game, which is a shame when you think about how many people watched the opening ceremonies.