Paul_mccartney_eric_clapton_something_live Apr 2026

Paul McCartney opened the song alone on a given to him by George. George famously loved the instrument, often carrying several to give away to friends. Paul’s choice to start "Something" with a light, "vamp" style arrangement turned the grand anthem into an intimate memory. A Full Band Reunion

As the song transitioned from the ukulele intro, the full band kicked in, transforming the track into the lush rock ballad the world knows. This moment marked a rare reunion of McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton on stage, echoing their legendary collaboration on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Behind the Music The performance held layers of shared history: paul_mccartney_eric_clapton_something_live

: Clapton served as the musical director for the entire event, meticulously organizing the tribute for his "husband-in-law" and best friend. Paul McCartney opened the song alone on a

It's ironic that Eric is singing this song because George wrote it for Patty Boyd and Eric was also in love with her. Facebook·TheBeatles A Full Band Reunion As the song transitioned

: Eric Clapton performed the lead guitar solo on a song George originally wrote for Pattie Boyd —a woman both men had been married to at different times.

: Paul has continued to perform this specific "ukulele-to-rock" arrangement of "Something" in his live tours ever since, keeping the tribute alive for decades.