Paul McCartney performs at Glastonbury 2022
Saturday in Glastonbury saw some of the best sets of the weekend so far.
From Joy Crookes making her Worthy Farm debut to returning champion Haim in a glorious, sunny performance at the Pyramid Stage, there was a particularly special atmosphere ahead of the long-awaited starter Sir Paul McCartney.
Other great shows came from Glass Animals, Metronomy, Celeste and Gen-Z pop star Olivia Rodrigo, who stormed the Other Stage with a surprise appearance by Lily Allen. Playing Allen’s 2012 hit “F *** You,” the duo appealed to the Supreme Court for its annulment of Roe vs. Wade in the United States.
Climbing the Pyramid Stage just before Macca, Noel Gallagher and his High Flying Birds performed a series of Oasis hits that pleased the crowd, prompting critic Mark Beaumont to wonder if the gloves were ‘they had completely withdrawn in their sibling rivalry with their younger brother and former bandmate. Liam.
Then came the time for the man himself, Sir Paul McCartney, who pulled out his magnificent band and half a century of classical songs, not to mention the huge surprise guests in the form of Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl. What a night!
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Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 10:00 AM
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Social media is totally full of praise for McCartney’s ensemble last night.
At 80, the man still knows how to deliver.
Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 9:40 AM
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Something to chew on last night …
Beatles albums sorted by order of magnitude:
Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 9:20 AM
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The former Beatle made the gesture in a show of solidarity with the country in the midst of his ongoing war with Russia.
While McCartney carried the Ukrainian flag, he was also flanked by bandmates holding the Union flag and a flag of LGBT + pride.
Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 9:00 p.m.
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It looks a lot more empty than last night …
Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 8:45 p.m.
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What a moment from yesterday’s show …
Towards the end of his Pyramid Stage concert marathon, the former Beatle performed “I’ve Got a Feeling,” with additional voices from his late bandmate.
“I know it’s virtual,” he told the crowd, “but here I sing again with John, we’re back together.”
Louis Chilton June 26, 2022 8:20 AM
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Fans question BBC censorship of Olivia Rodrigo-Lily Allen Roe protest against Wade
Glastonbury fans have criticized the BBC for leaving a protest song by Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen over the cancellation of Roe v Wade in the United States outside of its most prominent coverage.
Twitter users in the early hours of Sunday (June 26) noted the BBC’s decision (which is broadcasting the festival live) not to include the song in its most prominent coverage, with some expressing new respect for Rodrigo and Allen, while others questioned the BBC’s decision to publish. get out of the “defining era of the moment”.
Maanya Sachdeva June 26, 2022 8:00 p.m.
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Fourth Day Highlights: From Paul McCartney’s Surprise Guests to the “Disguised” Queen
Below are the highlights of the fourth day in Glastonbury, including Sir Paul McCartney’s superstar ensemble (featuring special appearances by Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen), the Queen’s double and Olivia Rodrigo singing “F *** You “in the United States Supreme Court with Lily. Allen:
Maanya Sachdeva June 26, 2022 7:30 p.m.
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Review: Kendrick Lamar’s latest ‘Mr Morale and the Big Steppers’
In May of this year, the hip-hop oracle returned with a crown of thorns for its last prophecy: a startling meditation on fatherhood, family, and friendship.
Kendrick Lamar’s work has always been introspective, but Mr Morale and the Big Steppers, with guest spots from artists such as Florence Welch, Beth Gibbons, Summer Walker and Sampha, has an unprecedented delicacy and tenderness for the father of two sons of Compton. , California.
Read The Independent’s five-star review of Kendrick Lamar’s latest studio album, and the first in five years, before its headline in Glastonbury tonight.
Maanya Sachdeva June 26, 2022 6:30 p.m.
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Review by Paul McCartney, Glastonbury 2022: It’s a historic privilege to just be alive at the same time as him
Sir Paul McCartney’s available canon is the best in music to such an extent that any couple of hours drawn at random would be the best concert of a particular year.
Read The Independent’s five-star review of the Macca headline set on the fourth day of Glastonbury 2022 here:
Maanya Sachdeva26 June 2022 06:15