The wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce continues to give something to talk about, especially for the memorable moments left by the long-awaited union. Amid the secrecy that the couple maintained since their engagement, several details have come to light.
Among the most significant moments stands out the presentation of Paul McCartney, who performed I Want to Hold Your Handby The Beatles, a song that had not been played live for decades.
According to international media, the singer took the stage during the wedding reception and performed the single that the British band released in 1963 and that marked their beginnings.
A report from the American media The Hollywood Reporter points out that McCartney had not performed that song live for around 60 years, since, after the band broke up, he stopped including it on his solo tours.
“Oh, please, tell me that you will let me be your man. And, please, tell me that you will let me take your hand. Let me take your hand. I want to take your hand. And when I touch you, I feel a joy inside me. It is a feeling that, my love, I cannot hide, I cannot hide, I cannot hide…”, say some verses translated into Spanish.
Although the reason why the artist discarded the song from his repertoire is unknown, some specialists and biographers of the band agree on several possible reasons, such as the withdrawal of The Beatles from the stage in 1966.
Another aspect they consider is the artistic evolution of the group. As the 1960s progressed, the band developed a repertoire with more complex musical proposals, which were prioritized over the successes of their early years.
Besides, I Want to Hold Your Hand It is a song in which McCartney shared the performance with John Lennon. As the original version depended on the harmony between both musicians, the artist would have chosen not to perform it alone.
During his speech at the wedding, the musician would have taken advantage of the moment to congratulate the couple on their marriage and their respective professional careers: Swift, in music, and Kelce, in sports.