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Abolishinist

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2. Back in the day, I'd often stay up to watch SNL.

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:08 AM

May 21

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Not so much any more. But my wife happened to be out of town, and I had a pizza and some wine and I was like OK! I'm gonna stay up and watch Paul McCartney!

I hadn't realized how much his voice has gone away, but for most it happens over time. He was still fun, and the pizza was good!

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If Paul McCartney were on the last Colbert... [View all] thesquanderer May 20 OP

After his cringeworthy performance on SNL, I don't think he will be singing on TV again anytime soon. Fiendish Thingy May 20 #1

Back in the day, I'd often stay up to watch SNL. Abolishinist May 21 #2

He was funny in the mechanics sketch Fiendish Thingy May 21 #4

I sadly must agree regarding the cringe. Totally Tunsie May 21 #3

His voice has been permanently damaged from 25 years of constant touring. Nt Fiendish Thingy May 21 #5

At 83, no singer sounds like they did when they were young. thesquanderer May 21 #6

It might be joy... Fiendish Thingy May 21 #8

re: "People in their 80's who can still sing: Mick Jagger" thesquanderer May 21 #9

Bob Dylan is a good singer Fiendish Thingy May 21 #10

Hubby and I attended a foottball game at the Yale Bowl where Paul was in attendance.... CTyankee May 21 #7

Hey, McCartney WAS the last guest! They didn't do my song, though... thesquanderer May 22 #11