Paul McCartney on 'SNL'
Paul McCartney performed Beatles classics in a post-credits 'SNL' performance. He played with his band and guest Will Ferrell.
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Paul McCartney performed after the season finale of Saturday Night Live. He played two Beatles classics, 'Help!' and 'Drive My Car', with his band. Will Ferrell joined McCartney for 'Help!', playing cowbell.
Performance Details
McCartney's band featured Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. During the end credits, they performed 'Days We Left Behind', 'Band on the Run', and 'Coming Up'. After the season-ending curtain call, McCartney played 'Help!' with Ferrell on cowbell and 'Drive My Car' without cowbell.
McCartney's Role on SNL
McCartney served as musical guest and made appearances during the opening monologue and a sketch. In the monologue, he confused Ferrell for Smith. He also played a British mechanic in a sketch.
Key points
- Paul McCartney performed 'Help!' and 'Drive My Car' in a post-credits SNL performance.
- Will Ferrell joined McCartney for 'Help!', playing cowbell.
- McCartney's band featured Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
- McCartney served as musical guest on the season finale of SNL.
- McCartney's new project, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, arrives May 29.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
