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Mark Knopfler, the Dire Straits virtuoso, layered in his signature fingerpicking style, and Phil Collins\u2014ever the rhythmic genius\u2014kept the beat steady, likely tapping a tambourine or adding subtle percussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The crowd sang along to the legendary \u201cNa-na-na\u201d outro, as these superstars, each a legend in their own right, shared smiles and camaraderie, turning a simple jam into a historic celebration of music. It was a rare, goosebump-inducing collaboration that proved the timeless power of \u201cHey Jude\u201d and the unifying magic of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Phil Collins-Hey Jude\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tpr_IDKVv9k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 29, 2002, at London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall, a remarkable tribute concert titled Concert for George was held to honor the first anniversary of George Harrison\u2019s passing. Among the standout performances was a heartfelt rendition of Harrison\u2019s classic \u201cSomething,\u201d featuring Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance began with McCartney alone on stage, playing the ukulele\u2014a nod to Harrison\u2019s affection for the instrument. He shared a personal anecdote about their post-dinner jam sessions, saying, \u201cSometimes if you\u2019d go \u2018round to George\u2019s house, after you\u2019d have dinner, the ukuleles would come out\u2026 I played it for him\u2014[I\u2019ll] play it for you now. It\u2019s a tribute to our beautiful friend\u201d . As McCartney sang the opening verses, the arrangement gradually expanded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 1:50 mark, the performance transitioned to a full-band version reminiscent of the original Beatles recording. Eric Clapton joined on lead guitar and vocals, delivering a soulful interpretation, while Ringo Starr provided the rhythmic foundation on drums. Notably, Marc Mann replicated Harrison\u2019s iconic guitar solo with precision, and Billy Preston, who had contributed to the original Abbey Road sessions, played the Hammond organ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration was more than a musical performance; it was a poignant reunion of Harrison\u2019s closest friends and bandmates, celebrating his enduring legacy. The Concert for George was later released as a Grammy-winning live album and concert film, capturing the emotional depth and camaraderie of the evening .<br>The Paul McCartney Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton - Something (Live)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xl-BNTeJXjw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For those interested in experiencing this touching tribute, the performance of \u201cSomething\u201d is available to watch here<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of the most magical moments in music history happened when six icons\u2014Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Eric&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7336,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7335","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-musician"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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