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It's ironic that Eric is singing this song because George wrote it for Patty Boyd and Eric was also in love with her. Facebook·TheBeatles

As the song transitioned from the ukulele intro, the full band kicked in, transforming the track into the lush rock ballad the world knows. This moment marked a rare reunion of McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton on stage, echoing their legendary collaboration on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". Behind the Music The performance held layers of shared history: paul_mccartney_eric_clapton_something_live

: Paul has continued to perform this specific "ukulele-to-rock" arrangement of "Something" in his live tours ever since, keeping the tribute alive for decades. It's ironic that Eric is singing this song

Paul McCartney opened the song alone on a given to him by George. George famously loved the instrument, often carrying several to give away to friends. Paul’s choice to start "Something" with a light, "vamp" style arrangement turned the grand anthem into an intimate memory. A Full Band Reunion Behind the Music The performance held layers of

: Eric Clapton performed the lead guitar solo on a song George originally wrote for Pattie Boyd —a woman both men had been married to at different times.

: Clapton served as the musical director for the entire event, meticulously organizing the tribute for his "husband-in-law" and best friend.