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PatSeg

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73. Age aside, I thought he was excellent

Sat May 23, 2026, 06:47 PM

May 23

He was funny and energetic.

I am getting very tired of the ageism I've seen the past few years. There's nothing quite like pitting one generation against another to help bring everyone together. It is like most people look for reasons to divide us - race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and age.

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I know this isn't the most important thing in the world [View all] senseandsensibility May 22 OP

Yeah. He's an old man. But he gets my respect nonetheless. I watched him on Colbert CousinIT May 22 #1

I recorded the Colbert show to watch with the hubby later senseandsensibility May 22 #3

Yes he did! n/t CousinIT May 22 #4

What song? senseandsensibility May 22 #6

Well, he sounded like he's 80 something Nittersing May 22 #8

Hello Goodbye-- musicians and Stephen sang along with him. Nt spooky3 May 22 #27

Sounds great! Gonna watch it tonight senseandsensibility May 22 #31

I think you'll really enjoy the entire show. spooky3 May 22 #34

Yes! senseandsensibility May 23 #64

Yes, Colbert has a very good voice and sings well. wnylib May 23 #66

Both the musical numbers at the end of the show PatSeg May 23 #72

"Jump Up / Hello Goodbye" Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, Louis Cato & Stephen Colbert PufPuf23 May 22 #9

He still sounds great at 83. His voice is unmistakable. OGBuzz May 22 #13

Thanks for posting pufpuf23 canetoad May 22 #35

"He belonged there last night" krkaufman May 23 #55

Age aside, I thought he was excellent PatSeg May 23 #73

Yes. Hope22 May 22 #2

Hasn't it? senseandsensibility May 22 #5

My parents were sticklers about respecting our grandparents. Hope22 May 23 #70

And yet, k55f5r May 23 #61

This and a missing Senator, another Senator that has extreme cognitive problems Hope22 May 23 #69

I have not seen or heard markie May 22 #7

The negative comments were all over DU after SNL. Boomerproud May 22 #15

no need to compare Sir Paul to people like Mitch McConnell Skittles May 22 #10

Huh? Cirsium May 23 #63

Legend- ✔ Will Be Momentous When Gone-✔ Should Still..... ColoringFool May 22 #11

My husband, I think, agrees with you senseandsensibility May 22 #39

You and I are the same age. I remember Sir Paul wnylib May 23 #67

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat May 23 #71

I totally agree, the ones who are throwing darts have no idea how disrespectful it is FakeNoose May 22 #12

Wanna bet ... oldsoldierfadingfast May 22 #16

I totally agree. Sogo May 22 #14

He was the perfect choice for final interview guest. spooky3 May 22 #30

He sounded Rebl2 May 22 #17

I saw the Beatles 4 times, twice in one day, matinee and evening show. cksmithy May 22 #18

Wow senseandsensibility May 22 #22

It truly was a fun time. A great escape from the cksmithy May 22 #32

Yes, yes it was! colorado_ufo May 22 #42

I'd read that they often did 6-8 shows a day in Hamburg underpants May 22 #36

No, at the Cow Palace, in San Francisco. cksmithy May 22 #47

I hope I have the energy to speak out and keep resisting through my 90s BeneteauBum May 22 #19

I thought he did a great job last night (both singing and the interview.) FireUpChips10 May 22 #20

He sings and moves great for his age. pfitz59 May 22 #21

Love him. Raine1967 May 22 #23

I DEFINITELY agree with you! GiqueCee May 22 #24

I can't comment on either performance MustLoveBeagles May 22 #25

I'm a fan, and have great respect for Sir Paul Martin Eden May 22 #26

Yes SuzyandPuffpuff May 22 #28

I thought he sounded fine. His voice may not be as robust as it used to be but that is to be expected when you've chowder66 May 22 #29

Aw hell, I thought he sounded great! FullySupportDems May 22 #33

Amen! Thank you senseandsensibility! skylucy May 22 #37

I stress - this doesn't apply to everyone canetoad May 22 #38

My wife thought he looked great on SNL. Of course his voice doesn't sound the same underpants May 22 #40

Great to know there are so many people whose skills haven't deteriorated Whyisthisstillclose May 22 #41

Totally Figarosmom May 22 #43

I agree 100%. K&R spanone May 22 #44

Totally agree. ananda May 22 #45

Totally agree. McCartney will live in our memories, and rock, forever. Auggie May 22 #46

He deserves props for so many things. Musician, humanitarian, etc. yellow dahlia May 22 #48

Paul doing headstand : (with rescue dog Rosie) IcyPeas May 22 #49

I thought McCartney sounded pretty good in that Colbert send-off peggysue2 May 23 #50

Love Paul McCartney and it was a thrill seeing him on with Stephen Colbert. Fla Dem May 23 #51

It's always been like this - probably just more in our face with the Internet TBF May 23 #52

Saw him live in October BannonsLiver May 23 #53

Thank you! I saw some of the posts to which you refer. hamsterjill May 23 #54

He and the other Paul (Simon) probably increase ageism gulliver May 23 #56

I think he did an amazing job. Paul can still play the guitar and perform. He's a great person. 👍😁❤️ Love him TommieMommy May 23 #57

Heaven Alsteen May 23 #58

Way recommended! H2O Man May 23 #59

150% this EuterpeThelo May 23 #60

Those who knee-jerk bash older age, wealth, celebrity. betsuni May 23 #62

I lived way back stage left May 23 #65

I think it was SNL I saw him on recently. Susan Calvin May 23 #68