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Beyoncé Ends 'Cowboy Carter' London Run With Tribute to Paul McCartney

She performed 'Blackbird' each night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Stella McCartney design honoring the Beatles classic’s civil rights roots.

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Overview

  • She posted a finale montage on Instagram, writing 'Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made.'
  • Her rendition, retitled 'Blackbiird,' uses the Beatles’ original master recording as the backing track and nods to the album’s Act II theme.
  • Paul McCartney praised the cover as 'magnificent' and said it reinforces the civil rights message that inspired the original song.
  • Beyoncé wore custom fringe chaps and a white t-shirt designed by Stella McCartney, calling the moment 'full circle.'
  • The six-night stint at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium capped the Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter tour, which blends country influences with diverse collaborations.