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Springsteen Welcomes McCartney for Surprise Duet at Anfield

The Beatles legend joined Springsteen’s encore to debut the E Street Band’s first live performance of 'Can’t Buy Me Love'.

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Overview

  • During the June 7 encore at Liverpool’s Anfield, Springsteen invited Paul McCartney onstage for an unannounced cameo.
  • McCartney led the band through the Fab Four classic “Can’t Buy Me Love” and followed with a rendition of “Kansas City.”
  • Before exiting, the 82-year-old Beatle saluted the audience with a “Thank you, Scousers” message.
  • The Liverpool appearance marked the latest in their decade-spanning collaborations, which include Hyde Park in 2012 and Glastonbury in 2022.
  • Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams Tour covers 16 dates across six European countries and resumes in Berlin on June 11 before concluding in Milan on July 3.