Paul McCartney 'Get Back' (with Brittany Howard from Lollapalooza 2015)

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Paul Duets with Brittany Howard at Lollapalooza

During the closing hours of July, Paul made his inaugural appearance at the Lollapalooza music festival. Taking to a stage that overlooked Chicago’s impressive Grant Park skyline, Paul’s headline appearance has since been hailed by critics and fans alike as the biggest and best in the festival’s 25 year history.

Toward the finale of Paul’s two plus hour set, he was joined on stage by Alabama Shakes’ singer Brittany Howard and – to the palpable delight of all those present – performed a duet of The Beatles’ classic ‘Get Back’.

Talking about the evening, Brittany told us:

“It was such an honour to play with Paul and his incredible band. They welcomed me with open arms and I'm grateful. Once in a lifetime! I hope they had as much fun as I did.”

We spoke with Paul this week who responded: “We sure did – cheers! Thanks Paul.”

Let us know if you were fortunate enough to catch Paul’s Lollapalooza-defining performance and your memories from the night in the comments below…

[louie]

Brittany Howard is the real deal. May she put out music for decades!

[ridd]

I've seen Brittany live and trust me, she can hit any note she wants to. Great performer and talent. I am a lifelong Beatles fan and have pretty much all their material on vinyl, so this was a treat for me. And all the Neanderthals talking about if she's a male/female etc...do the world and yourselves a favor. .evolve just a tad, jeesh

[upsalat]

This song is as amazing as it was 46 years ago on the Rooftop. THank you, Paul

[paddawan_]

Paul's bass mirroring a guitar is such an inconic silhouette, love it!

[JayByrd]

I had the honor to be at this concert. Hearing it in this video is one thing but her live is unreal.

[rebeccaallen]

Less than four years ago, Brittany Howard was a mail carrier in Alabama. Incredible.

[itaintrite]

I was there. AAAWESOMENESS.


Alabama Shakes are one of the best bands in recent years.

[hadleyraquel]

Seeing Paul was the BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE.

[dubbleyouJ]

That was awesome. It seemed to me like Brittany reserved herself a bit and didn't want to step on Paul's toes, but Paul encouragingly kept her side of the mic open so she could show her stuff. Loved the performance, looked like a lot of fun.

[Ardianax]

Paul is the sweetest!! He was sensitive about Brittany not being much on the mike.

[johnechterhoff]

She's got a very nice Gibson SG. Good ol' Humbuckers. I think that is Seafoam Green. Beautiful!

[JKlatinagirl]

Such an Epic performance! Go Paul and Brittany!

[thomasbruns]

I love Paul McCartney, my favorite beatle.

[eebeelive]

Simply brilliant; and Hell Yesss "Let's all get back!"

[ambriadanielsband]

Brittney I am in awe of you girl!! So talented

[theonewhoknows]

I was there, i remember the crowd around me going crazy when the song started especially the first chords and the drums kicking in.

[richardjackson]

Sir Paul! ;) Like to see him end up with the Beatles catalog.

[kschweiks]

Coolest concert experience I've had thus far!

[Coletteamustardseed]

She is a great singer, the tribute to Bruce Springsteen was my first intro, loved her since - go Paul your Aces in my book

[beverleyalverson]

damn, they are  great together! rock on, sir paul!