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Sir Paul McCartney says Taylor Swift requested ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for her wedding

The Beatles legend explained that Swift asked him to play the 1964 hit and encouraged her to join him on stage at the Madison Square Garden ceremony.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:44:20 GMT

Sir Paul McCartney told Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Taylor Swift personally requested the Beatles classic “I Want To Hold Your Hand” for her wedding to Travis Kelce, which was held at Madison Square Garden on 3 July.

What happened

The ceremony, attended by more than 1,000 guests, featured McCartney performing the 1964 single – the Beatles’ first U.S. number‑one. According to both outlets, McCartney said Swift asked him to sing the song and he urged her to join him on stage and sing it to her new husband.

What the reports add

Independent.co.uk noted that McCartney revealed Swift’s request during the interview and that Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother, later confirmed Travis also took the stage that night. Standard.co.uk added that McCartney described his advice to Swift as “you should sing along, and you should sing it to your man,” and quoted Kimmel’s response, “Seems like reasonable advice!” Both sources agree the performance was part of a star‑studded guest line‑up.

What was said

McCartney told Kimmel, “She was on stage and I said, ‘you should sing along, and you should sing it to your man’,” as reported by Standard.co.uk. Kimmel replied, “Seems like reasonable advice!” Independent.co.uk quoted McCartney saying he encouraged Swift to join him, but did not confirm whether she actually sang.

How it came about

McCartney’s involvement follows the high‑profile July wedding that Felo previously covered, describing the event’s celebrity guest list and Adam Sandler officiating (see earlier report). The Beatles legend’s performance adds a musical highlight to the celebration that has already drawn extensive media attention.

Key facts

Paul McCartney performed “I Want To Hold Your Hand” at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. (independent.co.uk)
The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden on 3 July with over 1,000 guests. (standard.co.uk)
McCartney said Swift asked him to sing the song and urged her to join him on stage. (standard.co.uk)