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George Clooney Gets Private 'When I'm Sixty-Four' Serenade from Paul McCartney

Actor George Clooney has revealed that music icon Paul McCartney sent him a special video message for his 64th birthday, performing the Beatles song "When I'm Sixty-Four." Clooney expressed his awe and gratitude, noting he never imagined becoming friends with the legendary musician. The two stars exchange messages occasionally, with Clooney recently praising the newly released Beatles track "Now and Then." Despite entering his sixties, the Oscar-winning actor insists he does not feel old.

Key Points: Clooney Reveals McCartney's Private Birthday Performance

  • Private birthday video from McCartney
  • Song was Beatles classic 'When I'm Sixty-Four'
  • Clooney expresses awe and friendship
  • They message "from time to time"
  • New Beatles song "brought him down"
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George Clooney reveals the song Paul McCartney sang for him in private performance

George Clooney shares how Paul McCartney sent him a personal video singing 'When I'm Sixty-Four' for his birthday, calling the Beatles legend "one of the greats."

"I feel very in awe... Paul's got to be in the conversation as one of the greats of all time. - George Clooney"

Los Angeles, Jan 10

The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney treated actor George Clooney to a personal performance, and the actor was filled with gratitude. The singer performed the song 'When I'm Sixty-Four' when he reached the age last year.

The Hollywood actor marked the milestone in May 2025 and he has now revealed he received a special video message from Paul McCartney in which he belted out the Beatles classic as a birthday surprise, reports 'Female First UK'.

When asked about his 64th birthday, George told The Los Angeles Times newspaper, "I actually got a message from Paul, which is pretty cool. It was a video of him playing 'When I'm Sixty-Four'. I never really thought when I was cutting tobacco in Augusta, Kentucky, that I would meet Paul, much less become friends with him".

He added, "I feel very in awe. In the scheme of people, you look at Michael Jordan as the best to ever play the game. Paul's got to be in the conversation as one of the greats of all time. So it's really something to have him call up and do 'When I'm Sixty-Four' for you".

As per 'Female First UK', when asked if he ever sends messages to McCartney, the actor revealed he exchanges messages with the Beatles legend "from time to time".

George went on to recall the chat he had with the musician after hearing Beatles track Now and Then, which was released in 2003 after a previously unheard John Lennon demo tape from the 1970s was completed using modern technology.

George said, "Sure, (I message him) from time to time. He had this song come out, this beautiful Beatles song that had never been released. Dude, it brought me down. It had that Beatles sound and vibe. For those of us who grew up with the Beatles being the end all and be all of everything, it just brought you to a whole other place in time. He sent it to me, and I wrote him back and said, 'Jesus, Paul. It's really beautiful'".

The Oscar-winner went on to insist he still doesn't see himself as old now he's in his 60s.

- IANS

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Sarah B
This is the kind of wholesome news we need. Two icons being friends and appreciating each other's work. McCartney taking the time to do that is so classy. The Beatles were a huge part of my dad's youth in Mumbai.
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Arjun K
While this is a sweet personal anecdote, I can't help but feel our media gives disproportionate space to these celebrity feel-good stories. There are so many pressing issues in our own country that deserve this spotlight. Just a thought.
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Priya S
Haha, Clooney saying he doesn't feel old in his 60s is a mood! My parents are around that age and they're more active than me sometimes. Also, "Now and Then" is such a beautiful, melancholic song. The Beatles' magic never fades.
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Karthik V
The Beatles' influence is global. I remember my grandfather in Chennai playing their records on his old turntable. To think that technology allowed a song from Lennon's demo to be completed decades later... amazing. Great share!
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Michael C
George Clooney's humility is refreshing. "I never really thought... that I would meet Paul, much less become friends with him." It's a good reminder that even the biggest stars can be fans. Cool story.

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