With Just A Guitar Ed Sheeran Blew Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr’s Minds With Touching Tribute

In 2014, Ed Sheeran, known for his talent in acoustic covers, joined a star-studded lineup of renowned artists including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Paul McCartney himself for a Grammy television tribute to The Beatles’ enduring legacy. The event took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and was attended by a packed celebrity audience. Sheeran’s rendition of The Beatles’ timeless hit, “In My Life,” showcased his mastery of acoustic covers and further solidified his status as a skilled singer-songwriter.

The CBS special, titled The Beatles: The Night That Changed America — A Grammy Salute, was filmed a day after the Grammys and attracted over 70 million viewers across the country, as reported by The New York Times. The event not only evoked nostalgia for the golden era of rock and roll but also paid homage to the band’s iconic 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, famously referred to as “the night that changed America.” However, the Grammy special offered more than just a retrospective look at the past. It featured an extraordinary lineup of young musicians who represented the torchbearers of pop music for the next generation.

Kate Beckinsale, a British musician in her own right and an award-winning actress, had the honor of introducing Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt and emotionally resonant performance of the decades-old Beatles classic. The tribute served as a testament to the enduring influence and timelessness of The Beatles’ music, while also highlighting the talents of Ed Sheeran and the new generation of musicians who carry the legacy forward.

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