He hit the stage with “A Hard Day’s Night” and didn’t let up. He did “Love Me Do” as a tribute to the just-departed George Martin. He sang “Here Today” for John, “Something” for George,” “Maybe I’m Amazed” for Linda, “Foxy Lady” for Jimi. That’s some serious baggage—playing your songs every night is hard work, but it must be even tougher when you carry the weight of so many dead friends with you. Especially when your taste in friends is pushy bastards who give you no peace, not even when they’re gone. He sang “My Valentine” for his wife Nancy (who was there) and “4-5 Seconds” for Rihanna and
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