By Stig Editor 
“We Still Feel the Magic”: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reflect on Their ‘Special’ Bond as The Last Beatles Standing
More than half a century after The Beatles changed the face of music forever, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr remain not just legends, but living symbols of a cultural revolution. As the only two surviving members of the Fab Four, McCartney, 83, and Starr, 85, are opening up about their enduring friendship and the unbreakable bond forged in the whirlwind of Beatlemania.
In a recent joint interview, the pair reflected on what it means to carry the legacy of John Lennon and George Harrison and how their shared memories continue to shape their lives today.
> “There’s something about playing music with someone that goes beyond words,” McCartney said. “Ringo and I have this deep understanding. It’s always been there a rhythm, a connection. We don’t have to explain it.”
For Starr, the connection with Paul is more than nostalgic it’s spiritual.
> “We’ve seen each other through everything the wild days, the heartbreak, the laughter,” Starr shared. “Even now, when we play together, there’s still that spark. It’s like coming home.”
Their bond was most recently felt in their collaboration on “Now and Then,” the final Beatles song released in 2023, which featured vocals from the late John Lennon and guitar parts by George Harrison, completed using AI and archival recordings.
> “To be part of something like that, to bring the four of us back together one last time it was emotional,” McCartney admitted. “We were reminded again just how special what we had truly was.”
Despite their legendary status, both artists continue to create and perform. McCartney’s world tours still pack stadiums, while Starr’s All-Starr Band brings joy to audiences with his signature peace-and-love charm.
Yet beyond the fame and music, it’s the enduring friendship that means the most.
> “Paul’s like a brother,” Ringo said. “We’ve been through everything you can imagine. And we’re still here. That’s a blessing.”
As time passes and memories of The Beatles fade into history for younger generations, Paul and Ringo stand as living reminders of a time when four lads from Liverpool changed the world. Their story and their bond continues to resonate as one of the most iconic and heartwarming friendships in music history.
“We still feel the magic,” McCartney said with a smile. “And
that’s something you never lose.”