Good Evening New York City. While performing the song, McCartney is prone to becoming choked up over the emotional content of the song. He told The Guardian, At least once a tour, that song just gets me. I'm singing it, and I think I'm OK, and I suddenly realise it's very emotional, and John was a great mate and a very important man in my life, and I miss him, y'know? Personnel Paul McCartney – lead vocals, acoustic guitar Jack Rothstein – violin Bernard Partridge – violin Ian Jewel – viola Keith Harvey – cello See also "All Those Years Ago", George Harrison's 1981 tribute song to Lennon (with McCartney on backing vocals) References Sources External links Lyrics of this song 1982 songs Paul McCartney songs Music published by MPL Music Publishing Song recordings produced by George Martin Songs about John Lennon Songs written by Paul McCartney