Paul McCartney humorously teases Bruce Springsteen at prestigious London ceremony
- Sir Paul McCartney playfully pokes fun at Bruce Springsteen during an awards ceremony in London.
- Bruce Springsteen honored as the first international songwriter to receive the Ivors Academy fellowship.
- A light-hearted moment between two music legends at a prestigious event.
Bruce Springsteen was given a special award by the Ivors Academy. He was the first songwriter from outside the UK to get this award in the 80 years of the academy's history. Paul McCartney, a famous musician, gave him the award at a ceremony in London. Paul McCartney joked about other famous songwriters who could have gotten the award, like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. He said Springsteen is one of the top five talented musicians. The chair of the academy said Springsteen was the perfect choice for the award because he tells great stories through his songs. Springsteen thanked his fans in the UK for inspiring him and helping him grow as an artist. Springsteen performed at the ceremony and sang a song even though his voice was hoarse from singing in the rain the night before. He talked about his long history with the UK and how much he appreciates his British fans. He joked about the rainy weather in the UK but said he felt at home with his fans there. Springsteen is a very successful artist, having sold over 140 million records worldwide and winning many awards. Paul McCartney, who is a friend of Springsteen, gave him the award. They have performed together before, like at Glastonbury in 2022. Springsteen talked about his connection with the UK and how much he values his fans there. He thanked them for their support throughout his career. The ceremony took place after a concert in Sunderland where Springsteen faced tough weather conditions but still felt a strong bond with his audience.