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| Sir Paul to end London 2012 opening ceremony | Sir Paul to end London 2012 opening ceremony |
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| Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed he will end the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on July 27. | Sir Paul McCartney has confirmed he will end the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games on July 27. |
| Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live he said "I've been booked," and added that he would be "closing the opening". | Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live he said "I've been booked," and added that he would be "closing the opening". |
| A total cast of 15,000 will take part in the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies, to be watched by an estimated four billion people worldwide. | A total cast of 15,000 will take part in the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies, to be watched by an estimated four billion people worldwide. |
| The full line-up of the opening ceremony is yet to be announced. | The full line-up of the opening ceremony is yet to be announced. |
| A performance by the former Beatle has long been rumoured, and in January he disclosed he was in talks about taking part. | A performance by the former Beatle has long been rumoured, and in January he disclosed he was in talks about taking part. |
| Sir Paul wrapped up the proceedings of Monday's star studded concert to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee , with a bass guitar specially made for the occasion. | Sir Paul wrapped up the proceedings of Monday's star studded concert to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee , with a bass guitar specially made for the occasion. |
| The opening ceremony is intended as a celebration showcasing the best of the host nation. | The opening ceremony is intended as a celebration showcasing the best of the host nation. |
| The Beatles were declared the biggest-selling singles act since charts began 60 years ago in a new Radio 2 countdown this week. | The Beatles were declared the biggest-selling singles act since charts began 60 years ago in a new Radio 2 countdown this week. |
| Sir Paul told the BBC Radio 5 Live Drive that "on certain occasions" he still gets nerves before performing. | Sir Paul told the BBC Radio 5 Live Drive that "on certain occasions" he still gets nerves before performing. |