Paul McCartney sends birthday video to Thaddeus Richard

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On this day, Thaddeus Richard, who collaborated with Paul McCartney and Wings between 1976 and 1979, celebrated his 73rd birthday and received a birthday video message from Paul McCartney.

From dailycomet.com, May 23, 2022:

He couldn’t be there for the big party Sunday in Thibodaux, but former Beatle Paul McCartney did send along a video wishing a happy birthday to his friend “Thad.”

Thaddeus Richard, who plays horns, keyboards, guitar and lots of other instruments, celebrated his 73rd birthday a day early, taking the stage with fellow musicians for a party arranged in his honor at Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center.

In the short video, shown during the party, McCartney strums an acoustic guitar and  sings a salute to his friend and former bandmate.

“Hey, Thad, you’re quite a lad,” McCartney sings. “You know we love ya’, no one above ya’.” […]

“Take it away, Thaddeus,” McCartney sings from behind the piano. 

Asked what it was like to perform with one of the world’s most famous bands, Richard said “for a 25-year-old boy from Thibodaux, you’ve got to be joking — it was heaven.” […]

McCartney didn’t forget his old friend and fellow musician, either.

“Congratulations, Thad, quite an honor,” McCartney sings at the end of his video. “You deserve it, man.”

Last updated on November 21, 2022