WATCH: The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John Perform for Global Citizen

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The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Paul McCartney put on a show from their homes during Global Citizen's One World: Together at Home charity special. The Lady Gaga-curated concert kicked off Saturday (April 18) on numerous TV channels and streaming services, raising more than $50 million to support healthcare teams and the World Health Organization in their fights against COVID-19. 

The Stones teamed up from their separate homes to perform their 1969 classic "You Can't Always Get What You Want." Their livestream began with Mick Jagger singing while he strummed his acoustic guitar before Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood joined with their acoustic and electric guitars. Charlie Watts made his appearance rocking out on air-drums as a pre-recorded percussion played during the stream. 

Elton John began his performance with a word of gratitude, thanking medical professional for their services before he began his backyard concert. 

"This is for everybody out there, who's been working on the frontline, 24/7. Thank you for all your expertise, your love, your care, your humanity. Thank you, thank you, thank you," shared the 73-year-old pop icon, before he launched into his 1983 hit "I'm Still Standing." 

Paul McCartney played his part during the charity special by singing the Beatles' signature tune "Lady Madonna." He began his solo rendition with a heartfelt message honoring all the doctors and nurses on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle. 

"I'm very honored to be part of this program tonight, which celebrates the true heroes, our health care workers all around the world," the Beatles legend expressed. "As this COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis, we have to all come together to fight it on a global scale. Let's tell our leaders that we need them to strengthen the health care systems all around the world, so that a crisis like this never happens again. My mother Mary was a nurse and a midwife just after and during the second world war, so I have a lot of time for the doctors, the nurses and all the medical staff that keep us healthy. We love you, thank you."

 

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