"The show, which ran for four hours, included performances from Paul Simon (who played a few hits: "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," "Still Crazy After All These Years," and "The Boxer"); Bill Murray (who played "Werewolves of London" with Paul Shaffer on keys and joined Jon Batiste and Preservation Hall Jazz Band on "Iko Iko," with Trombone Shorty and Ivan Neville joining them for "Hey Pocky Way")."
"Elvis Costello (who played "Pump It Up" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding," and joined Warren Haynes, Hozier, and surprise guest Mavis Staples for "The Weight"); Susanna Hoffs (who did "Manic Monday" and had Haynes join her on a rendition of Rod Stewart's "Maggie Mae")."
"Mary J. Blige (who sang "One" and "Family Affair"); Nile Rodgers (who joined Hozier on "Feelin' Alright" in addition to performing "Good Times" and "We Are Family" with CHIC), and more. The night ended with a big group rendition of "With a Little Help From My Friends.""
God's Love We Deliver presented the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert at Beacon Theatre on March 6th, featuring a four-hour lineup of performances from renowned artists. Paul Simon performed hits including "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "The Boxer." Bill Murray played "Werewolves of London" with Paul Shaffer and joined Jon Batiste and Preservation Hall Jazz Band on multiple songs. Elvis Costello, Warren Haynes, Hozier, and Mavis Staples collaborated on "The Weight." Additional performances included Mary J. Blige singing "One" and "Family Affair," Nile Rodgers performing with CHIC, and Susanna Hoffs on "Manic Monday." The concert concluded with a group rendition of "With a Little Help From My Friends." The event was available for live streaming on Veeps.
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