Paul McCartney joked that Bruce Springsteen has never worked a day in his life at a recent roast.

Sir Paul McCartney was not shy in expressing his thoughts on Thursday night. During a ceremony in London, the legendary singer playfully accused Bruce Springsteen of "never working a day in his life," causing a few unexpected laughs from the audience. Sir Paul, 81, presented the American songwriter, 74, with an Ivor Novello fellowship award, making him the first international act to receive this prestigious honor.

Joining the ranks of other recipients such as Sir Elton John, Joan Armatrading, and Kate Bush, Springsteen was undoubtedly deserving of the award. However, Sir Paul couldn't resist making a few jokes at his expense before presenting it to him. He jokingly listed other artists who may have also been deserving, such as Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift, causing even more laughter.

But don't worry, Sir Paul and Springsteen are great friends, and their close bond was evident as they hugged upon the award being presented. In fact, the two have had a long friendship, with Springsteen even joining Sir Paul on stage at his Glastonbury set in 2022 to perform "Glory Days" and "I Wanna Be Your Man."

After the ceremony, Elbow frontman Guy Garvey praised Sir Paul's impact on folk music in the world of rock and stated that there is only one Boss. But during a podcast with Conan O'Brien, Sir Paul jokingly blamed Springsteen for the rise of three and four-hour concerts, claiming he "blames Bruce Springsteen and has told him so."

Despite Sir Paul's playful jabs, it's clear that he has immense respect and admiration for Springsteen's talents. And it seems the feeling is mutual, as Springsteen graciously accepted the award and later spoke about his friendship with Sir Paul. He even admitted that he would have been in the top five most talented members of The Beatles if he had joined the group.

But beyond their musical talents, it's heartwarming to see the genuine friendship between Sir Paul and Springsteen. And who knows, maybe we'll see more collaborations between these two icons in the future.

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