With US politics in a shambles, many of us are looking back on the eras when the world still made sense. And if you’re one of those hundreds of thousands of nostalgia-seekers, we’ve dug out just the musical clip for you.

Back in 2010, Sir Paul McCartney played one of the most important gigs of his life – taking the stage at The White House to serenade President Barack Obama and his family with an age-old Beatles hit. But nobody expected the surprise ending to this phenomenal set…

Paul’s performance has since amassed close to one million views over on YouTube, and it’s the ultimate flashback to a time when politics still inspired radiant hope and trust in our leaders. Music Man readers can watch the magic unfold in the viral video above!

The Obamas applaud Paul’s comedy-infused introduction as they sit front and center of the White House audience. Paul hits the crowd with the first line of “Hey Jude,” the masses soon breaking into another round of cheers and claps as the Beatles star, who had turned 68 that year, reprises a song he wrote when he was just 26.

His set runs as flawlessly as ever, despite the insane pressure of performing before a current US President, his entire family, and administration. Paul’s live band fleshes out the hit as if The Beatles were back together again; Barack and Michelle nodding their heads to the beat while their daughters watch on, hilariously unimpressed.

But then, as the song’s megalithic “na na na” outro rang out, a spectacular moment occurred…

The entire White House audience leaps to their feet as Obama walks along the ranks, shaking hands and singing the lyrics on his way to the main stage. As alternate performers of the event, including Dave Grohl and Lang Lang, file out from the wings to meet Paul in the spotlight, the Obama family soon steals the show, taking centre stage and joining hands with Paul in an absolutely wholesome moment.

Obama beams smiles as he chants “Hey Jude” right next to Paul McCartney while the unlikely duo leads the White House in the ultimate feel-good singalong. A feeling of unstoppable unity takes wing as Obama solidifies his ‘cool president’ image, leveling himself with the likes of Dave Grohl and Sir Paul in a moment most other world leaders wouldn’t dare to emulate.

And fans of this viral clip were quick to pick up on the vibes, with top commenters writing, “Back when there was respect and dignity at The White House,” “If only we could go back to this kind of joy,” “Remember when America had class?” and “When America was fun loving, talented and open minded. Thank you Paul McCartney and President Obama.”