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The performance kicked off with a cover of Homeward Bound by Paul Simon, accompanied by Sabrina Carpenter. In 1976, Simon had previously sung this song on SNL with George Harrison. At the start, Simon emotionally introduced the number, referencing the show’s long-standing legacy. Carpenter added a light-hearted touch by saying, “I wasn’t even born then, and neither were my parents,” injecting a bit of humor into the otherwise nostalgic beginning.