On January 10, 2026, Peggy Seeger revealed on RTE that Ewan MacColl wrote "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" about her during their estrangement, performing it live with emotional impact.

On January 10, 2026, 90-year-old folk singer Peggy Seeger moved audiences on RTE’s The Late Late Show Trad special by revealing that her late husband, Ewan MacColl, wrote "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" about her during their estrangement. She performed the song live, delivering an emotional rendition that resonated deeply with viewers. The moment, part of a celebration of traditional and folk music, highlighted Seeger’s enduring legacy and the powerful bond between music and memory.