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Sir Paul McCartney MBE is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

He was part of perhaps the most famous British band of the 20th century, The Beatles who are regarded as one of the most popular and influential acts in the history of rock music and his songwriting partnership with John Lennon is one of the greatest of all time. McCartney has been recognised as one of the most successful performers of all time collating 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles of his work with the Beatles and as a solo artist.

In 1999 he received the honour of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist due to the fact that he has written, or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2014 he has sold more than 15.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr received MBEs in 1965, and in 1997, McCartney was knighted for his services to music. He performed at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and is seen as ambassador of British music.

McCartney first met Lennon at a church fete in 1967 where he was performing with his current band The Quarrymen, little did they know they would form such a close working relationship and would eventually become the most successful recording band in history. Cited as the driving force behind the first ever rock concept album, 'St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club', McCartney kept creativity at the forefront of everything he did.

He currently holds an honorary doctorate degree from Yale Music, a Brit Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Music, twenty-one Grammy Awards and a knighthood. The tireless musician is still touring to this day and shows no sign of slowing.

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The Paul McCartney concert on October 30, 2014 in Greensboro, NC was far and away the best concert I have been to and I have been to many. To see this music legend alone is amazing but to see him and his band, not missing a beat the entire evening, goes beyond amazing. McCartney's voice gave just a little a couple of times but his enery and showmanship was spot on, and and other than those one or two times, his voice was as rich as ever. Make no mistake, the tickets were expensive but you get every penny's worth of your money back in the show you get. He started late, about 45 minutes or so, but then played for almost 3 straight hours and did 2 extended encores. Just amazing. I saw BB King not too long ago and he played about the length of one of McCartney's encores and just droned on and on for the rest of the hour long show, telling stories that I guess he found entertaining but no one else did, as evidenced by a few boo's. Sad and a waste of good money. Don't get me wrong-I still love BB King but it was a sad waste of time and money that night. You will not have any waste seeing Paul McCartney. His renditions of the old Beatles songs were a delightful step back in time, his Wings songs as tight as ever and it all just got better and better. The lighting and background effects on a large wall of lights produced beautiful effects that went from psychadelic to photo's of children, the Beatels, buildings and more. Standing alone and playing an acoustic guitar on a large block that rose about 20 feet above the stage was fantastic, with a full moon, leafless tree and midnight blue sky behind him. And then a large blue rose forming on the front of the block just set the mood for his excellent guitarwork and vocals. When the show ends with Live and Let Die, they pyrotechnics were amazing. The roar of about 16,000 fans combined with fireworks and blasts of flames in perfect unison was the way to hit a finale. And the 2 encores were a perfect end to a perfect night. If you get a chance to see Paul McCarney, go-just go! Worth the money and then some!

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PAUL MCCARTNEY is Out There playing for 3 hours. Yes, that is right! Pauly rocked the sold out show for 3 hours. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of seeing him and have seen many other bands but this was the best show I have ever seen. Not only did he rock out with fab Beatle songs like "Helter Skelter" but he also slowed it down with songs like "The Long And Winding Road". He treated us to some great Wings surprises like "Hi Hi Hi" and "Listen To What The Man Said". He also played some great songs from his latest album "New". I have his concert DVD's and he added many different songs to the mix while still keeping in some of the hoped for favorites.

I don't want to give anything away but there are some awesome surprises music wise awaiting the lucky person who will attend one of his shows.

This is a must see show, the material spanned his entire career. He sounded fantastic and he looks great! To all the ladies out there, you will still swoon when you see him! I did! He was funny and charming. One of the most refreshing things was that you could tell he was having an awesome time and you felt like he wanted to stay and play longer as much as you wanted him to stay and play longer! He really shows his fans that he cares about us as much as we care about him.

A very cool and unexpected event: He brought a couple up onstage who had a sign stating that he was ordained and would he marry them. He did a short little ceremony for them stating that it really wasn't legal but it was awesome! I totally wanted to grab the guy next to me (who I didn't know) and yell "We're next!"

I really think this is a show for anyone who really loves music. Paul was changing his guitar's and bass's out even playing one of his original guitars that he used for Sgt.Peppers. Throwing in an awesome tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Go see him if you get the chance. I would go again tonight if I could!

Beatles legend and Wings mainman, Paul McCartney will remain indelibly etched into the annals of time. The humanitarian, bassist and vocalist has traversed six decades, performing in some of the world's biggest and best venues, at historic moments (Band Aid), and unique moments (who ever pegged Macca as a Nirvana member?!), McCartney is a one-of-a-kind performer, fully deserving his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 72-year-old Liverpudlian is entirely at ease on stage – he's essentially lived there for the best portion of his life – his catalogue is studded with megaton hits. Bond theme “Live And Let Die” (replete with flamethrowers when performed at festivals), Stevie Wonder duet “Ebony and Ivory”, “Coming Up” and “Jet” are non-Beatles bangers, but he frequently performs legendary cuts like “Let It Be”, “Back In The USSR” and “Hey Jude” at the end of his sets. How thoroughly immense is it watching a genuine Beatle lead a rousing chorus of “Naa naa naa nanananaaaaa?" Though arguably not as elastic as he once was – don't expect too many backflips – he's still a consummate entertainer. His voice has aged, but he still smashes every note, and his fretwork's not diminished a smidgen. It's rare you get to see a legend in the flesh, but grab any chance to witness McCartney, and you'll not regret it.

Paul McCartney. Just let the legend of that name sink in.

I can honestly, without a doubt say that this was the best concert/show I have ever been to (and I have been to numerous concerts).

Not only did he perform his New songs, but he performed all of his hits from The Beatles to The Wings as well. And I am sure he barely hit the top of the iceberg with what he performed considering his incredible library of number 1s and hundreds upon hundreds of songs.

This 72 year old man performed a 3 hour nonstop performance in clouding pyrotechnics, memoriams to his late and great Beatle counterparts, and 3 encores without breaking a sweat.

He may not be able to hold his notes as long as he did when he was younger but he still sounded amazing nonetheless. I was blown away and so happy that I can tell my kids when I am older that I saw one of The Beatles and it was perfect.

I don't think I have ever recommended a concert as highly as I am for Sir Paul. He is a living legend and am honored to have seen him rocking, running all over the place and putting on a great performance at the age of 72.

YOU MUST GO SEE HIM LIVE. It's an experience well worth the money and his tickets start at 25 for far seats but even so, WORTH IT.

BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!! I can say Even one of the most incredible moments of my life. I know what it means being able to see the legend Sir Paul McCartney live and he fullfill all my expectations and way more! His band is absolutely amazing!

But let me tell you the highlight of my year:

I could only afford the cheapest level tickets but I was more than ok with that since i was going to see my idol, then on my way to our seats with my 2 girlfriends, an angel waiting at the top of the stairs ask us to see our tickets and then offer to change them, we were surprised and maybe thinking it was a scam but then she pulled her envelope with 3 FIRST ROW TICKETS!! Best seat in the arena, she identify herself as part of Sir Paul team, and after many thank yous and hugs we went to see the biggest concert.

Thats why he is the absolutely GREATEST rock star of this planet! Beacuse he truly cares about his audiences, i will never in my wildest dreams tought i was going to see able to be on the first row, besides the wonderful drama of the situation his performance was perfect, spotless, he is full of energy and will be forever grateful to him for such an amazing night.

Sir Paul McCartney concert in Munchen was fabulous (Fab four, Fab one :)). The Olympiastadion was full of happy delighted people who were lucky enough to get a ticket. There were Beatles fans along with Wings and Macca fans from many different countries, young and not so young people, all cheerfully singing the everlasting songs and dancing to our beloved music that defined the lives of many of us. The show went on for full 2 hours and 40 minutes, almost 40 songs from all periods, from late 50's to nowadays hits.

For me, it was a once in a lifetime event. I grew up with Beatles and Paul McCartney music, and I have been waiting for a long time for this. It's been a long time since I bought my first Beatles record, even long time since I bought my last one (not to mention I have all Beatles records plus many of their solo albums :)), and the possibility to see one of my heroes live in concert, it was just a dream come true.

It was worth every single penny spent on concert ticket, air ticket, airport transfers, accomodation for couple of days, and of course whole lotta german beer :)

Long live Sir Paul, long live Beatles, forever live their eternal music!

¡Qué decir de la experiencia de ver a McCartney en vivo! Como leí en varias crónicas periodísticas, es imposible transmitir las sensaciones vividas.

Por suerte, pude disfrutar del show completo contra las vallas delanteras a la derecha del escenario, con la pared de parlantes de frente. Me sentí completamente knockeado por la contundencia del sonido.

McCartney despliega todo su talento sobre el escenario sin mezquinar nada que sus 73 años le permiten hacer. Es cierto que su voz falla a veces, pero eso no es lo importante. Lo importante es que no la esconde debajo de coristas, efectos o cambios de tonalidad. Si tiene que soltar un grito o un aullido, lo hace. Aunque falle.

Son muchos los climas que maneja, alternando híper clásicos beatles, composiciones de sus últimos discos y demás gemas de su extenso catálogo. Se puede decir con seguridad que es uno de los shows más completos que pueden disfrutarse. No cualquiera alberga en sus composiciones, las obras más fundamentales del cancionero pop del último siglo.

Ojalá podamos disfrutarlo varios años más. ¡No me doy por satisfecho!

This is the second time I've seen Paul McCartney in the past few years, and yet again he did NOT disappoint. First of all, he played almost 3 hours both times, so you will get plenty of bang for your buck based on the duration of his show alone. Secondly, considering he is 72 years old, he still nails most of the hard notes and delivers a true, genuine performance while frequently interacting with the audience in between songs. Paul is a very personable character that makes the fans feel appreciated and loved as much as we love him. His show started with a few songs that would be recognizable to the casual fan, it delved off into some less "commonly" known songs and a couple cuts from his new album (which also sounded great), then he closed out the show with MANY huge hits and sing-alongs that definitely left the audience wanting more! The pyrotechnics that kicked in during Live and Let Die were unexpected and amazing! I think he also did three encores as well, and I would definitely return to watch any future shows he does in Kansas City!

I don't need to say how amazing this man is and how happy I am to have attended this show. On "Live and let die" there was even pyrotechnics and fireworks. Paul was telling us stories, singing and joking, I think he switched more than 5 guitars during the show and the evening was just overall beautiful.

The venue was terrible, though.. There was no warning about not bringing the bags and we had to pay 15 Euros to leave the bag before getting in - backpacks were not allowed at all (so they basically forced us to give this money as it was too late to go back to hotel and leave it there). Also the security check was useless.. We were drinking in line to warm up and forgot about empty bottle in the pocket.. Guess what? We were able to bring a GLASS BOTTLE through security check, cause we didn't remember and they never checked.. What if I was a psycho? It's glass after all.

As soon as the legend, Sir Paul McCartney himself took the stage, the magic began! He performed for three solid hours, entertaining the crowd with songs written with the Beatles, with Wings, and on his own. I got teary-eyed when he first came into view, as you don't expect to see a legend, at 72 years old, still performing at the top of his game! Paul McCartney still LOVES what he does! Financially, he doesn't need to perform. He does it because he loves to and because he still can, which is impressive! This concert shall be one of my favorites for a long time - and I've attend many concerts in my lifetime. He came out and did two encores, even running around the stage. He never sat down unless poised at the piano. A legend, a master, a must-see!

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Paul McCartney’s 2023 & 2024 Tour: Everything You Need to Know

Who would’ve thought that Paul McCartney ’s Got Back tour in 2022 would continue on into 2023 and even soon into 2024? We certainly didn’t. Ex-member of The Beatles , Paul McCartney realized how popular his original tour in the United Kingdom had gotten, and he decided to extend it further, much to our delight.

Fans worldwide were excited to know if their country made the cut, but Paul and his team remain very secretive about future tour dates. We’re only getting one country at a time, but we aren’t complaining. The anticipation has us at the edge of our seats, just waiting for more info.

Rock magazines and fanatics worldwide have a lot to say about Paul McCartney ‘s Got Back tour . If you’re contemplating whether or not you should go to a Paul McCartney concert, these quotes should help you make up your mind:

“ Paul McCartney delivers the greatest rock ‘n’ roll show on Earth” – Rolling Stone

“A stirring, spellbinding affair … It’s almost unfair how deeply satisfying McCartney ’s concerts are. Packed with hits by the Beatles and beyond, attempting to pick faults is like searching for the corner of a sphere” – The Australian

“Stadium singalong with Paul McCartney is cathartic and magical” – The Age

“The set list also included the explosive Live And Let Die , Let Em In , Love Me Do , Blackbird , Jet , Band on the Run , Let It Be , Getting Better , Helter Skelter , and Hey Jude . It combined epic and influential pop and rock, and state-of-the-art production with every trick, treat, bell, whistle and skyrocket” – Herald Sun

“Can the audience take much more? Can it get any better than that? Of course, it can. It’s Paul McCartney ” – Stack Magazine

“Few musicians know how to captivate a crowd like McCartney ” – The Advertiser

Full Dates of Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour Dates

McCartney ‘s announcement of the tour was quite the experience on his ongoing Brazil tour, meanwhile, he shared a playful video on his Twitter account where the opening line was, “Come to Brazil? Claro!” It’s an inside joke among different artists since fans always comment on their socials with this exact sentence in their own languages, urging them to come to them.

The current leg of Paul McCartney ’s Got Back tour in 2023 runs as follows:

Price Range for Paul McCartney’s Got Back Tour

Depending on where the live performance of Paul McCartney is held, the prices may vary. If you’re looking to buy tickets for the ongoing Brazil leg of the 2023 tour, the prices start from $30 to $45, depending on the venue. Furthermore, it can go up if you’re looking to get a seat closer to the stage. The prices will be significantly higher for the UK and the States.

If there’s one thing we know for sure, comparatively the prices are going to be so much cheaper than what you would’ve paid if you were going to see T he Beatles . Paul McCartney is not in it for the money. He is living his golden days and performing only because he wants to, not because he has to. As a result, you can expect nothing but the most affordable tickets at his concerts.

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How to Buy Tickets for the Next Leg of the Got Back Tour?

Unfortunately, you can’t purchase tickets in advance for the next leg of the Got Back Tour in 2023, because the next leg hasn’t been announced yet. Paul is known for pulling surprises, therefore we won’t know about the next leg until the very last minute. However, once it has been announced, you can purchase tickets immediately on Paul McCartney ’s official website .

Songs list in the Got Back tour

The standard set list for McCartney ’s Got Back tour is as follows:

“Can’t Buy Me Love” or “A Hard Day’s Night”
“Junior’s Farm”
“Letting Go”
“She’s A Woman”
“Got to Get You into My Life”
“Come On to Me” or “Coming Up”
“Let Me Roll It”
“Getting Better”
“Let ‘Em In”
“My Valentine”
“Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five”
“Maybe I’m Amazed”
“I’ve Just Seen a Face”
“In Spite of All the Danger”
“Love Me Do”
“Dance Tonight”
“Blackbird”
“Here Today”
“New” or “Queenie Eye”
“Lady Madonna”
“Fuh You”
“You Never Give Me Your Money”
“She Came In Through the Bathroom Window”
“Jet”
“Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”
“Something”
“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”
“Band on the Run”
“Get Back”
“Let It Be”
“Live and Let Die”
“Hey Jude”

It is important to note that while this is the standard setlist, provided that Paul McCartney is known to play additional songs if the audience requests it. That being said, if you’ve got a song in mind that you’d like to hear McCartney play live, you better get the entire crowd to start chanting it!

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There’s no doubt that Paul McCartney has lived his prime days and is now just enjoying life and touring whenever he sees fit. However, he has noticed how fans have been eagerly waiting for his tour to get to a city near them and still, he’s been super secretive about tour dates. We know that it is very likely to continue well into 2024 and beyond, continuing his tour all over the world.

If you’re one of the lucky ones who has already seen McCartney ‘s Got Back tour , or if you’ve purchased tickets and are going to see him sometime soon, we have no doubt that you’re going to have the time of your lives. As someone who has been performing for most of his life, Paul is certain to give you the VIP experience at any of his Got Back concerts.

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The legendary Beatles bassist and singer Paul McCartney announced new 2023 tour dates. The shows will happen next October, November and December in Australia and Brazil. It will be the first time he plays in those countries after the Pandemic. Named “Got Back”, the tour has 12 scheduled dates so far and he will perform in Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Curitiba.

“I’ve got some good news. We’re coming back to Brazil in November to play for you. We have such great memories from all our visits. I love coming to Brazil because you guys like to rock, sing and party all at once. We’re really excited. Let’s have fun. Let’s rock. Let’s roll. Let’s stomp. Let’s stroll. And Brazil, let’s have a great time,” Paul McCartney said in his last statement.

His band continues the same with Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums).

Paul McCartney 2023 tour dates

18 – Adelaide – Entertainment Centre
21 – Melbourne – Marvel Stadium
24 – Newcastle – McDonald Jones Stadium
27 – Sydney – Allianz Stadium
⁠28 – Sydney – Allianz Stadium
1 – Brisbane – Suncorp Stadium
4 – Gold Coast – Heritage Bank Stadium
30 – Brasília – Mané Garrincha stadium
3 – Belo Horizonte – MRV Arena
9 – São Paulo – Allianz Parque
13 – Curitiba – Couto Pereira stadium
16 – Rio de Janeiro – Maracanã stadium

“Paul has a strong relationship with Brazil – and a huge number of fans from the most diverse generations. In 2017, he was recognized as the best-selling international artist for performances in the country, with more than 1,5 million tickets sold.”

“But the great milestone of the eternal Beatle happened in 1990, when he performed in front of a crowded – and enchanted – Maracanã with 184,000 fans on the night of April 21, breaking at the time the world record for attendance at a concert. In 2023, McCartney will close the tour in December precisely by returning to “his sacred soil”, in the most iconic Brazilian soccer stadium. Magical place for sports lovers, like the artist,” the official statement recalled.

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Paul McCartney plays the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 18 October on the first night of his Got Back tour around Australia.

Paul McCartney’s Australian comeback tour awash with love, Lennon tributes and Beatles medleys

Adelaide Entertainment Centre The former Beatle delves deep into his songbook for three hours of humour, pyrotechnics and ‘sweet memories’

“W hen we were kids, you couldn’t really say to each other that you loved each other,” Paul McCartney reflects midway through the first show of his Australian tour. “You tried to be hard, young guys. We never got around to it really.”

For a musician whose back catalogue is, famously, not short of love songs, it’s a poignant reflection: while the Beatles were conquering the world with pop ditties like Love Me Do and Can’t Buy Me Love – both of which we’ll hear tonight – in their prime they never quite articulated the deep, life-changing bond between them. And what else could you call it but love?

Half a century later, in his first set in Adelaide in 30 years, he’s making up for lost time. On his seven-date Got Back tour McCartney is due to play some of Australia’s biggest arenas, but has opted to start it off with a relatively small and very sold-out 8,000-capacity show: the first Australian city he ever played is a gentle setting for his first live appearance since Glastonbury over a year ago .

Eighty-one years old, spry and light on his feet, McCartney and his longtime band get some Wings stuff out of the way early, McCartney holding it down on bass while his comrades shred on guitar and horns. There’s a twinkle in his eye, an old hand still hooked on the formula of a few mates, some guitars, some drums and a stage.

It’s during Let ’Em In from 1976’s Wings at the Speed of Sound, that something happens that feels so surreal it provokes an almost physical response: McCartney throws his head back and wails, “Yeah, yeah, yeah”. You know what I mean. It’s a sound ingrained in pop culture, tested out in Liverpool living rooms, shaped in noisy Hamburg nightclubs and belted over the screams of girls and maybe a few boys in stadiums whose public announcement systems were no match for the sheer volume of Beatlemania.

Paul McCartney performing at Adelaide Entertainment Centre

A few other moments approach it: McCartney’s fingers nimbly picking out a rubbery bassline on that well-loved old Höfner. Those same fingers plucking out the melodic runs of Blackbird that every aspiring high school guitarist tries to nail and, according to McCartney, fails. (“How many people here tried to learn Blackbird?” he says. “And you got it wrong.”)

It isn’t all about the past, of course. McCartney intersperses songs such as Let Me Roll It, Got to Get You Into My Life and Maybe I’m Amazed with newer tracks and deep cuts. He and his band know which option crowds prefer: “When we play an old Beatles song the place lights up with all your phones, it’s like a galaxy of stars. When we play a new song … it’s like a black hole. But we play ’em anyway!”

As he revealed in a fan event the day before, this “hobby” of songwriting – a bottomless lucky dip pitting “skill” against “magic” – will never get old to him.

Some of the newer songs are, at least, not bad. Come On to Me from 2018’s Egypt Station packs an appropriate amount of horniness for an octogenarian, served with a wink and some nice organ on the chorus.

He has another laugh while trying to read signs held up in the crowd: “Sign my butt ? No no no!” Then, “Oh come on, let’s have a look at it.”

Midway through, a screen cuts the stage in half as McCartney and the band play a few stripped-back numbers before an image of a boarded-up old house. “Let’s hear it for a long time ago,” he says, before launching into an old skiffle track, the first thing the proto-Beatles recorded.

It’s at this point that he reflects about his love for his old friend, performing Here Today from 1982’s Tug of War. “I wrote this song after John died – let’s hear it for John,” he says, before singing: “I am holding back the tears no more, I love you.”

Later, a weathered ukulele signals another tribute. “This one was given to me by George,” he says, launching into a jaunty music hall take on Something. It’s lovely.

A thick succession of rolled-gold classics rounds out the first three hours. Live and Let Die features flames and pyrotechnics you might expect from an AC/DC concert, while a medley of medleys (You Never Give Me Your Money turns into Band On the Run) is an unexpected delight – he’s never played the former in Australia before.

In the encore, McCartney reprises the Peter Jackson-assisted redux of I’ve Got a Feeling that he showed off at Glastonbury, with McCartney duetting with footage of Lennon filmed on the Abbey Road rooftop before it all fell apart. I expected to cringe at this digital resurrection, enabled by AI tech that seems poised to undermine the creative spark, the very human spark, upon which all this is built. But it’s quite moving. “So amazing to be singing along with John again,” Paul says. “Sweet memories.”

They then finish the rest of the Abbey Road medley, Golden Slumbers right through to The End. As McCartney sings about carrying that weight, it hits differently than it did in those sessions, the band barely keeping it together for one last ride. His voice is a little shaggier, his mop a little greyer, but it seems the past is a weight McCartney carries lightly – with love, remembrance and, occasionally, an ear-splitting “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!”

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From Paul McCartney, February 13, 2024:

This wasn’t a normal day, so it didn’t start in the normal way! Opening my hotel window in the morning as I woke, I saw a plane flying down Rio’s Copacabana Beach pulling a massive sign that read: ’Welcome Back To Rio Paul’. What a way to make our man feel welcome! “Paul McCartney is part of a generation that changed the world in the 1960s. Now, almost six decades later, he continues to transform the view of what a man his age is capable of doing.” – O Estado de Sao Paulo, December 2023 Although Paul has played Rio numerous times since, it was actually way back in 1990 that he last performed at the Maracaña Stadium – to the biggest crowds ever! As I mentioned earlier, the shows there smashed box office records for a concert. I can remember reading about it in the Guinness Book of Records when I was a kid and having my mind blown by it, so as you can imagine it felt awesome to be there with Paul as he returned to the scene of his past glories. But there are more recent glories to think about too. Ahead of going on stage, Paul was presented with a special award for selling over two million concert tickets in Brazil – making him the most successful international live artist in Brazil. That day was HOT! I mean… it was so hot that when the pyro went off in ‘Live And Let Die’ during the show, it felt like air conditioning! But Paul took it in his stride on such a magical evening, in a show packed full of so many special moments. The fans got themselves super coordinated and surprised Paul during ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ with multicoloured balloons, and used their phones to illuminate them. It was an incredible sight and, as Paul himself said from the stage, it looked “very Disney.” ‘Hey Jude’saw the audience raise ‘Na Na’ signs, which created an amazing scene and atmosphere within the Maracaña. “It is the living presence of one of the great singers and composers of popular music of the 20th Century, doing in 2023 something that seems to have remained there in that century: a great show with great songs, played live, in symbiosis with the public.” – O Globo, December 2023 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More than 66,000 people danced the night away with us this time around, but the audience actually reached the millions, as the concert was broadcast live to Brazilians on Disney+. There was definitely a carnival atmosphere at the show, as Paul gave it his all on the final night of the tour, and the typically wild Rio crowd voiced their appreciation, shouting a fab chorus of “We love you” that saw Paul reply, “I love you too!” For me that will go down as one of the loudest crowds I’ve ever seen at any concert ever – with special mention going to Paul’s daughters Mary and Stella, who got just as involved as all the fans in attendance. When the set reached the last song, it was not only highly emotional for the audience but for the crew too. We’ve been having such an adventure since Got Back got back in Australia, and like the audience, we didn’t want to go home either. We’ve all had a total blast with our second family. We might be thousands of miles from home, but Paul has created such a great family environment that it feels like a home away from home for us. Backstage, the team were frantically dismantling dressing rooms and offices whilst embracing each other and saying their goodbyes for now. There is a long-standing tour tradition that marks the end of each concert. Once the band and Paul finally leave the stage, they make their way to the tour bus, where Team Macca give the guys a special congratulations and Paul high-fives all the team members as he walks. When the Hot City Horns joined the tour in 2018, it gave this tradition another aspect all together as Paul, Kenji and Mike play a celebratory tune to accompany the run of high-fives. The tunes are bespoke to the touring destinations, with some favourites thrown in along the way like The A-Team theme, or ‘Eye Of The Tiger’. That night, bringing 2023 and Rio’s carnival vibe to a close, the boys played ‘Copacabana’ to accompany Paul on to the bus. We all clapped and cheered – total euphoria! The hottest show in the world in the hottest city in the world. What a day and what a few months we’ve had. We couldn’t have asked for a better climax to an unforgettable tour. The memories of those shows will no doubt stick with anyone who was there for a long time – they certainly kept me glowing as I returned back to a frosty London, rolling immediately into Christmas feeling like I’d already received the greatest gift anyone could ask for: being lucky enough to enjoy the remarkable shared experience of love and music with thousands of new friends in the most extraordinary places. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Last updated on March 2, 2024

Maracanã Stadium

This was the 3rd concert played at Maracanã Stadium.

A total of 3 concerts have been played there • 1990 • Apr 20th • Apr 21st • 2023 • Dec 16th

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1. Can't Buy Me Love 0:46 - 2:50 2. Junior's Farm 3:04 - 5:58 3. Letting Go 6:23 - 11:09 4. She's A Woman 11:50 - 14:46 5. Got To Get You Into My Life 15:19 - 17:52 6. Come On To Me 18:30 - 22:29 7. Let Me Roll It / Foxey Lady 23:19 - 29:08 8. Getting Better 29:39 - 32:42 9. Let 'Em In 33:13 - 38:19 10. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five 38:40 - 42:30 11. Maybe I'm Amazed 42:52 - 47:16 12. My Valentine 47:56 - 50:51 13. I've Just Seen A Face 51:41 - 53:50 14. In Spite Of All The Danger 55:00 - 59:17 15. Love Me Do 59:58 - 1:02:25 16. Dance Tonight 1:03:04 - 1:05:56 17. Blackbird 1:06:54 - 1:09:33 18. Here Today 1:11:17 - 1:13:50 19. NEW 1:14:57 - 1:17:24 20. Lady Madonna 1:17:44 - 1:20:11 21. Jet (Tribute To Denny Laine) 1:21:13 - 1:25:20 22. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! 1:25:56 - 1:28:29 23. Something 1:29:10 - 1:32:56 24. Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da 1:33:48 - 1:37:13 25. Band On The Run 1:38:01 - 1:43:07 26. Get Back 1:43:59 - 1:47:47 27. Let It Be 1:48:20 - 1:51:58 28. Live And Let Die (With The "Who Cares" Intro I Think?) 1:52:22 - 1:55:56 29. Hey Jude 1:56:47 - 2:04:54 ENCORE 30. I've Got A Feeling 2:08:47 - 2:14:15 31. Birthday 2:14:48 - 2:17:23 32. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 2:17:39 - 2:18:49 33. Helter Skelter 2:18:50 - 2:22:40 34. Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End 2:24:49 - 2:30:38

Thanks Macca! MaC ART ney! Only you have ART in the middle of your name! You are pure ART! Moz ART of our time! You are pure emotion! The most beautiful concert in a long, long time! You are the One! Sir Paul! Thanks and thanks! Again and again! Bravo maestro! Long live Macca! And What a band, every one of them! See you next time! (this are the last words of Paul!)

And special guest star was John Lennon!