Set List critique
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Not that this is a "scientific" measure by any means, but John Lennon currently has 16.1 million fans on Facebook, Paul has 6.4. And that's not too shocking. No matter how secure you are, that's gotta irk you if you're McCartney. And that, I believe, is what Paul has been dealing with and fighting against for 50 years.
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LiveForever:
Not that this is a "scientific" measure by any means, but John Lennon currently has 16.1 million fans on Facebook, Paul has 6.4. And that's not too shocking. No matter how secure you are, that's gotta irk you if you're McCartney. And that, I believe, is what Paul has been dealing with and fighting against for 50 years.
On the other hand, The Beatles have 42 million Likes, and Paul is firmly included in those Likes.
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beatlesfanrandy:
LiveForever:
Not that this is a "scientific" measure by any means, but John Lennon currently has 16.1 million fans on Facebook, Paul has 6.4. And that's not too shocking. No matter how secure you are, that's gotta irk you if you're McCartney. And that, I believe, is what Paul has been dealing with and fighting against for 50 years.
On the other hand, The Beatles have 42 million Likes, and Paul is firmly included in those Likes.
So is Ringo!
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And on another note... I'm still staggered songs like Bluebird are deemed only soundcheck worthy. And why is Hope Of Deliverance wheeled out for certain South American countries only? And why would an uptempo audience pleaser like She's A Woman be played only in 2004 Euro tour? And why perform Please Please Me only on the 05 US tour? And if he's willing to play rarities like I'll Get You and Til There Was You, why play safe? And...on and on. What I'm getting at, and what would be obvious even to "Blind "Freddy" is why not rotate songs during shows. It's not difficult. This is a band of stellar musicians. And don't give me the guff about the lighting/staging guys couldn't cope.
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moptops:
why not rotate songs during shows
Great question my friend.
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javilu:
moptops:
why not rotate songs during shows
Great question my friend.
Because is a lazy guy
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When I saw him in 2002, for the first time, I clearly remember him playing the first bass note or two of Lonely Road. I knew what song it was within one note. And I stood up and cheered loudly like my favorite team had just won the Super Bowl or something. I looked around and I was the only one cheering for the song. It's one of those stories that has kind of stuck with me for whatever reason the last 12 years. I think it speaks to the mentality of the average concertgoer. Nobody at that concert was going to hear him play lonely road. Anyway, I know we've successfully beaten this topic to death, just wanted to share that little anecdote as I was thinking about it this morning as I heard lonely road come on my iPhone shuffle.
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moptops:
And on another note... I'm still staggered songs like Bluebird are deemed only soundcheck worthy. And why is Hope Of Deliverance wheeled out for certain South American countries only? And why would an uptempo audience pleaser like She's A Woman be played only in 2004 Euro tour? And why perform Please Please Me only on the 05 US tour? And if he's willing to play rarities like I'll Get You and Til There Was You, why play safe? And...on and on. What I'm getting at, and what would be obvious even to "Blind "Freddy" is why not rotate songs during shows. It's not difficult. This is a band of stellar musicians. And don't give me the guff about the lighting/staging guys couldn't cope.
I agree. There are a LOT of songs this band has played that can be rotated out. You Won't See Me, Come And Get It, etc. I'd rather hear She's a Woman than All Together Now or You Won't See Me than Mr. Kite.
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Oh and speaking of 2002, Hello Goodbye was the PERFECT opener. And of the five shows I've been to, is far and away the best I've seen.
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I've seen Paul open with "Drive My Car" in 1993 twice. Yes, I am old
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javilu:
I've seen Paul open with "Drive My Car" in 1993 twice. Yes, I am old
I saw him open with "Drive My Car" in 1993 twice too. Then I saw him in 2009 and he opened with "Drive My Car!" Ha ha!
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Same. '93 and '09.
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I've seen him open with HG, MMT, DMC, EDAW and MMT again. Sticking with Hello Goodbye as the best opener!
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At least I got V&M in 2010.
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audi:
At least I got V&M in 2010.
I got that in 1976!
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moptops:
And on another note... I'm still staggered songs like Bluebird are deemed only soundcheck worthy. And why is Hope Of Deliverance wheeled out for certain South American countries only? And why would an uptempo audience pleaser like She's A Woman be played only in 2004 Euro tour? And why perform Please Please Me only on the 05 US tour? And if he's willing to play rarities like I'll Get You and Til There Was You, why play safe? And...on and on. What I'm getting at, and what would be obvious even to "Blind "Freddy" is why not rotate songs during shows. It's not difficult. This is a band of stellar musicians. And don't give me the guff about the lighting/staging guys couldn't cope.
Whatever Paul decides what to and what not to play is decided no doubt by Paul himself...possibly with input from his band. I understand the frustration of fans that want to hear certain songs, and those that want to see him in their cities. However, how can you honestly criticize what Paul's been doing when it comes to live performances? I have yet to see one negative review written, or heard one concert goer "complain" about any aspect of the show they've just witnessed. I said it before and I'll say it again..."WHY FIX IT IF IT'S NOT BROKEN"?
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DrivinFan:
moptops:
And on another note... I'm still staggered songs like Bluebird are deemed only soundcheck worthy. And why is Hope Of Deliverance wheeled out for certain South American countries only? And why would an uptempo audience pleaser like She's A Woman be played only in 2004 Euro tour? And why perform Please Please Me only on the 05 US tour? And if he's willing to play rarities like I'll Get You and Til There Was You, why play safe? And...on and on. What I'm getting at, and what would be obvious even to "Blind "Freddy" is why not rotate songs during shows. It's not difficult. This is a band of stellar musicians. And don't give me the guff about the lighting/staging guys couldn't cope.
Whatever Paul decides what to and what not to play is decided no doubt by Paul himself...possibly with input from his band. I understand the frustration of fans that want to hear certain songs, and those that want to see him in their cities. However, how can you honestly criticize what Paul's been doing when it comes to live performances? I have yet to see one negative review written, or heard one concert goer "complain" about any aspect of the show they've just witnessed. I said it before and I'll say it again..."WHY FIX IT IF IT'S NOT BROKEN"?
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True, the reviews are positive, but several within the past year have gingerly approached the issue being discussed in this thread. The Chicago Tribune review comes to mind, if memory serves.
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I wonder how many of the concert goers looking to see a real live Beatle just bought &/or were waiting for the delivery of both of the new remasters? I wonder if they even knew. I wonder if they even care.
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My guess is not many. Similar to the story I posted this morning about no one in the audience in 2002 recognizing let alone cheering for lonely road. Except me of course