Paul McCartney 2014 Rumors
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He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
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audi:
He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
That was the last time I saw him. Great show! I think he's having a hard time selling out stadiums in the U.S. this time around, isn't he?
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favoritething:
audi:
He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
That was the last time I saw him. Great show! I think he's having a hard time selling out stadiums in the U.S. this time around, isn't he?
I think some of the smaller markets are struggling. Still, some say shows are sold out, then it turns out tickets are still available. Really, if he's going to tour every year, eventually the market will get saturated.
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RMartinez:
favoritething:
audi:
He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
That was the last time I saw him. Great show! I think he's having a hard time selling out stadiums in the U.S. this time around, isn't he?
I think some of the smaller markets are struggling. Still, some say shows are sold out, then it turns out tickets are still available. Really, if he's going to tour every year, eventually the market will get saturated.
The is the first year since he's been doing these mini-tours that selling out have been a problem. I don't think he has over-saturated yet, I don't think he will frankly. I think the biggest problem is the small towns. The locals can't afford/won't shell out for a big time stadium concert, even if they might only get one a year. That leads to problem two: ticket prices are still climbing, and Paul's show isn't changing THAT much. This was the first year I've almost canned the thought, because of seat value. Finally, I think there's a larger portion of fans than Paul realizes that travel to shows. So when he does more shows each year, that actually ends up being less they travel to. I guess that's almost over-saturation, but it's not like he's playing the same state or region over and over. Just my observation...I thought the NEW album would've helped, guess not. I don't think illness has anything to do with it, this was a problem before he got sick...although I'm sure that isn't helping, and probably contributes to why I can't seem to sell my extra pair of Pittsburgh tickets....
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Hamish Stuart:
zoenel:
Hi just read the news of yet another Paul Mccartney tour for the USA ,this year while im happy for the USA fans,why hasnt Paul come to his home county,ive been a fan for 38 years from the UK and I havent got to see Paul at all,theres millions of fans that would love to see Paul in the UK,what is going on? why go to USA twice in one year you get to get to see him every year.Does Paul care about his millions of UK fans who love him like me? Rod Stewart and Elton John do an Annuall UK tour for there home fans, I would rather see Paul any day then them.
I wonder where all those millions of UK fans hid when Paul last did a stadium tour of the UK in 2010 and failed to sell out a single gig. And I wonder where you hid all those years, as in the past 38 years Paul has done over 50 shows in the UK.
Thankyou for your reply, The reason I couldnt attend any concerts in the 38 years was finanacial constaraints, I coudnt afford the tickets regrettably, and then finally my dream occured and I was lucky enough to obtain concerts for the Manchester Arean in Dec 2011 through this site, I was happy and excited, but my mum passed away through illness in the December and I was to devasted and distraught to attend, that is how I havent seen Paul it would mean the world to me to finally see him after missing out through sad and different circumstances for all those years,kind regards Zoe
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zoenel:
Hamish Stuart:
zoenel:
Hi just read the news of yet another Paul Mccartney tour for the USA ,this year while im happy for the USA fans,why hasnt Paul come to his home county,ive been a fan for 38 years from the UK and I havent got to see Paul at all,theres millions of fans that would love to see Paul in the UK,what is going on? why go to USA twice in one year you get to get to see him every year.Does Paul care about his millions of UK fans who love him like me? Rod Stewart and Elton John do an Annuall UK tour for there home fans, I would rather see Paul any day then them.
I wonder where all those millions of UK fans hid when Paul last did a stadium tour of the UK in 2010 and failed to sell out a single gig. And I wonder where you hid all those years, as in the past 38 years Paul has done over 50 shows in the UK.
Thankyou for your reply, The reason I couldnt attend any concerts in the 38 years was finanacial constaraints, I coudnt afford the tickets regrettably, and then finally my dream occured and I was lucky enough to obtain concerts for the Manchester Arean in Dec 2011 through this site, I was happy and excited, but my mum passed away through illness in the December and I was to devasted and distraught to attend, that is how I havent seen Paul it would mean the world to me to finally see him after missing out through sad and different circumstances for all those years,kind regards Zoe
Sorry about your mom. Your dream may come true later this year, or in 2015. He does live there, after all!
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Thankyou rmartinez for your reply and thoughts my mum,you are another nice person,on this site, I hope you get to see and enjoy the shows near to you, I will have to be patient, and hope Paul does come back here, so hopefully my dream of seeing Paul can come true, all the very best to you, Zoe
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zoenel:
Hi just read the news of yet another Paul Mccartney tour for the USA ,this year while im happy for the USA fans,why hasnt Paul come to his home county,ive been a fan for 38 years from the UK and I havent got to see Paul at all,theres millions of fans that would love to see Paul in the UK,what is going on? why go to USA twice in one year you get to get to see him every year.Does Paul care about his millions of UK fans who love him like me? Rod Stewart and Elton John do an Annuall UK tour for there home fans, I would rather see Paul any day then them.
Hi Zoenel, I'm also from Liverpool and Very dissapointed at the lack of shows in the UK. However when he does return I try to attend as many shows as I can get tickets for. Luckily once I was due to go on holiday in Florida at the same time that Paul was playing in Tampa and was lucky enough to get a ticket (Sept 2005). If he does play the UK this December I will not be able to attend due to holiday commitments so I'm hoping for some shows in 2015..... Hope you get to see him one day soon as he is getting on now and nobody knows when he is going to call it a day so if he does do any UK concerts I would make it a priority to at least see him once live.... Cheers Joe
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Wow only a week until the Out There Tour returns to the U.S. !
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joebow:
...nobody knows when he is going to call it a day so if he does do any UK concerts I would make it a priority to at least see him once live.... Cheers Joe
There was talk in 2002 that tour might be his last. He's still going strong 12 years and several tours later. One illness is not gonna bring that guy down. I believe he'll be rockin' and surprising us all for many years to come!
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The day after the Rolling Stones gig in Rome the city Major said in an interview that he plans to have a huge event like this every year and the nominees for next year could be Davide Bowie, Paul or Elton John. At this stage it's more a wishful thinking rather than an actual rumour but who knows how things will evolve....only time will tell !! http://www.ansa.it/lazio/notizie/2014/06/23/rolling-stonenel-2015-bowie-o-mccartney_a684fe3d-c30b-4c53-92ab-d0cba04920e2.html
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beatlesfanrandy:
joebow:
...nobody knows when he is going to call it a day so if he does do any UK concerts I would make it a priority to at least see him once live.... Cheers Joe
There was talk in 2002 that tour might be his last. He's still going strong 12 years and several tours later. One illness is not gonna bring that guy down. I believe he'll be rockin' and surprising us all for many years to come!
Yes, I think Paul will define the upper limits of touring. He lives a healthy life; he really takes care of himself?I guess that's why this recent setback was so shocking. But from the looks of him, a setback is all it was. When his tour ended in 2002, that was his first tour without Linda, and I think he was feeling wistful about that. But then he clicked so well with this band that I think he was having too much fun to stop. You can tell he loves it; that's what makes his shows so great! Yes, even though some of the songs could use a rest, it's always great, I say!
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If his concerts in the US and Europe are not selling out, then more South American concerts are in Order.
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Hamish Stuart:
I wonder where all those millions of UK fans hid when Paul last did a stadium tour of the UK in 2010 and failed to sell out a single gig.
A bit harsh there - a 70,000 seater stadium (4 stadium shows IIRC in 2010 - glasgow, cardiff, london, dublin) is not likely to sell out for most people - esp as he was playing to 280,000 fans in those 4 shows if sold out. Arena's at 10,000 to 15,000 have all been sell outs or near cenough when he has played the last 10 years, such as Manchester, Liverpool, or London O2. Your post does lead people to no doubt do the usual Paul bashing of the UK - such as the one above saying come to south america instead!! (i speak as someone who has been at that Cardiff show, along with about 20 others since 1990 btw!)
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audi:
He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
No one unless a boy band sell out 70,000 seater stadiums in this country really nowadays! Like i said, Paul usually plays Arena's instead, ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 capacity and somewhere in between - and those are always full! We do love him here, honest!!! Keep your fingers crossed Zoe, hopefully we'll get some shows. I do understand financial problems very very much, i've been in a deep mess many times, for years, but luckily my sister paid for some of the gigs we've done and for others i borrowed I couldn't miss Paul - but i understand your reasons for doing so, so don't let people get you down.
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I predict 2015, will be reminiscent of 2012 for the US.
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beatlesfanrandy:
joebow:
...nobody knows when he is going to call it a day so if he does do any UK concerts I would make it a priority to at least see him once live.... Cheers Joe
There was talk in 2002 that tour might be his last. He's still going strong 12 years and several tours later. One illness is not gonna bring that guy down. I believe he'll be rockin' and surprising us all for many years to come!
Let hope so!
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Eeee Cor Blimey:
audi:
He didn't sell out one over there that year? 2010 was a GREAT time to see his show. Amazing setlist.
No one unless a boy band sell out 70,000 seater stadiums in this country really nowadays! Like i said, Paul usually plays Arena's instead, ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 capacity and somewhere in between - and those are always full! We do love him here, honest!!! Keep your fingers crossed Zoe, hopefully we'll get some shows. I do understand financial problems very very much, i've been in a deep mess many times, for years, but luckily my sister paid for some of the gigs we've done and for others i borrowed I couldn't miss Paul - but i understand your reasons for doing so, so don't let people get you down.
Thankyou for your understanding replys and joeboe, you are both nice people on this site, it means a lot to me your encouraging comments, I hope you both get to see some uk shows this year,aswell. As for me I will have to be patient until theres rumours in here in this forum for the UK or an offical announcement,The excitement to see Paul is just as strong as ever ,in me, Nice talking to you both,Kind Regards Zoe
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WixRocks!:
I predict 2015, will be reminiscent of 2012 for the US.
I'm feeling Spring in the UK, Summer in US, Fall in SA. I mean, Out There can't be a 3 year tour. I think 2015 will see a new show. With a new show comes USA leg. Doubt Paul will stop in the US. But considering he's done 40 US gigs in the past 2 years, I wouldn't mind UK getting more. AT ALL.
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RMartinez:
zoenel:
Hi just read the news of yet another Paul Mccartney tour for the USA ,this year while im happy for the USA fans,why hasnt Paul come to his home county,ive been a fan for 38 years from the UK and I havent got to see Paul at all,theres millions of fans that would love to see Paul in the UK,what is going on? why go to USA twice in one year you get to get to see him every year.Does Paul care about his millions of UK fans who love him like me? Rod Stewart and Elton John do an Annuall UK tour for there home fans, I would rather see Paul any day then them.
How can you not have seen him in 38 years? He has played the UK a LOT of times in the last 38 years. It is what it is. Maybe he will play the UK later this year, or not. If I have learned anything, complaining about it here does not help.
See it's responses like this that make me shake my head, especially to those who keep saying "You've got no excuses to have not seen Paul, or he's been here or there many times, why haven't you ever gone?" As I've explained so many times on other threads on this board, life happens, things happen, circumstances happen. Just because some here have had the chance to see Paul many times over the years, doesn't mean others have due to things going on in their lives at the times he's been near. Maybe somebody who's been a Paul fan for years and years hasn't been able to see him due to money factors, timing, not being able to travel etc. I'm one of those, I've been a Paul fan since I was a child and I didn't even get to see him until 2010 due to things going on in life.