When Paul boldly opened with Figure Of Eight....
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audi:
Actually, I think it would have more "teeth" with the current line-up.
I should rephrase what I said, haha. I agree. Especially with Abe's drumming and the improved sound. I was going more along the vocals. Without Hamish and Linda on vocals, I wonder how it would sound.
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audi:
kapoo:
I saw Paul in 89 and going into the concert I actually knew surprisingly little about his music, but had heard Flowers and loved Figure of 8. when he opened with it, that was like a magic moment for me. the whole McCartney thing crystalized for me like, wow this guys a bad ass.
That is precisely my point.
I think of his current tunes, "Save Us" would work perfectly as an opener -- strong opening guitar riff leads into a solid, punchy rocker. He could follow with a more familiar, upbeat Wings tune (I vote "Junior's Farm") -- and then, maybe, I'd consider letting do something from the Beatles days. Hey, a boy can dream...
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Bruce M.:
audi:
kapoo:
I saw Paul in 89 and going into the concert I actually knew surprisingly little about his music, but had heard Flowers and loved Figure of 8. when he opened with it, that was like a magic moment for me. the whole McCartney thing crystalized for me like, wow this guys a bad ass.
That is precisely my point.
I think of his current tunes, "Save Us" would work perfectly as an opener -- strong opening guitar riff leads into a solid, punchy rocker. He could follow with a more familiar, upbeat Wings tune (I vote "Junior's Farm") -- and then, maybe, I'd consider letting do something from the Beatles days. Hey, a boy can dream...
OMG, another agreement! (the moon must be in the seventh house & Jupitar aligned with Mars!)
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Bruce M.:
audi:
kapoo:
I saw Paul in 89 and going into the concert I actually knew surprisingly little about his music, but had heard Flowers and loved Figure of 8. when he opened with it, that was like a magic moment for me. the whole McCartney thing crystalized for me like, wow this guys a bad ass.
That is precisely my point.
I think of his current tunes, "Save Us" would work perfectly as an opener -- strong opening guitar riff leads into a solid, punchy rocker. He could follow with a more familiar, upbeat Wings tune (I vote "Junior's Farm") -- and then, maybe, I'd consider letting do something from the Beatles days. Hey, a boy can dream...
Well, there's my cue to say it again: Paul's iHeartRadio set would've been much better, had he opened with "Save Us." Opening that set with, yet, another performance of "Magical Mystery Tour" showed a lack of faith in his newer songs.
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audi:
...I think that guy might be planning a comeback.
I loved it when he opened with "Figure of Eight", saw him in Madison Square Garden and had great seats. I believe he played "Rough Ride" right after "Jet" which made it two new songs in the first three of the show. I have always like McCartney concerts more when he plays 5-6 songs from his current record.
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Bruce M.:
audi:
kapoo:
I saw Paul in 89 and going into the concert I actually knew surprisingly little about his music, but had heard Flowers and loved Figure of 8. when he opened with it, that was like a magic moment for me. the whole McCartney thing crystalized for me like, wow this guys a bad ass.
That is precisely my point.
I think of his current tunes, "Save Us" would work perfectly as an opener -- strong opening guitar riff leads into a solid, punchy rocker. He could follow with a more familiar, upbeat Wings tune (I vote "Junior's Farm") -- and then, maybe, I'd consider letting do something from the Beatles days. Hey, a boy can dream...
I agree also, would love to see him do it.
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audi:
LetMeRollIt89:
paulmccartneyfan1:
Let's do this again Paul!!!!!
I think Paul forgot about the "Flowers In The Dirt" album when it comes to live concert ideas...
: I don't think a new live version would punch through like it did with Hamish, Robbie, and Linda. But I'm all for it returning...or "My Brave Face" or something...anything from that album!
Actually, I think it would have more "teeth" with the current line-up.
Think your right, this band would kick butt with that song.
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Wow. Just realized that this is a thread that I started! Time flies...
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audi:
...I think that guy might be planning a comeback.
OK... ...so I was wrong.
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audi:
audi:
...I think that guy might be planning a comeback.
OK... ...so I was wrong.
It is the thought that counts - lol
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"Thought"? More like "delusion." Oh, well -- tomato, tomahto...
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audi:
"Thought"? More like "delusion." Oh, well -- tomato, tomahto...
Let's put a nicer spin on it and call it a fantasy - lol
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Audi, You really brought back a great memory. I was at this tour in Philadelphia and can clearly remember Paul opening with Figure of 8. Such a great moment and great song. Even more bold, what if Paul opened his next tour with: We're Open Tonight (maybe for 30 seconds) and then rocking into So Glad to See You Here Sort of like Venus and Mars/Rockshow opener. I always loved Back into the Egg and the lyrics to these 2 songs would be perfect as an opener. Then Paul could follow up with a bunch of songs from NEW in the Setlist. I know I'm dreaming but would that be something (pardon the pun). Now this would be a ticket I would buy in a heartbeat. Macca and the boys could still do a bunch of Beatles songs but this would be a great way to get more diversity in the Setlist relative to Paul's entire career.
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B J Conlee:
Audi, You really brought back a great memory. I was at this tour in Philadelphia and can clearly remember Paul opening with Figure of 8. Such a great moment and great song. Even more bold, what if Paul opened his next tour with: We're Open Tonight (maybe for 30 seconds) and then rocking into So Glad to See You Here Sort of like Venus and Mars/Rockshow opener. I always loved Back into the Egg and the lyrics to these 2 songs would be perfect as an opener. Then Paul could follow up with a bunch of songs from NEW in the Setlist. I know I'm dreaming but would that be something (pardon the pun). Now this would be a ticket I would buy in a heartbeat. Macca and the boys could still do a bunch of Beatles songs but this would be a great way to get more diversity in the Setlist relative to Paul's entire career.
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audi:
B J Conlee:
Audi, You really brought back a great memory. I was at this tour in Philadelphia and can clearly remember Paul opening with Figure of 8. Such a great moment and great song. Even more bold, what if Paul opened his next tour with: We're Open Tonight (maybe for 30 seconds) and then rocking into So Glad to See You Here Sort of like Venus and Mars/Rockshow opener. I always loved Back into the Egg and the lyrics to these 2 songs would be perfect as an opener. Then Paul could follow up with a bunch of songs from NEW in the Setlist. I know I'm dreaming but would that be something (pardon the pun). Now this would be a ticket I would buy in a heartbeat. Macca and the boys could still do a bunch of Beatles songs but this would be a great way to get more diversity in the Setlist relative to Paul's entire career.
So Glad to See You Here is the opener I put on a CD compilation for a mate of mine.... I got him into the Beatles, then told him I would do a compilation of McCartney from 70 to 80, on the proviso it had to contain songs he didn't know (so no Band on the Run, Jet, Silly Love Songs, all the hits, etc). I think it is a killer intro to my compilation for him, and would've made a great opening to a concert back in the day.... But back in the day when his voice could hit those highs. Not now. But a belter of a song.
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Oh how I'd love to hear him even pla this song at all, never mind open up with it! But I wonder how many in the audience would know the song? it may just get flat reception, bah! But yes, would love to hear more from this album live. Will never happen though, I suppose.
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chrisstevens:
Oh how I'd love to hear him even pla this song at all, never mind open up with it! But I wonder how many in the audience would know the song? it may just get flat reception, bah! But yes, would love to hear more from this album live. Will never happen though, I suppose.
Easy to answer. In a stadium of 45,000 people, about 900 hardcore fans would recognize it.
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And so what if that were to happen. Do concerts really have to be that simple-minded? Audiences would respect the fact that Paul McCartney is on the stage, and he's got a wealth of music to share.
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I actually have a similar complaint about The Beatles' concerts: Seemed like they always opened with Chuck Berry's "Rock & Roll Music."