When Paul boldly opened with Figure Of Eight....
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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."
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audi:
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.
I'll add this: I think it was on that DVD that came with the deluxe version of NEW where even Paul himself acknowledged that many in his audience had seen him in concert multiple times.
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Bruce M.:
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.
Yep that is true and so what IMO. I doubt too many people recognized the "Fireman" songs when he first did them live so why not songs Like "My Brave Face".
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audi:
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.
McCartney does plenty of Beatle songs to keep audience satisfied and if they don't like a few songs that more hardcore fans would love to hear than that is their problem IMO. Like I have been saying for years, I wish McCartney cared more about people like you and me in the audience that pay money to buy his solo work recordings.
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Word.
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Well, I attended two shows at MSG and remember that Figure of 8 and Rough Ride didn't go over that well at all. I love Flowers In The Dirt, but at the time of the concert the album was pretty much out of the top 50 and none of it was being played on NY radio. Put It There got a great response, but half the crowd went for a beer during We Got Married.
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Hopefully the NEW songs will get a better response from the audiences at his upcoming concerts.
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Opening songs: 1976: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 1979: Got To Get You Into My Life - BEATLES 1989: Figure Of Eight - McCARTNEY 1993: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2002: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2004: Jet - WINGS 2005: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2009: Jet - WINGS 2009: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2010: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 2011: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2011: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2012: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2012: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2013: Eight Days A Week - BEATLES I know he opened with Hippy Hippy Shake for a few shows around 2004, I think. Still, Paul opens with a Beatle song almost twice as much as a solo song. Percentages change if you include early Wings tours.
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I really wish he would open a concert with SAVE US. It's such great opening song, he should be more confident of his recent work. In fact, this is a challenge. I dare you, Paul!
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5th-beatle:
I really wish he would open a concert with SAVE US. It's such great opening song, he should be more confident of his recent work. In fact, this is a challenge. I dare you, Paul!
I agree, that would be very cool. And a great opener!
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RMartinez:
Opening songs: 1976: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 1979: Got To Get You Into My Life - BEATLES 1989: Figure Of Eight - McCARTNEY 1993: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2002: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2004: Jet - WINGS 2005: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2009: Jet - WINGS 2009: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2010: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 2011: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2011: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2012: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2012: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2013: Eight Days A Week - BEATLES I know he opened with Hippy Hippy Shake for a few shows around 2004, I think. Still, Paul opens with a Beatle song almost twice as much as a solo song. Percentages change if you include early Wings tours.
He also opened with "Hippy Hippy Shake" when he played in Liverpool in '08. Let's also not forget the opening songs he did during the few tours he did pre-'76: Wings University Tour, 1972- Lucille Wings Over Europe Tour, 1972- Bip Bop Wings 1973 UK Tour- Soily
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5th-beatle:
I really wish he would open a concert with SAVE US. It's such great opening song, he should be more confident of his recent work. In fact, this is a challenge. I dare you, Paul!
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Sgt._Pepper:
RMartinez:
Opening songs: 1976: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 1979: Got To Get You Into My Life - BEATLES 1989: Figure Of Eight - McCARTNEY 1993: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2002: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2004: Jet - WINGS 2005: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2009: Jet - WINGS 2009: Drive My Car - BEATLES 2010: Venus and Mars/Rock Show - WINGS 2011: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2011: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2012: Hello Goodbye - BEATLES 2012: Magical Mystery Tour - BEATLES 2013: Eight Days A Week - BEATLES I know he opened with Hippy Hippy Shake for a few shows around 2004, I think. Still, Paul opens with a Beatle song almost twice as much as a solo song. Percentages change if you include early Wings tours.
He also opened with "Hippy Hippy Shake" when he played in Liverpool in '08. Let's also not forget the opening songs he did during the few tours he did pre-'76: Wings University Tour, 1972- Lucille Wings Over Europe Tour, 1972- Bip Bop Wings 1973 UK Tour- Soily
Nicely compiled list! The '79 opener is still one of my favorites with that horn intro. I also liked when Paul opened with "Coming Up", at the iTunes Festival in 2007. Always a favorite of mine!
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LetMeRollIt89:
Nicely compiled list! The '79 opener is still one of my favorites with that horn intro. I also liked when Paul opened with "Coming Up", at the iTunes Festival in 2007. Always a favorite of mine!
Back when Paul actually used real horns in concert! I know it'll never happen, but I would love it if Paul used a horn section again...
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RMartinez:
5th-beatle:
I really wish he would open a concert with SAVE US. It's such great opening song, he should be more confident of his recent work. In fact, this is a challenge. I dare you, Paul!
I agree, that would be very cool. And a great opener!
It really would. It's catchy, punchy and fairly quick. Even the audience members who don't recognize it (a majority, sadly) would probably get in the spirit. Do it, Paul!
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Bruce M.:
RMartinez:
5th-beatle:
I really wish he would open a concert with SAVE US. It's such great opening song, he should be more confident of his recent work. In fact, this is a challenge. I dare you, Paul!
I agree, that would be very cool. And a great opener!
It really would. It's catchy, punchy and fairly quick. Even the audience members who don't recognize it (a majority, sadly) would probably get in the spirit. Do it, Paul!
It is really likeable on first hearing! Maybe Paul or his people will read this and he will take the hint.