Out There Memories
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The "What's That You're Doing" newsletter asked fans to post memories from the Out There tour. Just wanted to note that my husband, daughter, son-in-law and I saw Paul last summer at Fenway Park in Boston. What a show! I've seen Paul several times but my daughter sprung for tickets in the 8th row from the stage -- to me, up close and personal. There's nothing like seeing him at a close range, because sooner or later he meets your eyes and it happened in the latter part of the show. Made me feel that he "knew" I was there to see him, even though he doesn't know me from a hole in the wall! I would have liked to buy VIP tickets because I've wanted to go backstage to actually meet Paul for most of my adult life (since I was 14 in 1964 actually), but I'm a poor working stiff and $1500 a pop (and up) is a bit much! Anyway, he rocked Boston for at least three hours, and I was so surprised when he started with Junior's Farm because I hadn't seen him perform that one before. He also talked during the show, I remember one instance when he talked about the signs people were holding. He said when you're a performer you tell yourself not to read the signs, because you have to concentrate on the chords you're playing and the words of the song -- but your eyes keep going to those signs and you just can't help reading them! Then they showed some of the signs on the big screens. One of them simply said "The Person Behind Me Can't See Anything" and I cracked up when I saw that! I wanted to bring a sign that said "I'm 64 and I STILL need you!" but my daughter said she wouldn't sit with me if I did that... LOL I doubt I'll go see Paul again, I couldn't possibly afford seats closer than that. I've been spoiled!
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Unfortunately, the VIP tickets only get you into soundcheck and not backstage or a meet-and-greet. Both times I saw him at soundcheck he didn't ask anyone up on the stage (or during the actual concerts either) I've been a fan since Dec. 1963 when I was eight years old and I'm still waiting just to hug him!
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I had to chuckle when I read your reply! You and I seem to be kindred spirits, although I'm a bit older than you In February 1964 I was 14 (the famous Ed Sullivan Show appearance) and I was blown away by the Beatles and so was everyone else I knew. It didn't take me long to realize that Paul was the "special" one - to me, anyway - and I've been wanting to get a hug ever since. I did tell someone recently that I'm surprised I haven't actually run into him yet - nearly every place he visits, he goes strolling around the town, unafraid of mobs anymore and actually enjoying the experience of touring. So one of these days I fully expect to run into him on the street somewhere!! Then, perhaps, my dream of a hug will be realized. Until then, I'll just have to worship him from afar... LOL
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Do most entertainers not get mobbed unless they're in a concert setting or special event, when just walking around sight-seeing are they left alone? I guess this doesn't apply to every star. (?)
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Last year I saw a photo of him, I think it was in Omaha, sitting on a park bench next to Warren Buffet! He loves to walk around and get the "feel" of places. When he's in New York City, he takes the bus everywhere. I saw him on Jimmy Fallon's show and he was talking about it. When Jimmy asked him if he wasn't a bit nervous about people mobbing him, he said they don't -- but some people do come over to say hello. I'm just glad for him that he finally has more freedom than he did as a Beatle!
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Codycote:
I had to chuckle when I read your reply! You and I seem to be kindred spirits, although I'm a bit older than you: In February 1964 I was 14 (the famous Ed Sullivan Show appearance) and I was blown away by the Beatles and so was everyone else I knew. It didn't take me long to realize that Paul was the "special" one - to me, anyway - and I've been wanting to get a hug ever since. I did tell someone recently that I'm surprised I haven't actually run into him yet - nearly every place he visits, he goes strolling around the town, unafraid of mobs anymore and actually enjoying the experience of touring. So one of these days I fully expect to run into him on the street somewhere!! Then, perhaps, my dream of a hug will be realized. Until then, I'll just have to worship him from afar... LOL
Yes, kindred spirits for sure! If I had been older then, like you, I would have been able to see them in concert. And in the summer of 1968 I would have been one of those "Famous Groupies" outside Paul's gate hoping to be asked inside! (some were!)
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My biggest regret in my life is never having seen the Beatles in concert! I couldn't get tickets to see them at Boston Garden, plus my family was really strict and wouldn't have let a 14-year-old girl go all the way to Boston to see a rock & roll concert. As far as loitering outside the gate, I really wanted to do that but by the time I got out of school I was working and had no time/money. That's the way it goes, I guess!
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I was 11 in 1966 (in Cleveland, OH) and begged my Mom to take me to the stadium to see them. "We'll go next year" she said. Well, as we all know, they never toured again! My mom will never live it down!
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June 8, 2013- Barclays Center. Awesome show. July 5, 2014- Times Union Center. Another awesome show. I think Lollapalooza is the final show of Out There, and we'll see something new in the fall...
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My favorite Out There memory would have to be when Paul almost performed in New Mexico in 2013, then didn't!
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The best was Seattle July 2013 @ SafeCo Field , We parked on the street about 230-300pm , maybe 8 blocks down on the street, walked to the Stadium and saw a small group holding McCartney things (Bass, Ram Albums and Beatle Poster etc etc) when all of a sudden , here come 4 biker Police in front of 2 black SUV's , WHICH both turned left about 20 feet in front of us /crowd and GUESS WHO WAS IN the back waving??? Sir PAUL!!!!! And it was an AWESOME SHOW ..
