Paul @ London 100 Club, Friday, 17 Dec, 12.30 pm - ARCHIVE
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hendley:
Amazing reading all the reports of the gig at the 100 club, as well as seeing the videos. Wow, such a small room! But I have one question: is the "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" he's doing his own song (from the "Tripping the Live Fantastic" album) or the Gerry and the Pacemakers song? I suspect the former, but I wouldn't mind hearing Macca do the latter either. Always liked that Pacemakers tune.
The former, I'm afraid. It's a shame it's not on YouTube. Along with Calico Skies: did no one record this one?
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Cipher Pipe:
hendley:
Amazing reading all the reports of the gig at the 100 club, as well as seeing the videos. Wow, such a small room! But I have one question: is the "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" he's doing his own song (from the "Tripping the Live Fantastic" album) or the Gerry and the Pacemakers song? I suspect the former, but I wouldn't mind hearing Macca do the latter either. Always liked that Pacemakers tune.
The former, I'm afraid. It's a shame it's not on YouTube. Along with Calico Skies: did no one record this one?
Yes, i'd love to see Calico Skies again, if someone recorded it! It was a really great version.
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Still taking a while to process that I actually saw him, hence the almost week late reply. Best gig of my life. My family are so jealous and i'm still wearing the wristband to rub it in everyone's face. Just incredible to think I was so close to him. I have a video of Honey Hush too which I may upload, seems to be the only song which didn't get filmed at the 100 club according to youtube... Oh and Macca fans are probably the nicest fans i've met. I was 10th or so in the queue, waiting from around 09:30am, so if you're the guy who bought me a starbucks then cheers, and I will buy you one back someday when i'm no longer a student...
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Did anybody film the "Scrambled Eggs" bit? Please, if you did, please let me know!!
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hardyrj:
steadyrollinman:
What's the capacity of the venue?
Capacity is 350
Just thinking...wouldn't that make the "inside" Colosseum show in Rome back in May 2003, which had just 300 attending, Paul's smallest (paid) audience?
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Looking back, what a show that was. Hopefully more intimates will follow.
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KingMacca:
Looking back, what a show that was. Hopefully more intimates will follow.
Yes I really missed him doing a Xmas concert in London - hope he reinstates it this year.
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Just curious-- For the people that were at the gig, did they play the usual pre-show music with the "in the end" part or did the lights just dim and Paul took the stage?
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KingMacca:
Just curious-- For the people that were at the gig, did they play the usual pre-show music with the "in the end" part or did the lights just dim and Paul took the stage?
The 100 Club was unlike any other concert I have ever been to. It was lunchtime, middle of day, snowing outside. I had, just by chance, already had a flight into Heathrow where I was arriving at around 6 AM that morning, as I was going over for the other shows and visiting my cousins. I had intended to go from the airport to my cousins, but instead my friend picked me up at the airport, we dropped off my bags and we went straight into London. I don't remember there being preshow music. We were all so hyped when we got inside. It was very small. The stage, from what I remember was about the same level as we were. It may have been a few inches raised, but it sure seemed we were at the same level. The stage also, seemed to be only about 8 feet deep (from front of stage to back wall), but it was long, maybe 20-25 feet wide. I was near Brian on the right side, right in front of the piano. It was dimmly lit, not the best lighting for photos, but I got quite a few. You asked about Paul's entrance. He came in directly off the street. He joked about it. He took off his scarf and coat, and went right into playing. Actually, scarf made him look like something out of Charles Dickens (I can't believe you censor the name of Britain's greatest writer and creator of Scrooge on this forum...this is an outrage and a travesty!!!!), which I thought was very cool. Real neat with the overall atmosphere and snow outside. Here you can see, that the stage was small (depthwise). The band was spread out, and had room. It was much different than the Highline Ballroom show, where the Band was literally shoulder to shoulder. The greatest memory for me of the show, and it is still stuck in my head (and I hope it is forever), was Paul at the Piano. I was standing at the end of the grand piano facing Paul as he played. It was amazing! It was a position and distance that I could never imagine ever having again. I could reach out and touch the piano as he played, that was how close I was. The greatest thing was seeing both Paul and his reflection straight on. It reminded me of the Let It Be film where he sings "Let It Be" and "Long and Winding Road". It was my most awesome memory of the show! It was just incredible. I think Paul had said it was his smallest show, since he was with the Beatles. Maybe he meant indoors, as the Coliseum was outdoors? He changed up the setlist,which was great. Adding the "Band on the Run" bit at the end of 1985 was terrific. Podgie (Man, what a time!) Monkey
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PodgeTheBear:
KingMacca:
Just curious-- For the people that were at the gig, did they play the usual pre-show music with the "in the end" part or did the lights just dim and Paul took the stage?
The 100 Club was unlike any other concert I have ever been to. It was lunchtime, middle of day, snowing outside. I had, just by chance, already had a flight into Heathrow where I was arriving at around 6 AM that morning, as I was going over for the other shows and visiting my cousins. I had intended to go from the airport to my cousins, but instead my friend picked me up at the airport, we dropped off my bags and we went straight into London. I don't remember there being preshow music. We were all so hyped when we got inside. It was very small. The stage, from what I remember was about the same level as we were. It may have been a few inches raised, but it sure seemed we were at the same level. The stage also, seemed to be only about 8 feet deep (from front of stage to back wall), but it was long, maybe 20-25 feet wide. I was near Brian on the right side, right in front of the piano. It was dimmly lit, not the best lighting for photos, but I got quite a few. You asked about Paul's entrance. He came in directly off the street. He joked about it. He took off his scarf and coat, and went right into playing. Actually, scarf made him look like something out of Charles **** (I can't believe you censor the name of Britain's greatest writer and creator of Scrooge on this forum...this is an outrage and a travesty!!!!), which I thought was very cool. Real neat with the overall atmosphere and snow outside. Here you can see, that the stage was small (depthwise). The band was spread out, and had room. It was much different than the Highline Ballroom show, where the Band was literally shoulder to shoulder. The greatest memory for me of the show, and it is still stuck in my head (and I hope it is forever), was Paul at the Piano. I was standing at the end of the grand piano facing Paul as he played. It was amazing! It was a position and distance that I could never imagine ever having again. I could reach out and touch the piano as he played, that was how close I was. The greatest thing was seeing both Paul and his reflection straight on. It reminded me of the Let It Be film where he sings "Let It Be" and "Long and Winding Road". It was my most awesome memory of the show! It was just incredible. I think Paul had said it was his smallest show, since he was with the Beatles. Maybe he meant indoors, as the Coliseum was outdoors? He changed up the setlist,which was great. Adding the "Band on the Run" bit at the end of 1985 was terrific. Podgie (Man, what a time!) Monkey
Podge-- Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you had a great time and it was a fabulous concert. Hopefully Paul realizes that we like the intimate shows! Also, how loud was this show compared to other shows?
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Wow, thanks for that last review. I remember when this shows wa announced I didn't even bother trying to get tickets but was excited for those who did. I got a ticket for the Hammersmith show whoch was the day after and yes, there were a few hardcore fans who had been to the 100 club show the day before. THAT was one of the best gigs and thus nights of my life! The Hammersmith is also rather an intimate venue of sorts for Macca to play these days to, though of course nowhere as intimate as the 100 coub show. I dont think any other Macca gig will top that for me! Oh,such great memories....*sigh*
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KingMacca:
Podge-- Thanks for sharing. It sounds like you had a great time and it was a fabulous concert. Hopefully Paul realizes that we like the intimate shows! Also, how loud was this show compared to other shows?
The sound was great. They didn't need a huge setup like for a stadium. It sounded like a regular show, and it was a good length with full songs. They did not have a preshow film. Not sure if they had preshow music playing though, I don't remember if they did. We were so busy talking and fooling around with excitement. The lighting pretty much stayed constant, not bright stage lighting we are use to with visual effects. Actually many of the photos they are half lit as the lights were fixed like in a small club. This is one of the shows that when I meet up with my friends who were there, we still can't stop talking about. Podgie (just looking back at my photos brings back great memories) Monkey
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chrisstevens:
Wow, thanks for that last review. I remember when this shows wa announced I didn't even bother trying to get tickets but was excited for those who did. I got a ticket for the Hammersmith show whoch was the day after and yes, there were a few hardcore fans who had been to the 100 club show the day before. THAT was one of the best gigs and thus nights of my life! The Hammersmith is also rather an intimate venue of sorts for Macca to play these days to, though of course nowhere as intimate as the 100 coub show. I dont think any other Macca gig will top that for me! Oh,such great memories....*sigh*
The Hammersmith was awesome too! At the soundcheck, Wix came in late, and Paul told us all to "Boo!" him like in a Panto. I have been to England the last four Decembers, and my friends have taken me to a Panto each year. It is becoming a yearly thing for me. Panto's are unknown here in the States. The Hammersmith show was terrific! I love it being in a place where the Beatles actually played also, even though it was the Odeon in their days. I really wanted to climb the stairs in the back of the building like in A Hard Days Night, where they run down the stairs. Not sure if the stairs are even accessible to the public. With the snow, we couldn't get there early enough to even try it. Podgie (great times!) Monkey
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PodgeTheBear:
He changed up the setlist,which was great. Adding the "Band on the Run" bit at the end of 1985 was terrific. Podgie (Man, what a time!) Monkey
Great to hear you review this & share some of your pics! Thanks Podgie. I've always wondered why he doesn't always add the 'Band on the Run' bit onto the ending of 1985....weird huh? I always sing it anyway. lol
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PodgeTheBear:
chrisstevens:
Wow, thanks for that last review. I remember when this shows wa announced I didn't even bother trying to get tickets but was excited for those who did. I got a ticket for the Hammersmith show whoch was the day after and yes, there were a few hardcore fans who had been to the 100 club show the day before. THAT was one of the best gigs and thus nights of my life! The Hammersmith is also rather an intimate venue of sorts for Macca to play these days to, though of course nowhere as intimate as the 100 coub show. I dont think any other Macca gig will top that for me! Oh,such great memories....*sigh*
The Hammersmith was awesome too! At the soundcheck, Wix came in late, and Paul told us all to "Boo!" him like in a Panto. I have been to England the last four Decembers, and my friends have taken me to a Panto each year. It is becoming a yearly thing for me. Panto's are unknown here in the States. The Hammersmith show was terrific! I love it being in a place where the Beatles actually played also, even though it was the Odeon in their days. I really wanted to climb the stairs in the back of the building like in A Hard Days Night, where they run down the stairs. Not sure if the stairs are even accessible to the public. With the snow, we couldn't get there early enough to even try it. Podgie (great times!) Monkey
Yes, they are totally accessible--last time I was there in 2011, our tour group went there and walked up & down them.
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Nancy R:
Yes, they are totally accessible--last time I was there in 2011, our tour group went there and walked up & down them.
Man, after seeing your photo, I so want to go back there and be filmed running down the stairs with three of my friends! Podgie (That is sooo cool!) Monkey
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PodgeTheBear:
Nancy R:
Yes, they are totally accessible--last time I was there in 2011, our tour group went there and walked up & down them.
Man, after seeing your photo, I so want to go back there and be filmed running down the stairs with three of my friends! Podgie (That is sooo cool!) Monkey
So that's the back of the Hammersmith? The same building where the Beatles filmed the concert in A Hard Day's Night? Very cool!
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You'd have to shout "We're out!" The field they frolic around in was filmed in Gatwick, about 2 miles from where I live. "Sorry for hurting your field, mister". I'm glad you love coming to the UK every year, haven't been to a panto in years and don't really intend to, tbh. Yes it was cool to see macca at hammersmith, also where the BEatles played a few times. I know that one lady who comes on this board went, and she saw them there back in'64 as well when she was a little girl I beleive. Must have been a trip to go back in 2010. Here's hoping for 2013 sometime!