Why Does Paul Keep Touring?
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Feel free to move if this is the wrong forum. I found this quote below the Beatles Fans Facebook page. SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has credited his passionate, loyal fans with firing his enthusiasm for touring. Paul admits he would have given up years ago, if it were not for his fans.
"I love what I do. I love playing music and the intense feedback you get from the audience. Touring is all about the excitement of contact with people. If you're lucky, you get some really great moments when you're soaring, singing good and playing good. I've got a clear recollection from my last tour of a tall guy and his daughter in the crowd. He had his arm around her, and the pair of them were crying during LET IT BE. You see people moved by what you're doing. And that is thrilling." ?Paul
Each concert we see is a special occasion for us. But you have to wonder if it becomes routine for Paul. Apparently not.
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He said he loves it, I believe him. He toured a lot in the 70s, just not in the USA. One major tour in 1976 he came to America. In the 80s, nothing. I think it was because how John left this world. Then 89/90 and 1993, then nothing for nine years. From 2002 to 2009, fairly regular tours, then a switch to playing a cluster of shows here and there. He actually does not tour that much compared to other major artists. Especially these days. Motley Crue just announced a 60 date tour! Playing a month of shows, then taking two months off, then a month of shows then three months off. Where is the routine in that? Compared to 99% of the world's population, McCartney's life is anything but routine.
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Short answer: Because he loves it!
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MsProudSooner:
Feel free to move if this is the wrong forum. I found this quote below the Beatles Fans Facebook page. SIR PAUL McCARTNEY has credited his passionate, loyal fans with firing his enthusiasm for touring. Paul admits he would have given up years ago, if it were not for his fans.
"I love what I do. I love playing music and the intense feedback you get from the audience. Touring is all about the excitement of contact with people. If you're lucky, you get some really great moments when you're soaring, singing good and playing good. I've got a clear recollection from my last tour of a tall guy and his daughter in the crowd. He had his arm around her, and the pair of them were crying during LET IT BE. You see people moved by what you're doing. And that is thrilling." ?Paul
Each concert we see is a special occasion for us. But you have to wonder if it becomes routine for Paul. Apparently not.
I think most recording artists are entertainers at heart and love the audience feedback. It would be quite boring to just record in the studio IMO. Also, concert revenue pays a lot more than money from recordings today. Yes, McCartney is rich and does not need the money but I am sure he does not mind the cash he gets from his concerts.
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Nancy R:
Short answer: Because he loves it!
...as do his dedicated fans!!
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He loves music & paying live. If you enjoy what your doing you'll never have to work another day in your life.
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As he broke all the barriers with The Beatles, he still is. He's one of the only people in their 70's who can still sell out stadium concerts. That's gotta be a thrill!
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Touring makes the most £££
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All of the reasons above...and because he feeds off the adulation. He NEEDS it.
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$2 million per show, that's hard to turn down!
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RMartinez:
$2 million per show, that's hard to turn down!
Most are lucky to retire with $2 Million, after 30+ years of work! Paul's shows are truly one of a kind. It is amazing to watch. I also get the feeling Paul is the kind of person who needs constant attention and support and love. He feeds really well with the audience. I just hope he knows when to stop.
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KingMacca:
RMartinez:
$2 million per show, that's hard to turn down!
Most are lucky to retire with $2 Million, after 30+ years of work! Paul's shows are truly one of a kind. It is amazing to watch. I also get the feeling Paul is the kind of person who needs constant attention and support and love. He feeds really well with the audience. I just hope he knows when to stop.
I'm afraid he won't stop until he drops dead on stage! (I'm serious)
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Nancy R:
KingMacca:
RMartinez:
$2 million per show, that's hard to turn down!
Most are lucky to retire with $2 Million, after 30+ years of work! Paul's shows are truly one of a kind. It is amazing to watch. I also get the feeling Paul is the kind of person who needs constant attention and support and love. He feeds really well with the audience. I just hope he knows when to stop.
I'm afraid he won't stop until he drops dead on stage! (I'm serious)
You might be right. I've always thought Paul just wants to milk his appeal as long as possible and build up as large a fortune as he can, then donate a gigantic chunk of it to benefit animals. It will be his legacy. thoughts?
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seventieslord:
Nancy R:
KingMacca:
RMartinez:
$2 million per show, that's hard to turn down!
Most are lucky to retire with $2 Million, after 30+ years of work! Paul's shows are truly one of a kind. It is amazing to watch. I also get the feeling Paul is the kind of person who needs constant attention and support and love. He feeds really well with the audience. I just hope he knows when to stop.
I'm afraid he won't stop until he drops dead on stage! (I'm serious)
You might be right. I've always thought Paul just wants to milk his appeal as long as possible and build up as large a fortune as he can, then donate a gigantic chunk of it to benefit animals. It will be his legacy. thoughts?
He probably has PETA in his will, but the bulk of his fortune is (already) in trust for his 5 kids and 8 grandchildren. Nancy had to sign a pre-nup that she would not/could not touch that money in the event of their divorce.
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Nancy R:
Short answer: Because he loves it!
Exactly. I think that's all there is to it, and that's more than good enough for me!
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DrBeatle:
Nancy R:
Short answer: Because he loves it!
Exactly. I think that's all there is to it, and that's more than good enough for me!
Loves it & NEEDS it!
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He IS music. And I guess he can hear the clock ticking and want to keep on doing what he loves as long as he can.
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He basically plays the same songs every concert, every tour, destroying his voice. He's toured for so long now, a lot of the audiences are even the same. I believe he does it for the money. He should be composing and recording new material.
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I really don't think he does it just for the money. He does it because he loves to perform live! And he will continue to do so until it is physically impossible.
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I think if money is in the picture he might appreciate his value on the market, or what to call it... at 73 is he can still fill the stadiums and make big money. I doubt that he counts it every night, he's a creative artist not a shopaholic. I can't see that he has the pleasure of making 'more money', like a businessman. He's hooked on music, not "heroin".
