Why Does Paul Keep Touring?
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For all the reasons stated. Also, he is facing his mortality. And with that, getting in as many shows as he can. Touring was not such an urgent thing in the 80s or even the 90s. If it was only because he loves it so much, he would have toured a lot more when he was younger and had a stronger voice.
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I've always thought that he calmed down in the 80s, after a lot in the 60s-70s. He was a middle-aged man, established, finally a solo artist... and could take it more easy. I also wonder if the murder of Lennon had something with the decision to take a pause from tours. He didn't feel safe. In the 90s he did a lot of classical music. only two pop/rock studio albums. But since the comeback with a new band in 2002, it has been steadily. I think he loves the feedback from audience. He play songs he wrote years ago and people still want to hear them and sing along.
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Ego. Sorry... EGO
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↑ What he said. Filling up arena after arena at age 73 is rather good for one's head.
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Years ago, Paul and Ringo were on Larry King Live on CNN, and King asked, basically, "Why do you guys keep touring? It's a lot of work, and you don't need the money." Ringo just looked at him and said, "This is what we do." Paul just smiled. Ringo's answer said it all.
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But I'm sure that McCartney was thinking to himself: But I do it bigger, though. 
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He needs to keep touring. Eventually he'll realize there's an Asia on this planet.
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Asia, yeah, I have a record with them called "Alpha".
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Even there, Asia takes a backseat to Chicago, Boston, America and Kansas.
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Yeah, it's pomp prog. I usually prefer progressive bands of the early 70s. It's more folksy. With the bands you mention... just their names, it's HUGE MUSIC. I like The United States of America. They made a pioneering electronic album in 1968. Nobody bought it unfortunately (until the 90s) and they never could afford to make a follow-up.
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I think he loves doing it, it's a high for him...he always takes a moment to drink in the crowds... He also wrote a song, Everybody Out There!
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RMartinez:
For all the reasons stated. Also, he is facing his mortality. And with that, getting in as many shows as he can. Touring was not such an urgent thing in the 80s or even the 90s. If it was only because he loves it so much, he would have toured a lot more when he was younger and had a stronger voice.
I think he didn't tour in the '80s because he wanted to be home with his young kids. (and also scared he was next after John was killed) Then in the mid '90s when Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer and later died, he was in no shape to tour.
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audi:
↑ What he said. Filling up arena after arena at age 73 is rather good for one's head.
And outrider cops on motorbikes with sirens blaring escorting you through streets would make one feel good about ones self. Not to mention banners draped from buildings and light poles welcoming you...
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moptops:
audi:
↑ What he said. Filling up arena after arena at age 73 is rather good for one's head.
And outrider cops on motorbikes with sirens blaring escorting you through streets would make one feel good about ones self. Not to mention banners draped from buildings and light poles welcoming you...
True. I didn't think about that. In each country he comes to, he is welcomed like a king on the red carpet.
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Nancy R:
RMartinez:
For all the reasons stated. Also, he is facing his mortality. And with that, getting in as many shows as he can. Touring was not such an urgent thing in the 80s or even the 90s. If it was only because he loves it so much, he would have toured a lot more when he was younger and had a stronger voice.
I think he didn't tour in the '80s because he wanted to be home with his young kids. (and also scared he was next after John was killed) Then in the mid '90s when Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer and later died, he was in no shape to tour.
Doesn't matter. Fact is, he did not tour. And now he is making up for lost time. While his voice can do it.
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I think he keeps doing it because of money and loving live performances. Most people are interested in MONEY, whether they are rich or not. He was the only member of the Beatles who insisted to keep touring in 1966. And he loves the emotional feedbacks from the audience very much. There are many artists who give their live concerts with lack of sincerity, even though they sell expensive tickets. I think Sir Paul is different from them. It would be impossible for us to see him at the live concert if he is tired of live performance and doesn't like doing it anymore, or he is in poor health. Even if we pay a lot more for the ticket.
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If you ask long deprived Aussie fans then money is still a major factor why he keeps touring the biggest paying markets, its a no brainer way to run your business and performing is his business. Paul has earned the right to do as he pleases but he would be pleasantly surprised to see an equally as passionate reception and mas adulation when and if he ever decides to tour Australia again, hell many artists with less $$$ in the bank tour here regularly
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Paul is getting old. I hope that he will keep touring as many as he can. It's hard for many old singers to stand during their concerts. They are without any instruments, though. As you know, Paul is still healthy enough to give a concert for 4 hrs including sound check. Thank you Sir for being with us!
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I'm not technically into voices, I don't know if touring is good or bad for his voice. I'm a big fan of Scott Walker who is at the same age and his voice is as strong as ever. He hasn't toured since the 70s and makes only one or two albums in a decade. McCartney is much more active and a sportsman with three hour shows. I don't know if it builds up or tears down... maybe nobody knows, there are some who think they know... It's a world of specialists who knows exactly what's good for you, they say... and if you listen to them, well... What kind of life is that? Maybe things is just coincidence. And that it doesn't matter what you do.
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RMartinez:
Nancy R:
RMartinez:
For all the reasons stated. Also, he is facing his mortality. And with that, getting in as many shows as he can. Touring was not such an urgent thing in the 80s or even the 90s. If it was only because he loves it so much, he would have toured a lot more when he was younger and had a stronger voice.
I think he didn't tour in the '80s because he wanted to be home with his young kids. (and also scared he was next after John was killed) Then in the mid '90s when Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer and later died, he was in no shape to tour.
Doesn't matter. Fact is, he did not tour. And now he is making up for lost time. While his voice can do it.
One of the main reasons Denny left was he wamted Wings to be a touring band. They didn't,,Denny jumped ship. All well for Ringo to tell Larry King "it's what we do." Fact is during the 80's Ringo, Paul and George were well zonked.
