The O2, London - 5/23/15 and 5/24/15 - ARCHIVE
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I wish I had been at Echo Arena Liverpool. But I didn't have enough time to go there.
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chrisstevens:
Well, those reviews are absolute dross. I know it's all a matter of opinion and all, but were the reviewers even at the concerts? Because they have totally missed the point. Probably don't attend concerts unless they are reviewing them. Absolute dross!
I have to agree with you, were these " music critics" even at the shows to come up with such I'll informed nonsense. Any art etc is subjective, but the people reviewing the show negatively were probably just in a bad mood and not really paying attention. The last few McCartney gigs I've been too I've been a little tired of, but the two London gigs were "awesome" and truly memorable, so they're talking out of there behinds.
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I'm so glad you also enjoyed the gigs in London.
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Hiya, does anyone happen to know the setlist for the soundcheck for the 2nd london show? Me and my sister were there - but didn't write it down assuming others would post it online (doh!) but we've realised we're forgetful and can't remember the order now!! So anyone know anyone who wrote it down??!! Cheers!!! It was faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaab btw!!
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Eeee Cor Blimey:
Hiya, does anyone happen to know the setlist for the soundcheck for the 2nd london show? Me and my sister were there - but didn't write it down assuming others would post it online (doh!) but we've realised we're forgetful and can't remember the order now!! So anyone know anyone who wrote it down??!! Cheers!!! It was faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaab btw!!
Glad that you had a great time! May 24, 2015 - The O2 - (show 2) London, England(MaccaReport) SOUND CHECK SETLIST (thanks to Simon Rogers) 1. Instrumental Jam 2. Honey Hush 3. Honey Don't 3. Coming Up 4. Day Tripper 5. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying 6. C Moon 7. Celebration 8. Every Night 9. It's So Easy 10. San Francisco Bay Blues 11. Everybody Out There 12. Leaning On A Lamp Post 13. Bluebird 14. Lady Madonna (with instrumental intro)
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A few more reflections on Paul McCartney at the O2. Irina and I went to both shows. On Saturday, we arrived at the O2 only to be told we were to be re-seated. It seems that there was equipment in the way of the seats we were supposed to have. To start with I was annoyed - but then was amazing to find we were moved to the front row to the side, overlooking the backstage area and the entrance to the dressing rooms! We could see everyone come and go. Celebs that were at the gig included Ant and Dec, and Dave Grohl, who for much of the concert, was standing only a few feet away from where we were sitting. All Paul's kids were there - and all his 8 grandkids! We kept on seeing Mary ande Stella going past us with the kids to the backstage area. There were sitting just a few rows behind us. When Paul sang Maybe I'm Amazed, the backdrop showed pictures of Mary and Stella as young children, including the famous one of Mary inside Paul's coat. When this was onscreen, Mary and Stella were each holding one of their kids, singing along with Paul. A very touching moment. When Paul played Band On The Run, Stella came down to where Dave Grohl was standing, and had a rather raunchy dance. I hope Stella's husband couldn't see what was going on :>) Stella was certainly the most animated of the Macca clan. Of course Nancy was there too, and seemed to be having a great time also. At one point she came down and posed with some of Paul's grandkids right in front of me. I had to take a photo. At the end of the gig, all Paul's family gathered near where we were sitting to cheer Paul off stage. Some of the grandkids had made personal signs which they held up when Paul were past them. Paul was delighted and moved - as was I do see it. Paul's voice was better than I expected. OK, it's not what it was 10 years ago, but I didn't expect it to be either. It stained on some songs, most notably Maybe I'm Amazed. I can only think he still sings it live for personal reasons, he dedicated it to Linda. It nearly ripped his voice to pieces. However for at 90% of the gig his voice was fine. It was the first time that the 'Out There' tour had been in the UK, and therefore we were hearing many songs he hadn't performed in the UK before. The big surprise song was 'Temporary Secretary' which he hadn't played live anywhere before. As usual, the Beatles songs got the best reaction from the crowd, but the newer songs were well received too - most notably 'Queenie Eye', which got lots of people dancing and joined in on the 'OUT spells out' section. A highlight of the first night was when Paul invited Dave Grohl on stage to join in with a blistering 'I Saw Her Standing There' The second night was good, but for us, didn't have the same magical moments as Saturday as our seats weren't so good. Paul did change the set slightly, adding 'Got to Get You Into My Life' and I'm Looking Through You. Overall, a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you for two wonderful concerts,almost 3 hours, a lot, but could have still continued listening..... Regards from Helsinki
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