Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena - April 3oth - ARCHIVE
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thenightfish:
paulfan11:
A longer than usual pause during the middle of "Here Today" song still gets me every time I hear it.
First time I've ever seen him stop like that. People were yelling things to him like "thank you" and "we love you " during that part of the song and I think he just got emotional.
The crowd's reaction was lovely to hear and I agree, it looked like it even took Paul by surprise.
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I hope everyone that attended in Little Rock had a great time!! Paul puts on a great show, and tries to ensure everyone has a good time. Watching it via periscope last night brought back wonderful memories of the Fresno concert. The audience seemed to really enjoy the event. Side note....Do we really need to have the same negative response on every single concert thread? Yes, Paul's voice isn't what it used to be, but to read the same exact criticism on every concert thread gets a bit monotonous. There is an entire thread devoted to discussions regarding the vocal aspect of the performances.
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Can anyone tell me if center with a center aisle seat on the main concourse gives you a good view? Also, what would you say arena temperature is? I have a ticket to see Paul at the Verizon Center in D.C.
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~lady*madonna~:
Side note....Do we really need to have the same negative response on every single concert thread? Yes, Paul's voice isn't what it used to be, but to read the same exact criticism on every concert thread gets a bit monotonous. There is an entire thread devoted to discussions regarding the vocal aspect of the performances.
When Paul starts putting on shows that aren't repetitive and monotonous, we'll stop being repetitive and monotonous with our complaints. Thanks.
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rlj1010:
~lady*madonna~:
Side note....Do we really need to have the same negative response on every single concert thread? Yes, Paul's voice isn't what it used to be, but to read the same exact criticism on every concert thread gets a bit monotonous. There is an entire thread devoted to discussions regarding the vocal aspect of the performances.
When Paul starts putting on shows that aren't repetitive and monotonous, we'll stop being repetitive and monotonous with our complaints. Thanks.
I think her point was there are already many threads devoted to talking about his voice and set list and that it would be nice to leave these threads be to let folks that attended the shows give their concert summaries and share their pictures and videos.
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paulfan11:
rlj1010:
~lady*madonna~:
Side note....Do we really need to have the same negative response on every single concert thread? Yes, Paul's voice isn't what it used to be, but to read the same exact criticism on every concert thread gets a bit monotonous. There is an entire thread devoted to discussions regarding the vocal aspect of the performances.
When Paul starts putting on shows that aren't repetitive and monotonous, we'll stop being repetitive and monotonous with our complaints. Thanks.
I think her point was there are already many threads devoted to talking about his voice and set list and that it would be nice to leave these threads be to let folks that attended the shows give their concert summaries and share their pictures and videos.
Understood but myself and others were wondering if after a 10 day break Mr. McCartney's voice might do better than the earlier shows. It appears this is his voice now and it was not due to a cold. Due to this, I will no longer post on any other concert date about his voice. Also, some of us wondered if maybe he would throw in a different song or two since there was a break in shows. Since it was the same set list, I feel there is not need to check out the set list for upcoming shows.
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B J Conlee:
yankeefan7:
kelly campbell:
paulfan11:
kelly campbell:
Too bad set list is almost Identical from the last tour..I have always been one that has defended his set list choices but when he only changes a song or two then I can not defend that. I was expecting 5 or maybe 6 different songs..I think I am going to skip this tour it will be the first time in 7 years I have not went to see him. Sad but that is reality. Thanks for all the fun times Paul. Best to you.
He's added in 6 new songs this tour: A Hard Day's Night Letting Go In Spite of All the Danger You Won't See Me Love Me Do Fool on the Hill
I agree however , I should have worded that differently, how many of those songs has he performed before in that recent past? I am at the point of wanting him to throw in songs he has not done before. I guess if you are going to change the tour name it should entail more than changing the name of the tour and stage and lights. this man has a tremendous catalog and yet he recycles songs he has done quite often. it is starting to have the feel that he is just wanting to sell more merchandise draw fans back to see songs he has performed many times. I get it it ,is his right to so and I love the man I am now at the point I am not going to fly or drive several hours for a couple songs I have not seen before. One thing that also bothers me is the presale to grand rapids. I have never, never been shut out from getting a ticket in a pre-sale and not only that I tried for several hours and was never even able to get a ticket of any type to come up not a single one. When I put together all of that it is just not worth it to go see him and you ar talking to some one who drove 8 hours spent the night etc..just to see him in Toronto because of Mull of Kintyre ..just think it is not worth it now. If there was 5 or 6 songs I have not seen him do I would still go. I may change my mind but it just kinda seems we are being pimped now. Have fun he is still the greatest to me.
Kelly - I totally agree with you and have been saying the same thing for years. A solo career of 35 yrs is barely touched after all these years. I stopped going in 2010 because it was no longer worth the money and effort to see most of the same songs. If he would give me five solo songs he has not done or has not played in over 25 years than I would go again also. New tour name is for selling merchandise only like you stated. I have actually look forward to him releasing new music more than hearing about another tour.
_______________________________________________________ Kelly, Just as I started to reply to you, my good friend, Yankeefan, beat me to it. We were both feeling the same thing I'm sure. I think there are many regulars here (R. Martinez, Audi, Nancy R, Bruce M, Yankeefan etc.) who feel your frustration. We are huge fans too so we feel your pain. What really struck me was your experience of driving 8 hours to go to Toronto just to hear Paul doing Mull of Kintyre. That is the epitome of the "real" fan. I would have probably done the same thing. I have already posted my frustration several times of Paul not playing Mull of Kintyre in any US city. Besides the fact that it is a great song, he can still sing it pretty decently compared to Maybe I'm Amazed. The real fact I think is that the "company" behind Paul is basically telling him that the only way to sell out stadiums, arenas and charge maximum prices is to play the songs that everybody knows. Appeal to this nostalgia thing especially when so many of the older rock/pop stars from the 60's and 70's are dying. This of course means Beatle songs galore and a few big Wings' songs. The #1 target audience are first timers who have never seen a Beatle before. This is the filling the nostalgia need especially of Baby Boomers. This is a huge audience who don't come close to knowing Paul's full Catalog, but casually know the Beatle songs and hits. Probably the 2nd biggest audience after this are still "casual" Beatle/Paul fans who have only seen Paul one or twice. They had a great time and can afford to do it again. And as much as hate to admit it (I feel it has really hurt Paul's Solo legacy), this approach has really been successful. Paul and his tours over the last 5 years in particular, are certainly not playing to his real fans (like a Kelly Campbell). Like others here, I have reached the point where I don't take it personal. I understand the facts about marketing and the need to fill the stadiums. But also like others here, I would rather listen to my Tablet where I have downloaded over a hundred of my favorite Macca Solo/Wings songs than pay over $200.00 of my hard earned money (if you include all expenses) to hear virtually the same songs. You pay for "value" and I don't feel his show today is value... at least for me, a hard core fan. I don't criticize others, on the other hand, who are going to the shows. I certainly get it if they have never seen Paul. Kelly, you are right in that Paul did play some of the "new 2016 tour" songs like Letting Go, In Spite of all the Danger and Fool on the Hill on other US tours since 2002. I went to the Philadelphia shows and heard them. My biggest frustration (again over these last 2 tours) is that there's little creativity in these shows. They're not focusing on his entire and terrific career. It is about filling up the venues. I get it but they are not going to get my hard earned money just to hear "Let Me Roll It" for the 10th time (I've gone to about 10 live shows). Kelly, please don't feel guilty. You are a fantastic fan and as many of us have said, Paul, unfortunately is not playing to the "real, hard core fan". That is sad, but it is the state of selling concerts today.
BJ - Great post and you summed it up wonderfully.
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Don't think anybody has posted this yet about Paul meeting two of the women from the Little Rock Nine! https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/photos/a.488766413312.281294.182736663312/10154264136183313/?type=3&theater
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paulfan11:
Don't think anybody has posted this yet about Paul meeting two of the women from the Little Rock Nine! https://www.facebook.com/PaulMcCartney/photos/a.488766413312.281294.182736663312/10154264136183313/?type=3&theater
Thank for posting ! Nice to see something about Little Rock on the Little Rock thread ! Seems like everyone there last night had a great time!
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OMG.
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thenightfish:
RMartinez:
thenightfish:
I hate labels. But I guess I am a "real, hardcore fan.". "Far have I traveled and much have. I seen" . And Paul IS playing for ME. Would I like different songs in the set? Sure. There are tons I would love to hear. I have been lucky, I saw shows in 1976 and 1979 and 89-90 where he did songs he has never performed again. But this is what he chooses to give us now. I choose to accept it and go see him. Spending close to 3 hours in the same room with him, watching him do what he clearly loves to do, is worth it to me. I love watching him play his instruments, too. "It's all about that bass" as well as the guitars and his fabulous piano playing. The audience in Little Rock was loud and loving, and this is what Paul is reacting to, so we get the shows we are getting. He sees what happens when he plays songs people don't know (bathroom breaks etc). I'm sorry for those of you that are disappointed. I know this ride is not going to last forever so I'm just going to stay on it until it ends.
I'm not disappointed. I am "nothing" at this point about Paul's tours. You choose to see him, pay for these shows. I choose to keep my money in my pocket. It's a fair, free market decision. I got off the ride in 2009 and am very glad I did. I don't regret not hearing a lot of what he has done live since I never wanted to hear those songs from him anyway, such as Mr. Kite, All Together Now, Love Me Do or AHDN. I saw Tom Petty in Albuquerque in 2012 and the middle of his show was about an hour of new songs. The arena did not empty, it erupted with fans basking in the man's amazing music generated by him and his band on stage. Tom Petty gives his fans credit and respects them. It was one of the best concerts ever. Oh, and he played all his hits too.
I've seen Petty several times. He will play his new stuff but he recycles, too. Friend of mine who loves him and has seen many many shows was disappointed with his last tour because he thought the setlist was stale! So it's all perspective. Everybody decides what they want to see or not see. I'm fine with that. You and others choose to stay home, I choose to go. I was just explaining why. And this is the Little Rock thread so we should be talking about the show. . I do agree that the proposal stuff is a bit over the top. There were four girls from Memphis and Mississippi who were on stage before the proposal. They had lighted signs that just said "please bring us up on stage.". So Paul said, "well girls, you're on stage."
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
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cassidytodd:
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
I got a video of you gals up there on stage:
That was awesome! I was able to film about 20 songs, my camera battery did great: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOCfTkbqIoDmx0ILvBXG9WPJ0MeC3KKMr It was my first time seeing Sir Paul and it didn't disappoint - I walked out of their grinning from ear to ear! -
Does anyone have any pictures from us last night on stage? We left our phones in our seats!
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cassidytodd:
Does anyone have any pictures from us last night on stage? We left our phones in our seats!
I posted a video above of y'all on stage. Here's some photos I pulled off the video I filmed if you want some actual photos. Hope this helps! https://www.mediafire.com/folder/b386acy95i2te/Paul
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chadizzy1:
cassidytodd:
Does anyone have any pictures from us last night on stage? We left our phones in our seats!
I posted a video above of y'all on stage. Here's some photos I pulled off the video I filmed if you want some actual photos. Hope this helps! https://www.mediafire.com/folder/b386acy95i2te/Paul
CHAD!!!! Thank you so much for posting this to YouTube! We have been talking about you all day. One of us found it this morning. Priceless!
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cassidytodd:
thenightfish:
RMartinez:
thenightfish:
I hate labels. But I guess I am a "real, hardcore fan.". "Far have I traveled and much have. I seen" . And Paul IS playing for ME. Would I like different songs in the set? Sure. There are tons I would love to hear. I have been lucky, I saw shows in 1976 and 1979 and 89-90 where he did songs he has never performed again. But this is what he chooses to give us now. I choose to accept it and go see him. Spending close to 3 hours in the same room with him, watching him do what he clearly loves to do, is worth it to me. I love watching him play his instruments, too. "It's all about that bass" as well as the guitars and his fabulous piano playing. The audience in Little Rock was loud and loving, and this is what Paul is reacting to, so we get the shows we are getting. He sees what happens when he plays songs people don't know (bathroom breaks etc). I'm sorry for those of you that are disappointed. I know this ride is not going to last forever so I'm just going to stay on it until it ends.
I'm not disappointed. I am "nothing" at this point about Paul's tours. You choose to see him, pay for these shows. I choose to keep my money in my pocket. It's a fair, free market decision. I got off the ride in 2009 and am very glad I did. I don't regret not hearing a lot of what he has done live since I never wanted to hear those songs from him anyway, such as Mr. Kite, All Together Now, Love Me Do or AHDN. I saw Tom Petty in Albuquerque in 2012 and the middle of his show was about an hour of new songs. The arena did not empty, it erupted with fans basking in the man's amazing music generated by him and his band on stage. Tom Petty gives his fans credit and respects them. It was one of the best concerts ever. Oh, and he played all his hits too.
I've seen Petty several times. He will play his new stuff but he recycles, too. Friend of mine who loves him and has seen many many shows was disappointed with his last tour because he thought the setlist was stale! So it's all perspective. Everybody decides what they want to see or not see. I'm fine with that. You and others choose to stay home, I choose to go. I was just explaining why. And this is the Little Rock thread so we should be talking about the show. . I do agree that the proposal stuff is a bit over the top. There were four girls from Memphis and Mississippi who were on stage before the proposal. They had lighted signs that just said "please bring us up on stage.". So Paul said, "well girls, you're on stage."
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
CONGRATS! The group hug with Paul jumping up and down made me laugh!
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cassidytodd:
chadizzy1:
cassidytodd:
Does anyone have any pictures from us last night on stage? We left our phones in our seats!
I posted a video above of y'all on stage. Here's some photos I pulled off the video I filmed if you want some actual photos. Hope this helps! https://www.mediafire.com/folder/b386acy95i2te/Paul
CHAD!!!! Thank you so much for posting this to YouTube! We have been talking about you all day. One of us found it this morning. Priceless!
Yeah no problem! I was worried someone else might not have filmed it or uploaded it and I wanted to make sure in case you went looking for it you'd be able to find it online. Glad to do that for y'all!
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paulfan11:
cassidytodd:
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
CONGRATS! The group hug with Paul jumping up and down made me laugh!
I couldn't believe he called us back over to do a jumping group hug! He was so nice too! He was laughing with us.
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cassidytodd:
That was us! It was incredible to hug him!
Congratulations...pretty amazing to be on stage with Paul, isn't it!!
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I'm was never fortunate enough to see The Beatles live in the 1960's or see Wings live. I saw him once in Dallas (Cowboy Stadium in the mid 1980's) but I've never found that sitting on the 50 yard line while the artist is in the end zone is a very satisfying experience. When he started touring again in 2002, I was blown away by the emotional impact of the first song, "Hello, Goodbye". I've been to 10 concerts since 2002 and every time there has been at least one point in the concert when i get that same emotional jolt I've always loved to listen to the comments I hear after the concert. In 2002, I heard a DJ on the local radio station say it was the best concert he had ever been to. I'm sure he's been to many more concerts than I have in my day. so I'll take his word for it. I've heard the same comments in Tulsa, St. Louis, Kansas City and last night in Little Rock. I guess it's fortunate those people don't come here to find out everything that's wrong with the set list or his voice. I think someone started a thread that was supposed to be devoted to complaints about the set list or his voice. I wish people with comments like those would put there comments there and quit being a wet blanket for people who enjoyed the show.