Fans on stage
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This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
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HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
Most interesting is the original! She was from Canada & had a pencil drawing of Paul that she did. There was a thread for her her & for this subject...many times! I believe her name is...Cristelle from Canada. From 2011.
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The original was a fan from California but it happened at his concert at Halifax Commons on July 11, 2009. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/in-halifax-three-hours-with-paul---and-john-george-and-ringo/article792726/ "Instead, McCartney returned the love by being chatty and personable all evening long, sometimes addressing fans directly if he liked one of the signs held up to get his attention. For example, after he read one out loud: "Would you please autograph my arm, so that I can get it tattooed?" he invited the young woman up on stage, where he did pen her arm, to delighted shrieks from her and the audience."
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Oh yeah, there are sooo many I forgot who was first. This one was in 2011.. the one that I mentioned & this one you can see that Paul picked her.
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HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
As long as you brought it up, I think it's only fair that I offer my opinion of what getting on stage with Paul means to me. Being 9 years old when the Beatles came to America in '64, I can honestly say that I am a "lifelong" Beatles (but especially) Paul McCartney fan! I've been extremely fortunate to attend every one of his American Tours, and if that wasn't enough, am lucky to have a son who shares those interests. Over the years, my son and I attended as many McCartney shows in the U.S. that we were able to. To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! It's hard for me to imagine that anyone that has as much interest in Paul to be on this board, would want to "play down" such an "amazing" moment in someones life. I'm sure their opinion would change drastically if they were given the same experience. On a related topic, I believe the "first" call up on stage were the "Triplets" in 2005. So thrilled that we were there in Philly to see it!!!
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maccascruff:
The original was a fan from California but it happened at his concert at Halifax Commons on July 11, 2009. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/in-halifax-three-hours-with-paul---and-john-george-and-ringo/article792726/ "Instead, McCartney returned the love by being chatty and personable all evening long, sometimes addressing fans directly if he liked one of the signs held up to get his attention. For example, after he read one out loud: "Would you please autograph my arm, so that I can get it tattooed?" he invited the young woman up on stage, where he did pen her arm, to delighted shrieks from her and the audience."
Yes, I believe that Audrey was the first one to get an autograph tattoo. DrivinFan, the first fans I remember seeing on stage were back in 2002, the Ft Lauderdale show..2 long-time fans were brought up to dance during I Saw Her Standing There.
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Nancy R:
I was in the center section, 4th row, and the girl was behind me about 4 or 5 rows and to my right, but on the floor. The family of 4 dressed in Pepper outfits were several rows directly behind me.
Ok, I was at the front too but on the left, so the angle I had when I saw her sign made it look like she was in the lowers.
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thenightfish:
maccascruff:
The original was a fan from California but it happened at his concert at Halifax Commons on July 11, 2009. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/in-halifax-three-hours-with-paul---and-john-george-and-ringo/article792726/ "Instead, McCartney returned the love by being chatty and personable all evening long, sometimes addressing fans directly if he liked one of the signs held up to get his attention. For example, after he read one out loud: "Would you please autograph my arm, so that I can get it tattooed?" he invited the young woman up on stage, where he did pen her arm, to delighted shrieks from her and the audience."
Yes, I believe that Audrey was the first one to get an autograph tattoo. DrivinFan, the first fans I remember seeing on stage were back in 2002, the Ft Lauderdale show..2 long-time fans were brought up to dance during I Saw Her Standing There.
You're right...sorry! It was shown on the very end of the video released for that tour.
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DrivinFan:
thenightfish:
maccascruff:
The original was a fan from California but it happened at his concert at Halifax Commons on July 11, 2009. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/in-halifax-three-hours-with-paul---and-john-george-and-ringo/article792726/ "Instead, McCartney returned the love by being chatty and personable all evening long, sometimes addressing fans directly if he liked one of the signs held up to get his attention. For example, after he read one out loud: "Would you please autograph my arm, so that I can get it tattooed?" he invited the young woman up on stage, where he did pen her arm, to delighted shrieks from her and the audience."
Yes, I believe that Audrey was the first one to get an autograph tattoo. DrivinFan, the first fans I remember seeing on stage were back in 2002, the Ft Lauderdale show..2 long-time fans were brought up to dance during I Saw Her Standing There.
You're right...sorry! It was shown on the very end of the video released for that tour.
No worries! The triplets' turn came not too much later and is definitely memorable!
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DrivinFan:
HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I have an issue with fans who get on stage twice. What about others who would like the opportunity to do the same. You have had your moment on stage. Let others have the same opportunity. In Philly in 2015, I think, 3 women were called on stage. 2 of them (not together) had been on stage previously. Same thing in Des Moines this summer. That one appeared the husband wanted the tattoo, but the wife already had hers.
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maccascruff:
DrivinFan:
HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I have an issue with fans who get on stage twice. What about others who would like the opportunity to do the same. You have had your moment on stage. Let others have the same opportunity. In Philly in 2015, I think, 3 women were called on stage. 2 of them (not together) had been on stage previously. Same thing in Des Moines this summer. That one appeared the husband wanted the tattoo, but the wife already had hers.
Agreed. If I had gotten up there once, I would never bring another sign. So far I'm 0 for 3.
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Nancy R:
maccascruff:
DrivinFan:
HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I have an issue with fans who get on stage twice. What about others who would like the opportunity to do the same. You have had your moment on stage. Let others have the same opportunity. In Philly in 2015, I think, 3 women were called on stage. 2 of them (not together) had been on stage previously. Same thing in Des Moines this summer. That one appeared the husband wanted the tattoo, but the wife already had hers.
Agreed. If I had gotten up there once, I would never bring another sign. So far I'm 0 for 3.
Guess you never heard stories where people win the lottery twice??
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DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
maccascruff:
DrivinFan:
HaileyMcComet:
This topic and this http://maccaboard.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77256 are interesting back to back reads.
To have Paul McCartney call us up on stage, not once but twice (!!), is in a word...UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!
I have an issue with fans who get on stage twice. What about others who would like the opportunity to do the same. You have had your moment on stage. Let others have the same opportunity. In Philly in 2015, I think, 3 women were called on stage. 2 of them (not together) had been on stage previously. Same thing in Des Moines this summer. That one appeared the husband wanted the tattoo, but the wife already had hers.
Agreed. If I had gotten up there once, I would never bring another sign. So far I'm 0 for 3.
Guess you never heard stories where people win the lottery twice??
Of course I have. That doesn't make it fair. Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
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Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
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DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
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Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
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Nancy R:
DrivinFan:
Nancy R:
Getting called up on stage with Paul is a totally different situation than having a lottery of all those wanting to meet him and he picks your number out of a bag or something!
Having your lottery ticket "drawn by the system", in my opinion is no different than having your sign "picked by Paul". I guess we agree to disagree...
A lottery is "anonymous" and would be totally fair. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be picked twice that way out of the thousands of ticket entries. My point was that if you made a sign once and were picked, don't make another sign at subsequent concerts. Give other people a chance.
While I feel Paul and his staff have the right to choose whomever they want to go onstage, and I'm happy for anyone who's had that opportunity, the idea of having a contest or lottery for each show isn't a bad one. Perhaps a large rotating basket with 15,000 pieces of paper (for every seat number
) could be wheeled onstage, and Paul could draw 2-4 seat numbers... whoever wins gets to be onstage for a few moments... or if he chooses to draw a few more, people could get second prize autographed copies of his latest CD or something.... people would have to show their ticket stubs of course in order to claim they've won... just an idea, but not sure how feasible that would be.
(Thought paper would work more easily than ping pong balls
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nobodytoldme:
Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him
That's pretty interesting. He never does Get Back during soundcheck.
It says this will happen on Sept. 21, the 2nd of the two Brooklyn shows. Also interesting because the on-stage thing seems to be a substitute for a meet & greet.
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nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to see Sir Paul before Madison Sq Garden Show, is up to $37,000 now.
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LadyLeslie:
nobodytoldme:
Now, even the most spontaneous moments are being completely exploited. "Score VIP tickets to Paul McCartney's show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Join Paul (aka, one of music's most iconic artists ever) on stage during sound check and sing "Get Back" with him Get flown out to NY and put up in a 4-star hotel" https://www.omaze.com/experiences/paul-mccartney-get-back
Have you seen this? https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/meet-sir-paul-mccartney-enjoy-dinner-backstage-with-2-1355401 Looks like this contest, to attend an after-party where Sir Paul will be (after Madison Sq Garden Show), is up to $37,000 now.
It does not say that Paul will be at the party. It's actually at 6:30 before the show. It says to enjoy dinner with the crew & band. "You will also have the opportunity to join the crew and band party backstage for a catered dinner (opening at approximately 6:30pm)." AND "Travel and accommodations are not included."