Has Paul played his last concert?
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LadyLeslie wrote:
Bruce M. wrote:
Paul loves being in front of audiences. He'll do it for as long as he can. My fear is that he won't recognize when he can't any more.
I think music is his lifeblood, the only way he won't do it anymore is if he physically can't , and he seems to be in good health for quite a while yet.
Totally agree Lady Leslie
Every stadium show I've been to, is chocoblock full of happy people. As much as I'd enjoy seeing Paul play in an intimate setting, that doesn't seem to be any time soon. If he plays, I'll be going to the shows. Seems to be the case of most artists.
He just created Egypt Station and it was phenomenal, so keep on rockin Paul! You know what to do!!
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I totaly agree that "music" is in Paul's lifeblood and so is constantly writing songs. Just a gut feel but I think Paul will fulfill all the 2020 shows that are going to be postponed because of this World Pandemic. That will put us into 2021 when Paul will be getting close to 79 years old. I think by that time, Paul will be ready to really slow down from touring all over the world.
Just a gut feel but when and after Paul fulfills these shows, I think he will be ready to go "full tilt" into the studio and work on a new album. I would think that this awful virus and economic slowdown/recession we're now having and will continue to have just might help Paul's music creative juices to really surge and he will be probably be ready to put it on an album. I know I'm being quite optimistic but that's what I'm hoping.
I don't believe that Paul is close to playing his last concert but because this health crisis has delayed Paul's touring coupled with his age, I do believe that we are close to Paul stopping these long, world-like tours.
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B J Conlee wrote:
I totaly agree that "music" is in Paul's lifeblood and so is constantly writing songs. Just a gut feel but I think Paul will fulfill all the 2020 shows that are going to be postponed because of this World Pandemic. That will put us into 2021 when Paul will be getting close to 79 years old. I think by that time, Paul will be ready to really slow down from touring all over the world.
Just a gut feel but when and after Paul fulfills these shows, I think he will be ready to go "full tilt" into the studio and work on a new album. I would think that this awful virus and economic slowdown/recession we're now having and will continue to have just might help Paul's music creative juices to really surge and he will be probably be ready to put it on an album. I know I'm being quite optimistic but that's what I'm hoping.
I don't believe that Paul is close to playing his last concert but because this health crisis has delayed Paul's touring coupled with his age, I do believe that we are close to Paul stopping these long, world-like tours.
I would not dare to predict what Paul will do. Surely he will never stop making music, and it's pretty clear he loves being in front of audiences. I just hope he takes care of himself and uses however much time he has left wisely. God bless Tony Bennett (who at 93 is still going), but not everyone is that lucky.
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You're right Bruce. No one knows for sure unless you're Nancy and maybe his kids. Knowing Paul's love for the fans and his history, I do think it is safe to assume that he will fulfill the 2020 shows that are/will being postponed. It is more of a hope on my part but at that point we're probably talking about Spring/Summer of 2021. Hopefully by that point, Paul has enough new songs to work on (maybe with his Band) and that he might be ready to have a producer like Greg Kurstin lay the framework for a new album. Nothing factual on my part but given the choice of starting a new album vs. starting another tour, I would think that in Paul's mind, he would opt for the former. Of course, it would depend if he has enough new material for an album. I'm sure hoping that he does. As both of us agree, Greg did a great job producing Egypt Station and helping Paul's "older voice" sound as good as it did.
As I said, I think we will get an occastional "big" show from Paul and Band, but I'm still hoping that he stops full fledge tours. To answer this thread, I don't think we have seen Paul's last show. If that is the case and we get an occastional big show, maybe we could get more of a varied Setlist. I know...a lot of "hoping" on my part.
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Bruce M. wrote:
B J Conlee wrote:
I totaly agree that "music" is in Paul's lifeblood and so is constantly writing songs. Just a gut feel but I think Paul will fulfill all the 2020 shows that are going to be postponed because of this World Pandemic. That will put us into 2021 when Paul will be getting close to 79 years old. I think by that time, Paul will be ready to really slow down from touring all over the world.
Just a gut feel but when and after Paul fulfills these shows, I think he will be ready to go "full tilt" into the studio and work on a new album. I would think that this awful virus and economic slowdown/recession we're now having and will continue to have just might help Paul's music creative juices to really surge and he will be probably be ready to put it on an album. I know I'm being quite optimistic but that's what I'm hoping.
I don't believe that Paul is close to playing his last concert but because this health crisis has delayed Paul's touring coupled with his age, I do believe that we are close to Paul stopping these long, world-like tours.
I would not dare to predict what Paul will do. Surely he will never stop making music, and it's pretty clear he loves being in front of audiences. I just hope he takes care of himself and uses however much time he has left wisely. God bless Tony Bennett (who at 93 is still going), but not everyone is that lucky.
God love Tony Bennet but he does not also play musical instrument, sing for almost 3 hours and his songs are not hard on the voice. Like you said, he is very lucky and not your usual 93 year old guy -lol
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B J Conlee wrote:
I totaly agree that "music" is in Paul's lifeblood and so is constantly writing songs. Just a gut feel but I think Paul will fulfill all the 2020 shows that are going to be postponed because of this World Pandemic. That will put us into 2021 when Paul will be getting close to 79 years old. I think by that time, Paul will be ready to really slow down from touring all over the world.
Just a gut feel but when and after Paul fulfills these shows, I think he will be ready to go "full tilt" into the studio and work on a new album. I would think that this awful virus and economic slowdown/recession we're now having and will continue to have just might help Paul's music creative juices to really surge and he will be probably be ready to put it on an album. I know I'm being quite optimistic but that's what I'm hoping.
I don't believe that Paul is close to playing his last concert but because this health crisis has delayed Paul's touring coupled with his age, I do believe that we are close to Paul stopping these long, world-like tours.
It is very hard to predict what a performer who is approching 80 might do. They could be very healthy and with it mentally one minute and before you know it that changes in a heartbeat. In a perfect world, I agree with you he will try to honor the 2020 shows in 2021, I am sure they don't want to be doing refunds. After that, I would think he would enjoy doing other projects like finishing the musical and maybe a new album. We shall see.
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A previous post said that the songs Tony Bennett sings are not hard on the voice. My wife and I have seen him in Manchester four times in recent years, and in every show he has all the microphones switched off for one number. He can still be heard by everyone, and he is pushing his voice to the limit. The songs from the Great American Songbook are not easy to sing well - they were written for the best singers and are wonderfully crafted both musically and lyrically - this is why they have lasted so long. If you've seen Tony live, you would know that he has a tremendous range. Paul's singing was very rough recently on the One World programme, and I feel lucky to have seen him live in the 70s when he was at his absolute peak vocally and musically.
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If all of Paul's 4 concerts in France are cancelled (which seems very likely), the whole European tour will probably share that fate.
Perhaps he believes that canceling is the best option regarding his health, as he's in the high-risk age group and it's impossible to be sure that in 2021 it will be safe to do the kind of tours he's used to.
He'll be 80 years old in 2022, so even if it's safe to resume touring then, will he still be willing to?
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5th-beatle wrote:
If all of Paul's 4 concerts in France are cancelled (which seems very likely), the whole European tour will probably share that fate.
Perhaps he believes that canceling is the best option regarding his health, as he's in the high-risk age group and it's impossible to be sure that in 2021 it will be safe to do the kind of tours he's used to.
He'll be 80 years old in 2022, so even if it's safe to resume touring then, will he still be willing to?
He said in the Howard Stern interview that the 2020 concerts were cancelled, didn't he? If possible, he will reschedule them for 2021.
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Nancy R wrote:
5th-beatle wrote:
If all of Paul's 4 concerts in France are cancelled (which seems very likely), the whole European tour will probably share that fate.
Perhaps he believes that canceling is the best option regarding his health, as he's in the high-risk age group and it's impossible to be sure that in 2021 it will be safe to do the kind of tours he's used to.
He'll be 80 years old in 2022, so even if it's safe to resume touring then, will he still be willing to?
He said in the Howard Stern interview that the 2020 concerts were cancelled, didn't he? If possible, he will reschedule them for 2021.
But there has not been an official announcement.
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5th-beatle wrote:
If all of Paul's 4 concerts in France are cancelled (which seems very likely), the whole European tour will probably share that fate.
Perhaps he believes that canceling is the best option regarding his health, as he's in the high-risk age group and it's impossible to be sure that in 2021 it will be safe to do the kind of tours he's used to.
He'll be 80 years old in 2022, so even if it's safe to resume touring then, will he still be willing to?
Couldn't agree more with you. Even though I'd prefer if he just postponed this tour instead of cancelling it and add some more European countries, where he hasn't been lately or for a very long time.
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I think the problem is,and im citing Roger Daltrey on this,if Paul or Roger in this case) doesnt use his voice he will lose it for good,he sounded awful doing Lady Madonna the other week (so did most of them in fairness) so i think its a coin toss if he does a big tour again at this point,i really dont see much live music anywhere this year,already theatre bosses are saying itll be well into next year before they open again,so who knows when live music will return?
After all its not just the artist you have to consider,its the band,the roadies,the stadium staff before you even get to the audience.
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Kimsey wrote:
Couldn't agree more with you. Even though I'd prefer if he just postponed this tour instead of cancelling it and add some more European countries, where he hasn't been lately or for a very long time.
Maybe he'll surprise us by canceling some concerts, postponing others and adding Hungary to replace one of the cancelled dates?
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5th-beatle wrote:
Kimsey wrote:
Couldn't agree more with you. Even though I'd prefer if he just postponed this tour instead of cancelling it and add some more European countries, where he hasn't been lately or for a very long time.
Maybe he'll surprise us by canceling some concerts, postponing others and adding Hungary to replace one of the cancelled dates?
Haha, you can read well between my lines.
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I feel that Paul is really immersed in the musical for "It's a Wonderful Life" that he's writing, presently, and probably has written more new songs outside of that with all the freed up time in isolation during the pandemic crisis. No doubt he misses the rush from touring. I had the chance to see him in Raleigh, N.C. last time, but gave my ticket away to my friend who has cancer and her husband dumped her. She's an avid Macca and Beatles fan. One of the younger ones. And so, If that was my last chance to see him in concert, I can't regret it all that much (although in a way, I sure do), therefore. At this point I'd prefer all new albums of originals, from Paul. If that's what he feels like. And am eager to hear what he comes up with for his new musical. At least I got to see him live in Charlotte, N.C. in 2010, which doesn't seem like all that long ago, to me. The one and only time I've seen him live in concert. If that proves a once in a lifetime thrill, for me, it's all the more special for being, as they say in England, a "One off" (or is it a "one of" LOL). That was the best concert of my life ~!!
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SusyLuvsPaul wrote:
I feel that Paul is really immersed in the musical for "It's a Wonderful Life" that he's writing, presently, and probably has written more new songs outside of that with all the freed up time in isolation during the pandemic crisis. No doubt he misses the rush from touring. I had the chance to see him in Raleigh, N.C. last time, but gave my ticket away to my friend who has cancer and her husband dumped her. She's an avid Macca and Beatles fan. One of the younger ones. And so, If that was my last chance to see him in concert, I can't regret it all that much (although in a way, I sure do), therefore. At this point I'd prefer all new albums of originals, from Paul. If that's what he feels like. And am eager to hear what he comes up with for his new musical. At least I got to see him live in Charlotte, N.C. in 2010, which doesn't seem like all that long ago, to me. The one and only time I've seen him live in concert. If that proves a once in a lifetime thrill, for me, it's all the more special for being, as they say in England, a "One off" (or is it a "one of" LOL). That was the best concert of my life ~!!
The 2010 Charlotte concert was the last time I saw him also and it was extra special because my daughters went to the show with my wife and myself and had great time. They danced up a storm also -lol.
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I posted in another what I am posting here. Even if a cure or vaccine comes out today, it would be hard to schedule a tour anywhere with all the unemployed people around the world now. Its hard to sell tix for $600-$700 a pair or $3,000 for a pair of soundcheck tix. People have different priorities right now, and I am sure Paul does too. I don't think we will see him if he decides to tour again until 2022 at the earliest.
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Maccaroni1974 wrote:
I posted in another what I am posting here. Even if a cure or vaccine comes out today, it would be hard to schedule a tour anywhere with all the unemployed people around the world now. Its hard to sell tix for $600-$700 a pair or $3,000 for a pair of soundcheck tix. People have different priorities right now, and I am sure Paul does too. I don't think we will see him if he decides to tour again until 2022 at the earliest.
I bet he'll eventually schedule (re-schedule) shows in 2021. Only time will tell if it will be safe then. However, there's always going to be people who can afford to see Paul, those who did not become unemployed and/or could work from home, or people who have a lot of money. Paul just loves to perform and imo he will as soon as he can.
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I think if they could have rescheduled these shows for 2021, they would have. But who knows. Maybe they will book smaller shows in the future.
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You got me thinking back on my last show. Finally heard him perform with the live horn section. Got two smiles and a finger point from Paul during Queenie Eye. And just before the last song I joined a friend who was in the section next to the stage. Got to see him walk off stage, walk closely past us as he waved before dissappearing through the tunnel with beaming smile. I'm one to travel, so if he plays I will figure out a way to be there, but if this was my last show, .it was good one to go out on.