Has Paul played his last concert?
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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.
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While he certainly does not need the money, I think that he love and feeds off of the energy of the audience and realizes that his performing for 2-3 hours is supporting a very large community of workers from the band, roadies, stage managers, venues, gift shops and popcorn vendors.
But health (for not only him, his family, and entourage) has to take priority. Travel at that pace has to takes it's toll on an 80 year old man, usually leaving his wife at home, living out of a hotel.
At this point, he has many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that I expect love to be around him. But I also agree that he is not the type to go into retirement. While he might stop touring, he will continue to write and record until he drops.
I had the incredible honor to see him with the Beatles in 1966 in Memphis and 4 other times solo and Wings, the last being in San Francisco when he closed out Candlestick park. Through a fluke, we bought tickets in the nose-bleed section but were nice to a few people and got moved to the front row
My fantasy, and might say dream, is of course, after 50+ years listening to this amazing man create love through his music, including watching the Ed sullivan show in 1964 on TV, to meet him and shake his hand to say 'thank you'. Would it be too much to ask for a quick fun jam session, two musicians kicking around ??
Anybody got connections to help me fulfill my fantasy/dream ?
Wishing Paul and all of his family long life and lots more of music !
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bfrager wrote:
While he certainly does not need the money, I think that he love and feeds off of the energy of the audience and realizes that his performing for 2-3 hours is supporting a very large community of workers from the band, roadies, stage managers, venues, gift shops and popcorn vendors.
But health (for not only him, his family, and entourage) has to take priority. Travel at that pace has to takes it's toll on an 80 year old man, usually leaving his wife at home, living out of a hotel.
At this point, he has many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that I expect love to be around him. But I also agree that he is not the type to go into retirement. While he might stop touring, he will continue to write and record until he drops.
I had the incredible honor to see him with the Beatles in 1966 in Memphis and 4 other times solo and Wings, the last being in San Francisco when he closed out Candlestick park. Through a fluke, we bought tickets in the nose-bleed section but were nice to a few people and got moved to the front row
My fantasy, and might say dream, is of course, after 50+ years listening to this amazing man create love through his music, including watching the Ed sullivan show in 1964 on TV, to meet him and shake his hand to say 'thank you'. Would it be too much to ask for a quick fun jam session, two musicians kicking around ??
Anybody got connections to help me fulfill my fantasy/dream ?
Wishing Paul and all of his family long life and lots more of music !
Check your PMs.
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"Check yoru PMs" ?!!!!
Oh Nancy, c'mon!
Me too!! LOL
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LadyLeslie wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Paul will play his last concert when he drops dead onstage! He'll probably be close to 100!
If there was a like button for your post, Nancy, you would get one like! Totally agree with you! He will bop till he drops! lol
There's a difference in him being unable to perform onstage versus he is kept from performing by other factors...
Agreed! He loves playing music, he's being safe because of Covid! ROCK ON Grandude!!! Yowww
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sunspark wrote:
"Check yoru PMs" ?!!!!
Oh Nancy, c'mon!
Me too!! LOL
No, I have no "inside connections!" Just wanted to talk to bfrager privately.
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love2travel wrote:
LadyLeslie wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
Paul will play his last concert when he drops dead onstage! He'll probably be close to 100!
If there was a like button for your post, Nancy, you would get one like! Totally agree with you! He will bop till he drops! lol
There's a difference in him being unable to perform onstage versus he is kept from performing by other factors...
Agreed! He loves playing music, he's being safe because of Covid! ROCK ON Grandude!!! Yowww
Yes! We hope he'll rock on for quite a while yet! We love Macca, from Mop Top to Grandpop!