Set List critique
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Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
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FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
"My Valentine" will never leave the setlist and we all know why, wish he would do another song for his wife Nancy. As for "Egypt Station" songs, "Who Cares" should definitely be in the set list IMO. Songs rocks and it is about timely subject. I am glad he has horn section with him this tour, it really does add something and I believe he has not had one since 1976. I know I am beating the subject to death but really wish he would replace a B side Beatle song like "In Spite Of Danger" with one of his many wonderful solo songs. I think "Little Willow" woud be excellent song in his acoustic part of the show.
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
"My Valentine" will never leave the setlist and we all know why, wish he would do another song for his wife Nancy. As for "Egypt Station" songs, "Who Cares" should definitely be in the set list IMO. Songs rocks and it is about timely subject. I am glad he has horn section with him this tour, it really does add something and I believe he has not had one since 1976. I know I am beating the subject to death but really wish he would replace a B side Beatle song like "In Spite Of Danger" with one of his many wonderful solo songs. I think "Little Willow" woud be excellent song in his acoustic part of the show.
Yankeefan,
According to the Setlist I saw from Austin TX, he's now down to 2 ES songs. Just blows my mind with a #1 album. For the life of me I can't understand why he doesn't do:
Happy With You - great little new acoustic song as a tribute to Nancy
Who Cares - why would he drop this ES song...better than the 2 ES songs he is playing in my opinion and way better than a few of the "tired" Beatle and Wings' songs still in his setlist.
People Want Peace - another great ES song and again very timely to a young crowd.
Confidante - another great little acoustic song...want to hear this live and we might even get a better vocal than the studio release
Dominoes - great new mid tempo song
I could go on and on. The band had plenty of time to rehearse well before the tour so they could play 6-8 songs from this great album. I'll never understand!
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FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
Exactly why you wont see a ton of ES songs. Crowd was snoozing. You think Confidante or People Want Peace would go over any better?!?! People will pay $50-$2000+ per ticket, but wont bother to spend $10 on the new record, or listen for FREE with the copy they got with their ticket purchase. That being said the album was numero uno for a week. Whats the point of recording an album if you dont play it. In Spite of All the Danger is a bit of a dud at this point. Its time Paul lowers the key to most of his songs. His voice is barely hanging in there, and you can hear the strain he is putting into it.
From the first "Its been a.." in AHDN throught The End you can hear him fighting to hit the right key. Lowering the key would help TREMENDOUSLY for him, and 99% of the audience would hardly notice.
Ditch the 15 song soundcheck too. That cant help his voice either for the main show. And for gosh sakes..take a sip of water!!
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Maccaroni1974 wrote:
FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
Exactly why you wont see a ton of ES songs. Crowd was snoozing. You think Confidante or People Want Peace would go over any better?!?! People will pay $50-$2000+ per ticket, but wont bother to spend $10 on the new record, or listen for FREE with the copy they got with their ticket purchase. That being said the album was numero uno for a week. Whats the point of recording an album if you dont play it. In Spite of All the Danger is a bit of a dud at this point. Its time Paul lowers the key to most of his songs. His voice is barely hanging in there, and you can hear the strain he is putting into it.
From the first "Its been a.." in AHDN throught The End you can hear him fighting to hit the right key. Lowering the key would help TREMENDOUSLY for him, and 99% of the audience would hardly notice.
Ditch the 15 song soundcheck too. That cant help his voice either for the main show. And for gosh sakes..take a sip of water!!
DITTO!
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Maccaroni1974 wrote:
FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
Exactly why you wont see a ton of ES songs. Crowd was snoozing. You think Confidante or People Want Peace would go over any better?!?! People will pay $50-$2000+ per ticket, but wont bother to spend $10 on the new record, or listen for FREE with the copy they got with their ticket purchase. That being said the album was numero uno for a week. Whats the point of recording an album if you dont play it. In Spite of All the Danger is a bit of a dud at this point. Its time Paul lowers the key to most of his songs. His voice is barely hanging in there, and you can hear the strain he is putting into it.
From the first "Its been a.." in AHDN throught The End you can hear him fighting to hit the right key. Lowering the key would help TREMENDOUSLY for him, and 99% of the audience would hardly notice.
Ditch the 15 song soundcheck too. That cant help his voice either for the main show. And for gosh sakes..take a sip of water!!
15 song soundcheck will not disappear because then he can't make tons of money he charges for people to attend them. Once again, he plays around 25 Beatle/Wings hits every night and that is more songs than most artist do for an entire concert. He should be of the mindset that the other 10 songs I will play a bunch of songs from my new album that was #1 for a week and if people want to snooze and not try to enjoy something new with them than "Who Cares" - lol. Why should he lower the key, according to another thread on this board he stills sounds "F Good". - lol. I am just having some fun and I agree with you about his current voice. There is no shame in getting older and why not adapt and change the key to help yourself vocally. I assume he does drink before a show but if you are going to sing for close to 3 hrs, you need to keep it up during the show.
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B J Conlee wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Thoughts after seeing him for the first time since Out There 2014 at ACL last night.
- AHDN works very well as an opener, but nothing beats Magical Mystery Tour in my opinion
- Hi, Hi, Hi works very well in the 2nd spots
- the horns bring so much energy to the show, not that any was lacking
- My Valentine is still a down point
- the audience sat through the Egypt Station songs he played (Come On To Me, Fuh You),but he could've curated better ES picks for the crowd (Happy With You or Confidante? Who Cares could've worked too)
- the acoustic set works well, In Spite of All The Danger isn't my favorite choice (would rather have You Won't See Me).
- Lady Madonna rocked more than it ever has with the live horns
- Mr Kite was very cool with the visuals
- Ob-La-Di went over very well with the crowd and the singalong
- Live and Let Die was very cool with the horns
- Encore was great length for the fest
Overall, I had a great time at the show. Wonder if he'll change it up for next weekend
"My Valentine" will never leave the setlist and we all know why, wish he would do another song for his wife Nancy. As for "Egypt Station" songs, "Who Cares" should definitely be in the set list IMO. Songs rocks and it is about timely subject. I am glad he has horn section with him this tour, it really does add something and I believe he has not had one since 1976. I know I am beating the subject to death but really wish he would replace a B side Beatle song like "In Spite Of Danger" with one of his many wonderful solo songs. I think "Little Willow" woud be excellent song in his acoustic part of the show.
Yankeefan,
According to the Setlist I saw from Austin TX, he's now down to 2 ES songs. Just blows my mind with a #1 album. For the life of me I can't understand why he doesn't do:
Happy With You - great little new acoustic song as a tribute to Nancy
Who Cares - why would he drop this ES song...better than the 2 ES songs he is playing in my opinion and way better than a few of the "tired" Beatle and Wings' songs still in his setlist.
People Want Peace - another great ES song and again very timely to a young crowd.
Confidante - another great little acoustic song...want to hear this live and we might even get a better vocal than the studio release
Dominoes - great new mid tempo song
I could go on and on. The band had plenty of time to rehearse well before the tour so they could play 6-8 songs from this great album. I'll never understand!
BJ, I think the answer is simply his ego needs to hear loud thunderous (lol) approval after every song which he pretty much gets for the Beatle tunes and it probably drives him crazy to hear polite applause after a solo song. Strange that he played a bunch more songs live from other albums when he was promoting them and now this album reached #1 in the charts and he does 2-3 songs from it - smh.
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audi wrote:
titorules007:
I disagree with you on the new album. I love it and wish he would add more to the live show.
I believe he means "NEW," not the most recent new album. I tend to agree with him. Most of the songs have been done to death. Paul has his idea on what people who attend his concerts expect or want to hear...but many of what he chooses don't necessarily fit that criteria. And certainly not for the 100th time! Some he just can't sing anymore...."Maybe I'm Amazed." Please stop doing this song....or make it a soft acoustic number. There are scads of Beatles' songs people are aware of....do 'em!!!! Change it up! Just an opinion, folks!
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I’m taking my 8 year old daughter to see Sir Paul tomorrow in Austin for the first time and both of us couldn’t be more excited. My dad took me to see him when I was about her age in Dallas for the “Trippin the Live Fantastic” tour and I’ve seen him about seven times since then. It’s always an amazing show and I feel blessed to be able to share my love with my daughter.
I was wondering if anyone knows why Yesterday got dropped from the setlist for ACL? Think he’ll change things up for the second weekend? I seem to remember him changing a song or two at Coachella from one weekend to the next? I assume he has some time constraints since it’s a festival and maybe some songs don’t work as well in this setting as they do in an arena?
Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
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Setreal wrote:
I’m taking my 8 year old daughter to see Sir Paul tomorrow in Austin for the first time and both of us couldn’t be more excited. My dad took me to see him when I was about her age in Dallas for the “Trippin the Live Fantastic” tour and I’ve seen him about seven times since then. It’s always an amazing show and I feel blessed to be able to share my love with my daughter.
I was wondering if anyone knows why Yesterday got dropped from the setlist for ACL? Think he’ll change things up for the second weekend? I seem to remember him changing a song or two at Coachella from one weekend to the next? I assume he has some time constraints since it’s a festival and maybe some songs don’t work as well in this setting as they do in an arena?
Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
He usually doesn't do "Yesterday" at festivals. I don't know why, but he just doesn't.
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Some good ideas here.
As far as the soundcheck in terms of saving his voice, as a singer, the soundcheck is necessary to warm up his voice for the concert. It actually helps.
My Valantine absolutley needs to go. It was really cool seeing the Grand Central Station version, but then he's playing the same old version on tour? Like one poster said, playing "Happy With You" off Egypt Station and dedicating that to Nancy is 100x better. That's probably my 2nd favorite song off ES.
In Spite Of All The Danger and 4/5 Seconds need to GO!!
Hopefully when the tour starts in the U.S. next year it will get a proper FRESHEN up. AHDN was a great opener, but it's time for a new one. I'd vote for Help!
I posted a set list awhile back, but I think Paul should play Despite Repeated Warnings. My favorite from ES. It could start at the grand piano, then Paul jumps down to the main mic with a guitar or bass, like he does with Golden Slumbers. Then it goes into full Band On The Run mode with a Mr. Kite production, "how do we stop him, grab the keys and lock him up!" If Paul wants to be controversial, he could have images of Trump behind him on the big screen like Roger Waters did for "Money" on his recent tour. Abe has plenty of regular things to say about Trump on his twitter. Paul could then go into "C'mon People" from Off The Ground. And then into "Let It Be" etc. etc.
Personally, "Who Cares" is my least favorite song off ES. But that's just my opinion.
Rather than wish for songs like "Young Boy", "Rinse The Raindrops" or "When I'm Sixty Four" to make their way to the set in 2019, I'd take songs he's played in the past to Freshen Up the set such as the rare played "Another Girl" or past songs like "The Night Before", "Two Of Us", "Bluebird", "Fixing A Hole", "Mrs. Vandebilt".
And I don't know about anyone else, but I could use a little more cowbell on Live And Let Die. I'm telling you, Pablo... you're gonna want that cowbell in the mix.
~Lucas
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Sgt._Pepper wrote:
Setreal wrote:
I’m taking my 8 year old daughter to see Sir Paul tomorrow in Austin for the first time and both of us couldn’t be more excited. My dad took me to see him when I was about her age in Dallas for the “Trippin the Live Fantastic” tour and I’ve seen him about seven times since then. It’s always an amazing show and I feel blessed to be able to share my love with my daughter.
I was wondering if anyone knows why Yesterday got dropped from the setlist for ACL? Think he’ll change things up for the second weekend? I seem to remember him changing a song or two at Coachella from one weekend to the next? I assume he has some time constraints since it’s a festival and maybe some songs don’t work as well in this setting as they do in an arena?
Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
He usually doesn't do "Yesterday" at festivals. I don't know why, but he just doesn't.
Funny how us fans differ on songs. I think "Who Cares" is one of the best songs on ES and it works great live. Great lyrics, great message and it rocks.
Hopefully when Paul comes back to the US in mid 2019, he would have had plenty of time to practice more ES songs with the Band for that portion of "Freshen Up". I've given up on Paul playing songs from past Solo albums but there is no reason not to play more ES songs. On top of what has already been listed, I would love to hear:
People Want Peace - a great song where the crowd can easily join in
Happy With You - as I mentioned before, the new tribute song for Nancy
Dominoes - what a song and would be great live
Hunt You Down/Naked/C-link - perhaps a great closer with the full band
I Don't Know - great piano ballad to add
Do It Now - another great piano ballad
Get Started - what a song and I don't realize why it wasn't on the proper album.
Anyway, I wouldn't mind if he dropped "Fuh You" and "Come On To Me" by then. There are so many good to great songs on ES.
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B J Conlee wrote:
Sgt._Pepper wrote:
Setreal wrote:
I’m taking my 8 year old daughter to see Sir Paul tomorrow in Austin for the first time and both of us couldn’t be more excited. My dad took me to see him when I was about her age in Dallas for the “Trippin the Live Fantastic” tour and I’ve seen him about seven times since then. It’s always an amazing show and I feel blessed to be able to share my love with my daughter.
I was wondering if anyone knows why Yesterday got dropped from the setlist for ACL? Think he’ll change things up for the second weekend? I seem to remember him changing a song or two at Coachella from one weekend to the next? I assume he has some time constraints since it’s a festival and maybe some songs don’t work as well in this setting as they do in an arena?
Can’t wait for tomorrow night!
He usually doesn't do "Yesterday" at festivals. I don't know why, but he just doesn't.
Funny how us fans differ on songs. I think "Who Cares" is one of the best songs on ES and it works great live. Great lyrics, great message and it rocks.
Hopefully when Paul comes back to the US in mid 2019, he would have had plenty of time to practice more ES songs with the Band for that portion of "Freshen Up". I've given up on Paul playing songs from past Solo albums but there is no reason not to play more ES songs. On top of what has already been listed, I would love to hear:
People Want Peace - a great song where the crowd can easily join in
Happy With You - as I mentioned before, the new tribute song for Nancy
Dominoes - what a song and would be great live
Hunt You Down/Naked/C-link - perhaps a great closer with the full band
I Don't Know - great piano ballad to add
Do It Now - another great piano ballad
Get Started - what a song and I don't realize why it wasn't on the proper album.
Anyway, I wouldn't mind if he dropped "Fuh You" and "Come On To Me" by then. There are so many good to great songs on ES.
Don't see him dropping those two songs BJ especially when one was a single. I will be shocked if he does not add "Who Cares" back into the set list. I am kind of surprised "I Don't Know" is not in the piano part of the show, once again it was a single. Wish I did not just get the "proper" album, would love to hear "Get Started".
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Beatles4Ever&Ever wrote:
audi wrote:
titorules007:
I disagree with you on the new album. I love it and wish he would add more to the live show.
I believe he means "NEW," not the most recent new album. I tend to agree with him. Most of the songs have been done to death. Paul has his idea on what people who attend his concerts expect or want to hear...but many of what he chooses don't necessarily fit that criteria. And certainly not for the 100th time! Some he just can't sing anymore...."Maybe I'm Amazed." Please stop doing this song....or make it a soft acoustic number. There are scads of Beatles' songs people are aware of....do 'em!!!! Change it up! Just an opinion, folks!
I actually thought Maybe I'm Amazed sounded fine in Austin. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da was the one that he really struggled with
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Next stop for Paul is Japan and then on to Europe and USA in 2019, do we think that they'll be any more changes? I for one would think that AHDN would be switched around since he has played this at these same venues he will be visiting again like in 2016/17. Also 'And I love her' is not in the show since being there for many years! probably due a much needed rest.
Some predictions;
new opener ( anything except Magical Mystery Tour please! )
One or two more from ES album to be added
a few Songs from past tours (as mentioned earlier) plenty to choose from; Fixing a Hole, Penny Lane, Your Mother should know, Good Day Sunshine, One after 909, Another Girl, Mrs Vandebilt.
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jonh81 wrote:
Next stop for Paul is Japan and then on to Europe and USA in 2019, do we think that they'll be any more changes? I for one would think that AHDN would be switched around since he has played this at these same venues he will be visiting again like in 2016/17. Also 'And I love her' is not in the show since being there for many years! probably due a much needed rest.
Some predictions;
new opener ( anything except Magical Mystery Tour please! )
One or two more from ES album to be added
a few Songs from past tours (as mentioned earlier) plenty to choose from; Fixing a Hole, Penny Lane, Your Mother should know, Good Day Sunshine, One after 909, Another Girl, Mrs Vandebilt.
my guess is he'll swap in a couple of the normal swap ins for Japan (Drive My Car, All My Loving, Got To Get You Into My Life, etc). I would not be surprised at all if he plays Penny Lane in Liverpool, especially since he didn't in 2015.
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FlowersOnTheRun wrote:
Beatles4Ever&Ever wrote:
audi wrote:
titorules007:
I disagree with you on the new album. I love it and wish he would add more to the live show.
I believe he means "NEW," not the most recent new album. I tend to agree with him. Most of the songs have been done to death. Paul has his idea on what people who attend his concerts expect or want to hear...but many of what he chooses don't necessarily fit that criteria. And certainly not for the 100th time! Some he just can't sing anymore...."Maybe I'm Amazed." Please stop doing this song....or make it a soft acoustic number. There are scads of Beatles' songs people are aware of....do 'em!!!! Change it up! Just an opinion, folks!
I actually thought Maybe I'm Amazed sounded fine in Austin. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da was the one that he really struggled with
LOL!
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I wish he'd bring back some of the Beatles songs he only played for a short time like The Night Before, Another Girl, Your Mother Should Know, Things We Said Today, Here There and Everywhere, I'm Looking Through You, etc. He could really "freshen up" the set with some of these. Say, for example-
A Hard Day's Night
Junior's Farm
The Night Before
Letting Go
Who Cares /Come On To Me/Let Me Roll It/I've Got A Feeling/My Valentine
Here, There and Everywhere
1985
Maybe I'm Amazed
I'm Looking Through You
Things We Said Today
In Spite of All The Danger
(current set through Here Today)
Your Mother Should Know
Queenie Eye
Lady Madonna
Eleanor Rigby
Fuh You
etc...
Would barely require any new rehearsal for the band
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Here is Paul being interviewed onstage by a Japanese lady during rehearsals in Edmonton. She asks him to play "Back In Brazil" at the concerts in Japan and he says he'll have to learn the song. He also teaches her how to pronounce "freshen up" and shares some interesting stories.
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I have found this news about "Revolution". Seems that Paul have played it during the David Bonderman's 70th birthday party.
It's true for you? Have you others notice about it?