Oakland CA May 6
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paulfan11 wrote:
They weren't letting folks do Limowatch where he was coming in today. So weird. They made us stand way far down and brought Paul in a different way.
They must have been nervous about something.
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oobu24 wrote:
paulfan11 wrote:
They weren't letting folks do Limowatch where he was coming in today. So weird. They made us stand way far down and brought Paul in a different way.
They must have been nervous about something.
Maybe Will Smith was in the building.
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Any reports from the show???????????
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Show was amazing as always! I started getting goosebumps as soon as the hofner hit the big screen and paul was about to come on stage. I can't wait to do this again on Sunday!
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oobu24 wrote:
paulfan11 wrote:
They weren't letting folks do Limowatch where he was coming in today. So weird. They made us stand way far down and brought Paul in a different way.
They must have been nervous about something.
That's what I was wondering as well. It was so strange.
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-lady.madonna- wrote:
Any reports from the show???????????
I was wondering the same thing, curious if there were any changes or is the setlist pretty much locked in for the US tour.
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Yankeefan2 wrote:
-lady.madonna- wrote:
Any reports from the show???????????
I was wondering the same thing, curious if there were any changes or is the setlist pretty much locked in for the US tour.
Set was identical to the last show in WA. I suspect he'll shake up 2-3 songs for the second night in San Jose. Maybe go back to "I've Just Seen a Face", "Queenie Eye", and "Women and Wives". Outside of that, I don't expect much change until we reach the stadium shows later this month. That could generate the swapping of a few given the shift in venue.
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WixRocks wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
-lady.madonna- wrote:
Any reports from the show???????????
I was wondering the same thing, curious if there were any changes or is the setlist pretty much locked in for the US tour.
Set was identical to the last show in WA. I suspect he'll shake up 2-3 songs for the second night in San Jose. Maybe go back to "I've Just Seen a Face", "Queenie Eye", and "Women and Wives". Outside of that, I don't expect much change until we reach the stadium shows later this month. That could generate the swapping of a few given the shift in venue.
Not surprised but disappointed. Maybe song like "Find My Way" will make it to setlist with stadium shows since it more uptempo and better suited for outdoor show than "Women And Wives".
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WixRocks wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
-lady.madonna- wrote:
Any reports from the show???????????
I was wondering the same thing, curious if there were any changes or is the setlist pretty much locked in for the US tour.
Set was identical to the last show in WA. I suspect he'll shake up 2-3 songs for the second night in San Jose. Maybe go back to "I've Just Seen a Face", "Queenie Eye", and "Women and Wives". Outside of that, I don't expect much change until we reach the stadium shows later this month. That could generate the swapping of a few given the shift in venue.
Setlist in Oakland was not identical to last show in WA. "Women and Wives" was played. "We Can Work It Out" and "New" appeared in the other two swap spots. Second night is back in Oakland, not San Jose. Los Angeles will be first stadium show in nearby Inglewood next week.
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kdbradl wrote:
WixRocks wrote:
Yankeefan2 wrote:
-lady.madonna- wrote:
Any reports from the show???????????
I was wondering the same thing, curious if there were any changes or is the setlist pretty much locked in for the US tour.
Set was identical to the last show in WA. I suspect he'll shake up 2-3 songs for the second night in San Jose. Maybe go back to "I've Just Seen a Face", "Queenie Eye", and "Women and Wives". Outside of that, I don't expect much change until we reach the stadium shows later this month. That could generate the swapping of a few given the shift in venue.
Setlist in Oakland was not identical to last show in WA. "Women and Wives" was played. "We Can Work It Out" and "New" appeared in the other two swap spots. Second night is back in Oakland, not San Jose. Los Angeles will be first stadium show in nearby Inglewood next week.
He also played "Women and Wives" during the soundcheck.
Oakland, CA - May 6
Same setlist as Spokane except: "We Can Work It Out" replaced "I've Just Seen A Face" and "New" replaced "Queenie Eye".
Soundcheck setlist:
Honey Don't
Honey Hush
Jet
Tequila
Temporary Secretary
Women and Wives
Miss Ann
San Francisco Bay Blues
Every Night
Ram On
Midnight Special
New
Lady Madonna -
Note the one song listed as "College" which must be YNGMYM ("Out of college, money spent...") and SCITTBW.
One guy on FB was complaining "Why isn't there an apostrophe in Junior's?!"
(as if that was the most important complaint about this setlist!)
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Anyone know the family with the girl being held up on her birthday for "Birthday"?
Here is the photo:
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Sorry! I was just reading off what someone else had posted on FB! Either way, it's the same rotation he's been working thus far.
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edujyeh wrote:
Anyone know the family with the girl being held up on her birthday for "Birthday"?
Here is the photo: https://ibb.co/Jj52ngM
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Getting VERY excited for tomorrow!!!! Paul & Mother's Day...what a treat!!
Any report on the VIP/soundcheck hospitality reception?
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oobu24 wrote:
paulfan11 wrote:
They weren't letting folks do Limowatch where he was coming in today. So weird. They made us stand way far down and brought Paul in a different way.
They must have been nervous about something.
Maybe with the recent Dave Chappelle incident celebs are being more cautious? Just guessing.
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-lady.madonna- wrote:
oobu24 wrote:
paulfan11 wrote:
They weren't letting folks do Limowatch where he was coming in today. So weird. They made us stand way far down and brought Paul in a different way.
They must have been nervous about something.
Maybe with the recent Dave Chappelle incident celebs are being more cautious? Just guessing.
That's what I was thinking of too.
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A great show last night in Oakland.
Sir Paul looked great, even a bit more youthful than his Freshen Up Tour 2019. His vocals were as good if not better than the San Jose, Calif 2019 Freshen Up show.
Sir Paul's vocals seemed strongest when presenting the newer tracks as many here have suggested.
Some highlights in regards to most inspired performances were, Come On to Me, Women And Wives, and Junior's Farm. The latter where Sir Paul was engaging the crowd and was really getting into it with some snarls and howls.
The Oakland Arena was never well regarded for its sound, a bit of an echo. The mix perhaps the guitars specifically a bit high/cranked up, otherwise fine.
Paul's bass playing was great. He was fluid, hitting high notes with his Hofner which I could clearly hear. We were in section 114 row 3. Pretty nice spot, just close enough with an overall good survey of the whole production. I'm pretty picky with seating , especially given the price tag.
I think I managed to finally get a refund from Ticketmaster for that screw up of a single just OK platinum seat for a crazy price a few months back. The filters were not applying and it was a process.
The Hot City Horns was a great addition once again. Come On To Me had a little extra gusto and was a definite highlight.
Bringing back more tracks from Abbey Road leading up to The End was a nice addition as well.
The little change up, New and Dance tonight were a delight to hear. Fuh You was very good as well. However, why not swap some of those tunes with a McCartney III track?
Seize The Day, Slidin' and The Kiss of Venus are some of the best.
At a large venue with much traffic, there are always going to be concertgoers that are just waiting for a bathroom break or to get their beer.
So, instead of Sir Paul announcing this is a new song, he should just play it, then mention after the fact that was off his latest/recent album etc
The concert was an event. Somehow it seemed more emotional for me than I anticipated. Maybe going through lock down the past two years. I still wore a snug N95 mask, but the concert was a bit liberating for the spirit indeed. It was a special show.
In addition, Sir Paul releasing a great album during the pandemic and coming back on tour at nearly 80 years young perhaps made it even more meaningful. Both events are sort of blessings in some ways.
I see they are releasing some superb seats and below face value currently.
While I'm still paying off my student loans from my time in art school in NYC decades ago, we still decided to shell out the tight funds to see this show in Oakland, twice even.
I await Sunday's concert with tickets in my favorite and underrated area for McCartney, section 128, though we're still processing and feeling last night.
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Bogey Wobble wrote:
A great show last night in Oakland.
Sir Paul looked great, even a bit more youthful than his Freshen Up Tour 2019. His vocals were as good if not better than the San Jose, Calif 2019 Freshen Up show.
Sir Paul's vocals seemed strongest when presenting the newer tracks as many here have suggested.
Some highlights in regards to most inspired performances were, Come On to Me, Women And Wives, and Junior's Farm. The latter where Sir Paul was engaging the crowd and was really getting into it with some snarls and howls.
The Oakland Arena was never well regarded for its sound, a bit of an echo. The mix perhaps the guitars specifically a bit high/cranked up, otherwise fine.
Paul's bass playing was great. He was fluid, hitting high notes with his Hofner which I could clearly hear. We were in section 114 row 3. Pretty nice spot, just close enough with an overall good survey of the whole production. I'm pretty picky with seating , especially given the price tag.
I think I managed to finally get a refund from Ticketmaster for that screw up of a single just OK platinum seat for a crazy price a few months back. The filters were not applying and it was a process.
The Hot City Horns was a great addition once again. Come On To Me had a little extra gusto and was a definite highlight.
Bringing back more tracks from Abbey Road leading up to The End was a nice addition as well.
The little change up, New and Dance tonight were a delight to hear. Fuh You was very good as well. However, why not swap some of those tunes with a McCartney III track?
Seize The Day, Slidin' and The Kiss of Venus are some of the best.
At a large venue with much traffic, there are always going to be concertgoers that are just waiting for a bathroom break or to get their beer.
So, instead of Sir Paul announcing this is a new song, he should just play it, then mention after the fact that was off his latest/recent album etc
The concert was an event. Somehow it seemed more emotional for me than I anticipated. Maybe going through lock down the past two years. I still wore a snug N95 mask, but the concert was a bit liberating for the spirit indeed. It was a special show.
In addition, Sir Paul releasing a great album during the pandemic and coming back on tour at nearly 80 years young perhaps made it even more meaningful. Both events are sort of blessings in some ways.
I see they are releasing some superb seats and below face value currently.
While I'm still paying off my student loans from my time in art school in NYC decades ago, we still decided to shell out the tight funds to see this show in Oakland, twice even.
I await Sunday's concert with tickets in my favorite and underrated area for McCartney, section 128, though we're still processing and feeling last night.
We were in section 128 last night! Not a bad view at all.
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Great review Bogey Wobble. So glad you are attending both shows and what a Happy Mother's Day for you tonight.
Not sure I'm going to be able to attend any ot the "Got Back" Shows (bad timing for me because my wife and I are finally going on a vacation to Canada and the Rockies) but I am following each show. I do think that Paul will bring out a few more McCartney 3 songs later on the tour.
Have a great time toningt!
