@njr As mentioned previously, it seems like a lot at one time, but the pricing was quite reasonable if you think about it, really.

Most Record Store Day singles now range from $7-$12.99 upon release on average. This comes out to far less, 80+ singles, all in one, and in a beautiful, (curated by Paul) package.

@love2travel

This is truly a special set. A celebration of the man! 80 single discs (plus a test pressing) all in one. Also referencing a landmark birthday. Some discs are exclusive debut remasters, and or released for the first time as single. Some unreleased demos/alternates to boot.

There is something intimate about the holding the art work, package and vinyl in one's hands. Totally lost with a digital download, or even CDs. ( though cds can be a convient and affordable value).

To make the package even more sweet, some of the best and most unique art work/photos from various domestic and international picture sleeves were thoughtfully selected. There is a reason fans are buying this up on the secondary market.

It's a truly special item/experience all in one box. Silk-screened UK artisan crafted box, with the best unique sound that even audiophiles are salivating and created 138+ pages of deconstruction, love, and critical feedback on another site out there.

I am a bit surprised of the lack of engaging interest on Macca's own site.

@richt1987

Greetings, logging in the for the first time since the launch of this new format, had to reset my password. The jury is still out for me regarding this new site format.

So...anyone here get the epic 7 inch singles box set?

It was a lot of money all at once, but it seems very reasonable for what you get! Plus the discs were made in France and the exquisite box in the UK.
A lot of TLC for sure.

If only the Deluxe Lyrics book were made in the UK, EU, or US as well.

Also, does anyone know if the "Indie record store exclusive" had anything unique and not included from the sets off the Macca store site?

Hoping B J Conlee is assured that his voice and efforts of his conceptual mix of related rare and B-sides came into fruition...somewhat!

Happy Birthday Sir Paul,

We will celebrate your day in song as we do most often throughout the year. We love you, man!

Wishing you happy and healthy days ahead, along with much magic in the studio. Cheers!

-lady.madonna- wrote:

WOW!!! What a show! It was wonderful and Paul was in great form and his voice was good. It is truly amazing at his engergy and spryness at his age. He seemed very relaxed.

The soundcheck was awesome! We liked it just as much as the concert. He sang a great variety of songs. It was a lot of fun. And the hospitality reception was nice...got to chat with a few boardies. Food was good - salad, cooked veggies, pasta dishes and scrumptious desserts.

Concert was a blast. Very high energy. Audience was singing along most of the time, which seemed to help Paul out with the vocals. Told the same old tired stories. Only read a couple of signs and did the shtick about a fictional sign "sign my butt". He & his band members seemed genuinely surprised at the response when Paul asked the females to scream like back in Beatlemania days. It was a VERY loud response. Loved the virtual duet on I've Got A Feeling. His parting words were "See you on the next tour".

Right!  - Yes, both shows were Fab. Sunday, night number two had more peppy energy. I think Sir Paul had a hair cut as well, or just had better hair product. Could have been the barometric pressure, under the cloudy and windy skies, our clarets were more open and expressive while sipping out of stemware in the parking lot. Perhaps his hair had more lift as result. 

The engery and pace was more kippy Sunday, though I felt Friday was a bit more authentic. I think Sir Paul was absorbing the moment more and it was more poignant for me as well on night one.  Also, Letting Go, the solo by Brian was superb.  I also appreciate how the brass melody is highlighted when the band stops playing except for the horns while everyone claps. I was humming that part the next day. Also, on Friday, I perceived Sir Paul getting more emotional during Here Today.

Both nights had their highlights in regards to voice and performance. Live and Let Die on Sunday, Rusty's usual sustained note was cut off and choked. (Needs to refer to Nigel Tufnel for that one). I do not think many people noticed as they were still in awe of the pyrotechnics and one flame kept going well after the fact.

Also on Sunday, while the band was progessing within Band On The Run, Rusty and Brian's guitars simply synched, they were tight and uniform and it was awesome. Abe pounded and drove as usual, Wix seemed to be having fun and snuck in some sips of wine.

The main song set change was I've Just Seen A face and Queenie Eye for Sunday. The former from Rubber Soul  is a favorite, so I was stoked. Two videos (along with My Valentine) were utalized implying  support for Johnny. Speaking of Johnny, the other one,  I've Got A Feeling was pretty special with the footage and separated track courtesy of Peter Jackson. I was always very fond of that song. It's a great choice, not just to correspond with the recent film, but also since it was originally a splice of two compositions brought to one, simultaneously each singing their own lyrics/vocals, both on the roof top in 1969 as well on stage during this tour.

All in all, both shows were a treat. Yes, I would have liked more of a change up, but I was still a happy camper.  Sir Paul was certainly having fun. Let's hope we are all having that much at his age.

B J Conlee wrote:

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!

Thanks BJ Conlee.

Despite my image handle/Avatar of Sir Paul circa 2002 ( If you remember the Craig Ferguson late show)  I'm indeed a dude and under 50 years old, but I'm sure it will be a Mother's Day to remember!

Also to note, the new program on tour is quite thick and lavish with a foil cover. What's interesting is it features the McCartney III album with a break down of the tracks. They interview the band as well and ask them thier favorite tracks. The Kiss of Venus, Slidin' and Women and Wives x 2 were mentioned as the band's favorites.

So let's hope some of those tracks become incorporated +.

Hoping for some surprises, but I assume I will consider myself fortunate  just to be in attendence regardless.

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.

I'm trying not to check out last night's set list and all related details, so I'll probably not look lurk here until after the Oakland gigs.

I noticed they released some superb tickets at face days before the Spokane concert.

Hoping it was a triumphant show for all in attendance.

BJ Conlee,

Yes, my forum handle is McCartney II related indeed.  When I was initially listening to the McCartney II archive edition, I said WTF is this? I was amused by the track and its title, but Bogey Wobble fits well in the distinct and cohesive offering known as McCartney II.

Also, I was channeling my inner BJ Conlee in the "Rehearsals" thread. Check it.  A lot of strong and fairly recent solo work that could really shine the spotlight on the underrated tunes and yet appease the crowd as well. Sir Paul could possibly change up some of the arrangements to suit his voice. This would be the time to take chances with his selections?

While Sir Paul is quite a busy dude, I hope he gets back into the studio soon.  I'm sure he's working on many projects, in addition to supervising upcoming archive editions.

Previously, in the You Gave Me The Answer Newsletter, Sir Paul mentioned the possibility of releasing a collection of soundcheck perfomances. That would be new and much appreciated.

I do not think BJ Conlee's concept is a dead horse nor long shot at all. Let's not forget, in one of the You Gave Me The Answer posts, was it not Sir Paul that came up with the Cold Cuts and Not So Hot Hits collection that was shelved at the time by the powers at be? That project should be revisited and expanded and yet it would not really compete with future archive releases. Having the material curated, supervised along with insight by Sir Paul would be best.

A frequent poster here wrote that they have not heard roughly fifteen of BJ Conlee's listed tracks. There were several tracks I am not well versed in as well.

I feel strongly that a thematic box set of rare, altnerate takes, and unreleased would be appreciated. And perhaps a real solid one to two discs that highlights the set for the proletariat as well.

In addition to a rarities set, maybe some vintage concerts? How about those vocals circa 1979 for example? Shows from the early 1970s?

I was thinking back when Bob Dylan first released his official Bootleg Series vol.1-3 the critics were simply raving, giving it the max five out of five stars. The material on that collection was legendary and with varied audio fidelity circulating in even lower quality for years. Since that set was released, there are now sixteen B__ootleg Series volumes and counting.

The demand is there. Though Bob Dylan plays a very different game. Bob has plenty of outtakes that at times end up being better than the official release. He's infamous for abandoning songs, editing lyrics, changing from first to third person if not re-writing the lyrics entirely. He'll re-record it with different arrangements, new musicians, and completely different production. He'll do one to two takes maximum - Lightnin' Hopkins like approach, or he'll re-work some material over the course of two albums, like from the great, Oh, Mercy. Notably, Born In Time that was re-recorded with different everything and lost all its magic an album later. To boot, Bob often changes up his concert sets from night to night. ( I know...)

I have a feeling that Sir Paul is a perfectionist. Out of his many gifts, his great sense of melody is one of his strongest points. Over the last fifty+ years, I'm sure there is a wealth of underrated and fresh material in the vaults. Whether it's a different approach, composition, far-out vocals, or his great bass playing that is the draw.

One of BJ Conlee's selections, the most excellent The Lovers That Never Were demo with Elvis Costello is a prime example. The official album version is good, but it never struck me. When the archive edition finally released this early demo in fairly high and very acceptable quality, I was blown away. Sir Paul's vocals showing raw emotion, with such versatility is really incredible and unique. I feel like I have just been through something. This is what I'm talkin' about!

I do not think it would be a money grab at all. Rather, a much anticipated and well deserved option for so many fans.

O.K. I'll try and get this all in one spot.

For songs I would like to hear that I hopefully would play well:

As much of the new McCartney III album as possible!

It's vital, classic, and relevant!

Open with the first two tracks!  Long Tailed Winter Bird and Find My Way

And especially include in the line up:

Seize The Day

Slindin'

The Kiss of Venus

Deep Deep Feeling

Get Back  - should be saved for later in the set. Not blown while the baby boomers are rushing to their seats, spilling their $20 tall boy ales. Plus it closed out the roof top concert.

Tribute for George: For You Blue or better yet Tax Man (since Paul played both the tremendous bass and great guitar solo - could give us insight as well)

Also, big time gems and some of these numbers may not have been performed live in eons if ever, could you imagine the new stories to go along with them? I guess we would be lucky if a couple of them came up:

Ever Present Past

Hope of Deliverance

Sing the Changes

Alligator

Coming Up

Hosanna

Young Boy

My Brave Face

Come and Get it

Ram On

C Moon

Silly Love Songs

Goodbye (arrangement is fresh and classic, current vocals - interesting to see if he could pull it off)

Martha My Dear

I'm Looking Through You

Day Tripper

Two of Us (we know I've Got A Feeling etc is likely)

Junoir's Farm

Dominoes

Heaven On A Sunday

No Other Baby

Take It Away

Only Mama Knows

Good Night Tonight

We Got Married

Tomorrow

Your Way

Mother's Day track:  Your Mother Should Know

Also, Sir Paul is a crowd pleaser. How about performing what he would like to play live and the songs he thinks we should get to know better?  We're not going to enjoy the show if Sir Paul is not enoying himself.

In general, just surprise us!

Looking forward to both nights in Oakland. Despite the big production, hoping for a change up between shows.

Wishing Sir Paul and his band all the best with the tour!