A very articulate and well thought out piece of writing.I agree with your sentiments completely. I hope you don't get shot down for your valid and informed opinion.
Posts made by BOYCIE
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
Paul's new setlist for his next tour. This isn't necessarily my favourites but a balanced list of songs. BIRTHDAY JUNIOR'S FARM PAPERBACK WRITER MAYBE I'M AMAZED FOR NO ONE FIXING A HOLE SHE'S LEAVING HOME I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS I WILL TWO OF US THINGS WE SAID TODAY AND I LOVE HER JUNK TOO MANY PEOPLE UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY SHE CAME IN THROUGH THE BATHROOM WINDOW ONLY MAMA KNOWS DAY TRIPPER YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY SHE'S A WOMAN I'M DOWN BACK SEAT OF MY CAR HELTER SKELTER ENCORES YESTERDAY THERE'S A PLACE LONG TALL SALLY HI HI HI GOLDEN SLUMBERS/CARRY THAT WEIGHT/THE END I have tried to strike the right balance, that Paul does in his shows, at this present time. I would have had more Wings/solo stuff in, if it was my setlist only.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
I hope i'm not a pompous and pious Paul fan,i do like to think i'm a great supporter come what may. I think everybody has a valid opinion,even if i tend to agree on the setlist needing a revamp. I am not going to slaughter anybody whatever there views.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
It really is annoying that people who have a strong opinion on the setlist, are seen as not proper fans and are abused for there point of view. I have supported Paul for 33 years and love him a lot,but that doesn't mean i agree with everything he does. He has always been one to move on and not stand still as a artist,and this should reflect his live material. He has a huge repertoire to choose from of well know songs, he should use it.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
I think after nearly 46 years as a famous rock star, Paul like the Stones,The Who,Brian Wilson,Paul Simon,Ray Davies and Bob Dylan are all regarded to a degree as oldie acts. If you have been around that long, no matter what you play, it's regarded as a nostalgia act. Regards to Paul's setlist,i think he could take out the whole lot, and still have a new song list that everyone knew.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
I am not going to flail you alive, i tend to agree with you wholeheartedly Chappo. A lot of people seem to think his setlist should stay the same, and don't want obscure songs.Most who are complaining about his choice of songs, are not saying play unknown stuff.But play other well known and liked Beatles/Wings material.There is plenty of great songs still ready to be heard.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
I always defend Paul to the hilt if anyone criticizes him unjustly.But the critiques of his recent live shows are right in there views. After releasing two really strong solo records over the last few years, it seemed he was out of a artistic rut,but this hasn't transferred itself to his gigs. I never thought i would say a Paul gig was boring, but the Liverpool Sound show was, apart from Hippy Hippy Shake and a moving Day In The Life.
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RE: Paul McCartney has officially become an oldies act.
I had a ticket to go to the Liverpool sound gig,but after seeing my premium seat at the Kop end, i decided not to go and get a refund instead. Having been a fan for 33 years and been to every tour since the last Wings jaunt,it really is sad to see Paul going through the motions in his concerts.It really hurts me to say his shows are so predictable now,it's as though his post Beatle career has been a complete waste of time. Even if he does ignore his solo songs a few more different Beatles tracks would inject some needed brio into the show. I never thought i would be the one to critisize Paul openly about his live shows on a public forum.I feel quite sick about it. If he decides to go out on the road again i'll more than likely go,but with a little apprehension.I have never been disappointed at any shows of his before,but it doesn't look good for future gigs.
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RE: WINGS FUN CLUB - recollections?
Thanks to the Wings Fun Club, i was able to see Wings at the City Hall in Newcastle in 1979. Because i lived a fair distance from Newcastle, i was sold 2 tickets for five pounds fifty pence each,and didn't have to get tickets from the venue.I think in those days credit card sales over the phone were rare,so you had to get them from the box office in person. Seeing Paul in such a small Theatre is something i'll never forget. Having only a laptop since September, i missed out on tickets for the small gigs last year. The frustrating thing last year was the Roundhouse gig.I was trying to get tickets while on a coach travelling to see Brian Wilson in London.Impossible on a mobile to get anywhere,signal kept coming and going,very annoying.