He is harming his own legacy - he has created the biggest beatle tribute band. No wonder his NEW music didn't do that well compared to Bowie or The Boss, he isn't seen as relevant anymore. Everyone expects - Blackbird, Yesterday, Hey Jude, Let It Be - some songs are just completely untouchable. Like someone made the comment earlier on you can't go and see Billy Joel and not get Piano Man, you can't go and see ELO and not get Mr Blue Sky. I would say even BOTR and Live and Let Die are untouchable. However, why not change a couple of songs now and again or throw in the odd obscurity. Why should any fans fork out for a Greatest Hits package when he doesn't even believe in the music he is singing. I wasn't expecting a huge change but all he is done is add more beatle songs - some average beatle songs to boot.

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

What is rediculous is someone in the U.S. telling people in the UK that Mull is not associated with Christmas ! Feel free to write a letter to Paul too who clearly thinks and feels the same. I'm sure he would play it in Oz and New Zealand for that matter too seeing as there is strong Scottish link there - like Canada.

No, what is actually happening and is ridiculous is the UK is telling the rest of the world that Mull is a Christmas song. It isn't. Is it ASSOCIATED with Christmas in the UK? Sure, I guess. But that is no reason to not play it in July. As I said earlier, I Want To Hold Your Hand was a no. 1 hit in the UK at Christmas, but no one says that is a Christmas song. If they did, I would call it ridiculous as well. It's also ridiculous to play a song only for a certain ethnic group, when loads of people who aren't Scottish really love the song. One of the weirdest hits in the world, I guess.

You really are failing to read what people are writing - Nobody, not 1 person has said it is a Christmas song. However, it is associated with Christmas here in the UK for reasons already stated. Something Paul clearly thinks too - hence his reason to only play it outside Scotland/Scottish areas of influence at Christmas. Why would he play it in July - I dont get how some people were shocked that he didnt play it - he has never given any indication since releasing this song that it would be performed in Liverpool in May. Maybe you should direct this at Paul himself, I dont control what he plays and when/where/how/why etc! I dont disagree with that - why has he only played Hope of Deliverance in Latin America or Michelle in France or French speaking regions - obviously I know why but I'm sure loads of people would appreciate these songs.

You are the one failing to understand a simple concept. Paul played Michelle and Hope of Deliverance to a crowd with a lot of Mexicans in Las Cruces, NM in 1993. As it should be done. Addressing Paul in a fan forum is what we are all doing, in a sense. Paul's choice of songs for his set lists bewilders a lot of people. He has a lot of hits he just won't play. Mull is one of them. Don't get mad at me because Paul and Denny Laine wrote a hit song in 1978 and people would actually like to hear it in concert. Same with Silly Love Songs, With A Little Luck, and many others. Last I checked, Mull was a hit in the UK. Why is it so unrealistic and demanding that people who live in the UK would want to hear a song in concert that was a no. 1 hit in the UK? Oh, because it was a hit in December, and therefore can only be performed in December. Ok. Got it. :

You, Sir, are beyond help. 1. Those were staples in 1993 and were played across the whole world tour that year - Off The Ground came out in 1993. 2. You are kind of answering your own questions - Pauls choice of set bewilders people but he's consistent with what he does. Irrelevant if people want to hear a song at a concert he hasn't giving any reason in the past to suggest that this would happen - hence why people shouldnt be shocked that he didnt play it. It was also number 1 until the 28 January so a UK gig beteween January the 1st and 28th could well be lucky enough to hear it

Beyond help? About pop tunes? Whatever. I suppose, according to your logic, Paul needs to see what month every song he performs hit the no. 1 spot and only play it that month. I see your point, if Paul has never played that song in Liverpool, why expect it? Ok. Fair enough. But why even have threads about songs people hope Paul will play, or unexpected songs he has played? I suppose people should just shut up and enjoy whatever comes their way. Right? You could use some help with your logic, BTW!

I'm bored now - if you've not got it by now you never will. All the best in your endeavours through life.

And to you! I get it more than you can understand. Dear Paul: Please play Mull of Kyntire, but only at Christmas time in Scotland.

Sound man.

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

What is rediculous is someone in the U.S. telling people in the UK that Mull is not associated with Christmas ! Feel free to write a letter to Paul too who clearly thinks and feels the same. I'm sure he would play it in Oz and New Zealand for that matter too seeing as there is strong Scottish link there - like Canada.

No, what is actually happening and is ridiculous is the UK is telling the rest of the world that Mull is a Christmas song. It isn't. Is it ASSOCIATED with Christmas in the UK? Sure, I guess. But that is no reason to not play it in July. As I said earlier, I Want To Hold Your Hand was a no. 1 hit in the UK at Christmas, but no one says that is a Christmas song. If they did, I would call it ridiculous as well. It's also ridiculous to play a song only for a certain ethnic group, when loads of people who aren't Scottish really love the song. One of the weirdest hits in the world, I guess.

You really are failing to read what people are writing - Nobody, not 1 person has said it is a Christmas song. However, it is associated with Christmas here in the UK for reasons already stated. Something Paul clearly thinks too - hence his reason to only play it outside Scotland/Scottish areas of influence at Christmas. Why would he play it in July - I dont get how some people were shocked that he didnt play it - he has never given any indication since releasing this song that it would be performed in Liverpool in May. Maybe you should direct this at Paul himself, I dont control what he plays and when/where/how/why etc! I dont disagree with that - why has he only played Hope of Deliverance in Latin America or Michelle in France or French speaking regions - obviously I know why but I'm sure loads of people would appreciate these songs.

You are the one failing to understand a simple concept. Paul played Michelle and Hope of Deliverance to a crowd with a lot of Mexicans in Las Cruces, NM in 1993. As it should be done. Addressing Paul in a fan forum is what we are all doing, in a sense. Paul's choice of songs for his set lists bewilders a lot of people. He has a lot of hits he just won't play. Mull is one of them. Don't get mad at me because Paul and Denny Laine wrote a hit song in 1978 and people would actually like to hear it in concert. Same with Silly Love Songs, With A Little Luck, and many others. Last I checked, Mull was a hit in the UK. Why is it so unrealistic and demanding that people who live in the UK would want to hear a song in concert that was a no. 1 hit in the UK? Oh, because it was a hit in December, and therefore can only be performed in December. Ok. Got it. :

You, Sir, are beyond help. 1. Those were staples in 1993 and were played across the whole world tour that year - Off The Ground came out in 1993. 2. You are kind of answering your own questions - Pauls choice of set bewilders people but he's consistent with what he does. Irrelevant if people want to hear a song at a concert he hasn't giving any reason in the past to suggest that this would happen - hence why people shouldnt be shocked that he didnt play it. It was also number 1 until the 28 January so a UK gig beteween January the 1st and 28th could well be lucky enough to hear it

Beyond help? About pop tunes? Whatever. I suppose, according to your logic, Paul needs to see what month every song he performs hit the no. 1 spot and only play it that month. I see your point, if Paul has never played that song in Liverpool, why expect it? Ok. Fair enough. But why even have threads about songs people hope Paul will play, or unexpected songs he has played? I suppose people should just shut up and enjoy whatever comes their way. Right? You could use some help with your logic, BTW!

I'm bored now - if you've not got it by now you never will. All the best in your endeavours through life.

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

What is rediculous is someone in the U.S. telling people in the UK that Mull is not associated with Christmas ! Feel free to write a letter to Paul too who clearly thinks and feels the same. I'm sure he would play it in Oz and New Zealand for that matter too seeing as there is strong Scottish link there - like Canada.

No, what is actually happening and is ridiculous is the UK is telling the rest of the world that Mull is a Christmas song. It isn't. Is it ASSOCIATED with Christmas in the UK? Sure, I guess. But that is no reason to not play it in July. As I said earlier, I Want To Hold Your Hand was a no. 1 hit in the UK at Christmas, but no one says that is a Christmas song. If they did, I would call it ridiculous as well. It's also ridiculous to play a song only for a certain ethnic group, when loads of people who aren't Scottish really love the song. One of the weirdest hits in the world, I guess.

You really are failing to read what people are writing - Nobody, not 1 person has said it is a Christmas song. However, it is associated with Christmas here in the UK for reasons already stated. Something Paul clearly thinks too - hence his reason to only play it outside Scotland/Scottish areas of influence at Christmas. Why would he play it in July - I dont get how some people were shocked that he didnt play it - he has never given any indication since releasing this song that it would be performed in Liverpool in May. Maybe you should direct this at Paul himself, I dont control what he plays and when/where/how/why etc! I dont disagree with that - why has he only played Hope of Deliverance in Latin America or Michelle in France or French speaking regions - obviously I know why but I'm sure loads of people would appreciate these songs.

You are the one failing to understand a simple concept. Paul played Michelle and Hope of Deliverance to a crowd with a lot of Mexicans in Las Cruces, NM in 1993. As it should be done. Addressing Paul in a fan forum is what we are all doing, in a sense. Paul's choice of songs for his set lists bewilders a lot of people. He has a lot of hits he just won't play. Mull is one of them. Don't get mad at me because Paul and Denny Laine wrote a hit song in 1978 and people would actually like to hear it in concert. Same with Silly Love Songs, With A Little Luck, and many others. Last I checked, Mull was a hit in the UK. Why is it so unrealistic and demanding that people who live in the UK would want to hear a song in concert that was a no. 1 hit in the UK? Oh, because it was a hit in December, and therefore can only be performed in December. Ok. Got it. :

You, Sir, are beyond help. 1. Those were staples in 1993 and were played across the whole world tour that year - Off The Ground came out in 1993. 2. You are kind of answering your own questions - Pauls choice of set bewilders people but he's consistent with what he does. Irrelevant if people want to hear a song at a concert he hasn't giving any reason in the past to suggest that this would happen - hence why people shouldnt be shocked that he didnt play it. It was also number 1 until the 28 January so a UK gig beteween January the 1st and 28th could well be lucky enough to hear it

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

What is rediculous is someone in the U.S. telling people in the UK that Mull is not associated with Christmas ! Feel free to write a letter to Paul too who clearly thinks and feels the same. I'm sure he would play it in Oz and New Zealand for that matter too seeing as there is strong Scottish link there - like Canada.

No, what is actually happening and is ridiculous is the UK is telling the rest of the world that Mull is a Christmas song. It isn't. Is it ASSOCIATED with Christmas in the UK? Sure, I guess. But that is no reason to not play it in July. As I said earlier, I Want To Hold Your Hand was a no. 1 hit in the UK at Christmas, but no one says that is a Christmas song. If they did, I would call it ridiculous as well. It's also ridiculous to play a song only for a certain ethnic group, when loads of people who aren't Scottish really love the song. One of the weirdest hits in the world, I guess.

You really are failing to read what people are writing - Nobody, not 1 person has said it is a Christmas song. However, it is associated with Christmas here in the UK for reasons already stated. Something Paul clearly thinks too - hence his reason to only play it outside Scotland/Scottish areas of influence at Christmas. Why would he play it in July - I dont get how some people were shocked that he didnt play it - he has never given any indication since releasing this song that it would be performed in Liverpool in May. Maybe you should direct this at Paul himself, I dont control what he plays and when/where/how/why etc! I dont disagree with that - why has he only played Hope of Deliverance in Latin America or Michelle in France or French speaking regions - obviously I know why but I'm sure loads of people would appreciate these songs.

What is rediculous is someone in the U.S. telling people in the UK that Mull is not associated with Christmas ! Feel free to write a letter to Paul too who clearly thinks and feels the same. I'm sure he would play it in Oz and New Zealand for that matter too seeing as there is strong Scottish link there - like Canada.

RMartinez:

Mull was a smash hit in the UK. Not sure why it is not a regular in his set list when he plays there. Arguing that it was a "Christmas hit" is just ridiculous. YES, it climbed the charts in that time period, but it is not a holiday song, per say, like Wonderful Christmas Time. I can see not playing it in the US, since it was not a major hit here. Kind of a weird tune if it can only be played where there are local bagpipe players!!

It didnt climb the charts at the time period - it topped the charts!! I am not arguing that it should only be played at Christmas time - I am saying that apart from when in Scotland or Canada he only plays it elsewhere in the UK at Christmas time, that is a fact not an opinion. Hence my bewilderment at expecting him to play it. He has shown no reason to think that he would play it. A song about a place in Scotland that was recorded with bagpipe players - not weird but perfectly normal that he would only play it when there are bagpipe players available to play.

moptops:

strangequarklet:

I LOVED that he played Hi Hi Hi. Really missed Jet, though. Going to see him for the first time in Hyde Park and for him to start bursting onto the stage with Jet was incredibly special. With you on wanting more solo material. We were hoping for 'Off the Ground' or a track from Flaming Pie. Definitely agree he could lose 'Something' - I've heard that exact tribute three times now, while it's sweet there's plenty of fantastic George songs to choose from! LOVED it when he played Mull of Kintyre in Liverpool (it was right before Christmas) - complete with bagpipes and students from LIPA

Magnificent show it was. I was at Liverpool again last week and it beats me why Paul didn't play Penny Lane this time (having soundchecked it). Obviously THE perfect place to play it, and similarly, a bit strange Mull Of Kintyre wasn't played this time around.

Why? Liverpool isn't in Scotland - it was only played in Liverpool that time because it was close to Christmas. Although it isn't a Christmas song - it was a Christmas number 1 here and gets some airtime over the festive period, even now.

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CMackbird:

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

KingMacca:

No Mull or Penny Lane? Are you ****ing kidding me?

Liverpool isn't in Scotland

I find it ridiculous he will only play Mull in Scotland or where there are large Scottish populations. I'm Latino and I love that song!

I'm not going to argue with that, especially seeing as he refuses to play in Scotland, but why would you expect Mull of Kintyre in Scotland!?! Penny Lane yes, Early Days/On My Way to Work maybe but Mull no!! And its associated with Christmas here in the UK because it was a christmas number 1 - he played it in Liverpool in 2012 in December.

He performed in Scotland few years ago and it was a decent gig

I'm fully aware that he played Scotland in 2010 (I was there) but that was 5 years ago, before that it was 20 years ago and before that it was 11 years ago. So 3 gigs in 36 years (2 as a solo artist) is not what I would consider a great deal.

RMartinez:

CMackbird:

KingMacca:

No Mull or Penny Lane? Are you ****ing kidding me?

Liverpool isn't in Scotland

I find it ridiculous he will only play Mull in Scotland or where there are large Scottish populations. I'm Latino and I love that song!

I'm not going to argue with that, especially seeing as he refuses to play in Scotland, but why would you expect Mull of Kintyre in Scotland!?! Penny Lane yes, Early Days/On My Way to Work maybe but Mull no!! And its associated with Christmas here in the UK because it was a christmas number 1 - he played it in Liverpool in 2012 in December.