Bruce M.:
I'm always amazed when people say stuff like, "Paul can still hit more notes than 98% percent of the people on this board." Well, of course he can, because we're not professional singers, and we sure as hell aren't charging people a couple hundred bucks a pop to hear us sing. No one expects Paul to sound like he did 40 years ago, but this man had one of the all time great voices, ever, and he just doesn't anymore. That's the plain truth, and I have just as much right to be sad about that as you have to enjoy hearing him struggle through songs he used to be able to pull off easily.
No need to be amazed by my statement. I said it because I am a professional musician and singer, and thats why I stated the fact at the beginning that he IS a 75 year old man. You're feeling sad about his voice changing through the years is a personal feeling and no one can fault you on that. Unfortunately, the price of the tickets are very high and those who feel "sad" about his voice or setlist should not take up a seat for someone who appreciates Paul's entire career (even at age 75). IMO your statement that he HAD one of the all time greatest voices is going a little far. He STILL has one of the greatest voices. For those who aren't musicians or recording artists, the ability that this man has in the studio to nail first takes, hit notes without auto-tuning, and then perform them live WHILE playing instruments is still better than most artists today half his age. The best parts of this forum is reading everyone's excitement, count downs till the shows, and camaraderie with fellow fans. That's what it's all about. Peace and Love Always