Current Paul McCartney news thread (interviews, articles, miscellaneous)

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by mrjinks, Aug 15, 2016.

  1. maccawings

    maccawings Senior Member

    If it’s a broadcast event as this is, I would bet no cameras allowed. Like the Grand Central Terminal, they took phones and cameras and locked them in these sealed bags
     
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  2. coco77

    coco77 Forum Resident

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    I hope so too! I probably will buy the streaming ticket, I’m just feeling guilty because I’ve spent too much on Paul already this year :laugh:
     
  3. Dr. Pepper

    Dr. Pepper What, me worry?

    How much for a streaming ticket?
     
  4. coco77

    coco77 Forum Resident

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    14 bucks! Not really that much.
     
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  5. susyredstripe

    susyredstripe Forum Resident

    Are you going?
     
  6. mrjinks

    mrjinks Optimistically Challenged Thread Starter

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    Boise, ID.
    I’d consider it, but do I really think there’s any chance Paul will tell even 10mins of stories I haven’t heard? No, I don’t.

    When he does this in Boise :biglaugh:I’ll be first in line, but I’ll save my $$ until then.
     
  7. maccawings

    maccawings Senior Member

    No, I didn’t even try. But should be fun for those who go
     
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  8. Ms. Daisy

    Ms. Daisy Forum Resident

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    Sorry that you didn't get tickets! You should definitely go to Liverpool. I went in 2003 (almost 20 years now!) and it was magical!
     
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  9. bward

    bward Senior Member

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    That’d be nice.

    But who can see the mind of MPL?
     
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  10. Bruce M.

    Bruce M. Forum Resident

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    Having seen Paul 6 times and had a glorious time each occasion, I actually hope he doesn't tour again. His voice is pretty much shot. Go out with some dignity and let us keep the memories rather than croaking his way through songs he can't really sing anymore.
     
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  11. mrjinks

    mrjinks Optimistically Challenged Thread Starter

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    I don’t disagree re: quality of voice. Was shocked at my first 2016 show, after really enjoying two shows in 2014.

    However, I won tix to Desert Trip, later in 2016, and took a friend. I warned him about Paul’s voice and … he thought he sounded pretty good. So I say, don’t go if you think you’ll be disappointed. But never say a performer can’t continue. Others may have a different experience than yours (or mine). I’m not sure if I’d go again, even if I had the opportunity. But I’d like folks like @MaybeI'mMrsVandebilt to have a shot, rather than you and me saying no…
     
  12. Elliottmarx

    Elliottmarx Always in the mood for Burt Bacharach

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    Los Angeles
    Yes, I'm really bothered by the seeming narcissism of people who want an artist to stop because they don't want their memories of them corrupted.
     
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  13. Darrin L.

    Darrin L. Forum Resident

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    I don't want to imagine a world without"Egypt Station" or "McCartney lll".
     
  14. Diego Esparcia

    Diego Esparcia Forum Resident

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    Spain
  15. amershamman

    amershamman Forum Resident

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    Sorry to hear it didn’t work out for you. I thought I was late, as I started at 9.20am and there was 750 in from me. I thought as the members only sale was the day before, there would be virtually no chance.
     
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  16. Arnold Grove

    Arnold Grove Senior Member

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  17. omikron

    omikron Avid contributor to Paul McCartney's bank account

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    Lexington, KY
    With the band adding their voices, the echoing in the arena and the audience singing, you really don't notice any seasoning in Paul's voice.

    Please anyone, don't be discouraged and go to a Paul concert if the opportunity arises.
     
  18. bward

    bward Senior Member

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    Boston, MA USA
    I'd like to second this

    There is something about seeing him in the flesh, watching how he interacts with the audience, that incredible shared experience that transcends the current state of his voice, which all things considered, isn't bad.

    It's all in the expectations.

    If you want to see 1976 Paul, you can't.

    But you can see the same man, considerably older and wiser, still supremely talented and personable, staging a show that will (if you have a pulse) find you unexpectedly experiencing emotions you might not think still possible out in public (you might cry).

    McCartney is one of a kind. If you have a chance to see him GO.

    Don't let a sarcastic comment or a You Tube video stop you.

    Macca's legacy is unshakeable. Just go. This isn't REO Speedwagon! It's Paul!

    Of course, all this is predicated on having available credit left on your card after all these box sets...

    Enjoy the weekend, friends.
     
  19. Snoddywilko

    Snoddywilko Forum Resident

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    United Kingdom
    I second this.

    I took my father & his childhood friend to see Paul live in 2015. It was my first time seeing him & their first time seeing him since they saw The Beatles live in ‘64 & ‘65.

    We all thoroughly enjoyed the show; it was an incredible experience.
     
  20. Arnold Grove

    Arnold Grove Senior Member

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    NYC
    Oh, you just had to bring REO into it, did ya? ;)

    [​IMG]
     
  21. bward

    bward Senior Member

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    Boston, MA USA
    LOL!!
    Look at those Wings! Posers.
     
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  22. Peter_R

    Peter_R Maple Syrple Gort Staff

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    Montreal, Canada
    Received my SDE Press To Play At 35 booklet yesterday. Turns out I did get one signed by Hugh Padgham.
    Looks like a promising read.
     
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  23. Ms. Daisy

    Ms. Daisy Forum Resident

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    I last saw Paul in May of 2019. I've been fortunate enough to see him multiple times over the years beginning in 2002. Of course, he sounded better in 2002 but he didn't sound bad in 2019 either. I still enjoyed it. There is still something magical about seeing the man sing his songs. Go if you get the chance.

    I envy those of you lucky enough to get tickets the Lyrics talk. I'd pay just to hear him sit on stage telling stories.
     
  24. Who Cares

    Who Cares Forum Resident

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  25. hEARt PhoniX

    hEARt PhoniX living musical polyamory

    Mine has arrived as well. I too caught one of those few with Hugh's signature included. Well, I pressed the Buy Now button before even the corresponding article went online. Therefore I would have expected a lower number, mine is 353, I guess they were distributed kind of at random, but I do not care, I just noticed. And 353 is a beautiful number, isn't it?
    It is a very beautiful booklet, though it is merely a magazine like special, offering several articles and angles on the album.
    The printing es very nice, it is visibly a labour of love with attention to detail that is becoming a trademark of these keepsakes. Though, if you want to read the excellent Eric Steward interview on paper, get the Decade booklet (it is career spanning and covers much more than just McCartney, so that is fair), which thick and rich on content, including this interview. And Mike McCartney as well.
    I took this opportunity to complete my McCartney SDE collection, as I missed the Archives booklet. I do already have got the Flowers one.
    All highly recommended, get any of these while you can, signed, unsigned, don't care. (To be honest, unsigned would more convenient for reading pleasure ... I could be a bit less careful. But how could I pass on this chance ... no way. And buying two ... someone else would have to miss out, which would make that unjustifyably selfish.)
     

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