Should Paul McCartney Retire? Does Paul’s New Got Back Tour Deliver?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Can Paul McCartney Still Sing? My Review of His 2022 Got Back Tour!
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Everyone knows that Paul McCartney’s 2022 Got Back Tour ticket prices have been so high, that many of Paul’s fan can no longer afford to see him live. If they do many to obtain a ticket, it’s in the rafters, where Paul looks like an ant, and it’ll cost you $250.00 US dollars for the pleasure!
You’re so far away that the large screens provided aren’t much help, and it’s even hard to make out that Paul no longer colors his hair!
But all said and done how has his concerts been going? How are the performances? Is he still at 80 years old, the performer and singer we all remember? Is Paul McCartney still worth top dollar ticket prices?
All these questions and more are all answered in tonight’s video!!
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Btw, the Give Back tour idea was so clever. What a great hook. 🤣🤣🤣
We both love and acknowledge him as the greatest. But it doesn’t place him above reproach as many die-hards think. These are constructive suggestions. Expect a little pushback as I received though.
Amen, Bruce!
I’m not calling for him to retire! That was only my question!
My answer at least provides an alternative that I believe would only cement his legacy! Isn’t that what we all want?
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Absolutely!
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Sir Paul McCartney's legacy has not been cemented yet? I humbly beg to differ. And I ofcourse do this respectfully and respectful of your opinion. Time waits for no man. 2 Beatles have passed so far in different ways and sooner or later all 4 Beatles will be gone from this Earth. I believe the soul goes on but that's another discussion for another day.........but when all four Beatles have passed all four of their legacies will have been cemented......I believe...... long long before the actuall official date and exact time of their passing. I liked your idea and suggestion of what Paul could do in your eyes to improve his show but Paul will do what he wants just like he always has done. Let it be Let it be oh Let it Be Let it Be. Whisper words of Wisdom Let It Be....EEEEEeeeeeeee!! 😆 😉
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Paul's voice is getting very weak
Paul already gave back...some of the worlds greatest music. Appreciate the man while we still have him.
What’s wrong with experiencing Paul McCartney as an 80 year old master musician? After Paul’s gone, people who paid $250 to see him now will talk about how amazing he was (and how lucky they were to experience him live), not complaining about “cracks showing” in his later years.
He should retire
@@jeffreysnow2640 your mum should retire
@@paulisnotdead6850 She did. She died in 2002
@@jeffreysnow2640 They all should. I am a classic rock guy, but think about the amount of money that gets taken out of the struggling band and musician's share in the last thirty years listening to the same show over and over again. The Stones, The Dead, Aerosmith, Kiss, all of this dough being funneled to folks who have been at the top most of their lives. I am sure it is another huge reason for the sorry state of music now. A lot of people see the dinosaur acts as the last vestige of a great time. I just think it is ridiculous 401K padding, as people their age are want to do, musicians or otherwise. Never enough, but let new bands eat shit.
@@Randy950 The reason music is dead is because all of the dinosaurs are owned by BlackRock, and so are the new musicians. People like Merck Mercuriadis are the devil... and they do kill artists when they are worth more dead than alive. Chris Cornell was murdered in a hotel owned by BlackRock by a guy with ties to Jeffrey Epstein... now BlackRock owns his entire music catalog.
Just saw him a couple of weeks ago tickets were $80 btw and I was not that far away. He absolutely rocked the entire place to its core, created a feeling of community and joy in a crowd of people that went from toddlers to seniors, and though he can’t haul off and scream like he could, he has more power than a lot of people much, much younger than him. He’s friggin adorable and brilliant. And the thing is, he has backing vocals from tens of thousands of people singing along with every word in a state of bliss. Gettin by with a little help from his friends.
Where exactly did you see him for $80? That's even below face value of the ticket. You must be dreaming. There's no way tickets behind the stage in the upper deck were $435 here, but you had good seats for $80. You're delusional.
I bought them the day of the 2nd show. There were empty seats here and there and so I guess they marked them down. Very lucky and so glad I got to go. The seats were not bad at all, right behind the 3rd base line.
@@higgaroc That's a win win situation. Great performer at a great price. Paul at this age is still head and shoulders above what passes for entertainment in today's market. I believe the equation is Paul McCartney = 1000 Justin Biebers.
@@mtp4430 100%. There are a lot of talented acts out there, but Macca has never run out of inspiration to create, play, write and bring people together with music.. It was pure bliss; I will never forget it!
@@higgaroc That's great. That's a memory that will last a lifetime. I saw him the first time in 1976 and he was at the top of his game. Growing up as a kid who saw the Beatles first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show on TV, it was quite a thrill, to put it mildly.
I went to the last show of his tour at Met Life in NJ, It was one of the best nights of my life and will remember it until the day I die. Something that people keep getting completely wrong is that going to see Paul at this point isn't to go and listen to how amazing his voice is. Obviously it is weathered, he's 80 freaking years old, you can't expect him to sound like he did 50 years ago. The point of paying upwards of $250 is to go experience Paul absolutely rocking the stadium, and everyone singing along as one. You go and pay to be in the same building as a rock God and to hear and witness him play some of the most legendary songs and tracks of all time. I am sick of people criticizing his voice and questioning if it is worth paying the money. That just isn't the point. I, along with many other people will pay as much as it takes to see Paul McCartney in person no matter the condition of his singing voice. He is one of the best performers of all time, and still is to this day. That is why you pay the money to go see him.
Well said Oliver...then again I'm biased as like Sir Paul....I am from Liverpool..he is idolised here wether he is young or old..he is " Our Paul "..❤💯👏👏👏.
I was at that show too. With the price I said it was a bucket list show but after being there and experiencing that… I’m undoubtedly going to another tour! What an incredible live show
I saw Paul McCartney for the 1st time in 2002, paid $250 for a 23 row seat , got a great look at the legend.
A “small venue” tour is something Paul should do again. A “Give Back” tour is a wonderful idea 👍
NEVER tell an artist not to do what they love. He'll go out on HIS terms, no one else's!
But the artist must be able to realize his performance is sub par and call it a day.
@@thenowchurch6419 "Subpar" by whose standards?
@@captainfantastic9158 By mine and all the other Beatles and McCartney fans I know.
So Paul is up to par these days by your standards?
@thenowchurch6419 By mine, and all of the Beatles/McCartney fans that *I* know!
And Macca himself, obviously. 😏
@@captainfantastic9158 Macca's ability to be objective is what is in question here so I would not use his opinion.
You sound like a starstruck cult member.
Maybe you should stick with Elton and his Captain Fantastic album.
I have not heard anything by Elton as subpar as some of Macca's recent stuff.
Asking such a question about a genius, a living legend who brought you 60 years of musical happiness. Human nature is so thankless !
Paul is good live, we should be grateful for that, if he got really terrible live; then he should stop, but he shouldn't stop making new music......hus last 5 albums have all been great, he's still got it and always will have........
I agree, Jason! He IS great live! I just feel it’s time to adjust the ol’ set list a bit, and then bring it to a closer theater audience! I’d pay top dollar for that show!
Last 5 albums have been great??!!! 🤔
@@hw343434 they have.
Just saw him in Knoxville at the end of May, he was fantastic. At least 2 and a half hours on stage, 36 songs, told some good stories between songs. Just a great evening!
Great. But dude that voice said adios a while ago.
@@duckbrew I saw him in Oakland and his voice was fine.
I know a half dozen people that saw him in Syracuse early Jun.
In a football stadium with notoriously bad sound.
They all said he was great.
The band was great.
He sang great.
@@ursafan40 We were told the same thing about our venue too. It was built for basketball. But he still pulled it off! Amazing
how much did you pay for the ticket?
dude he definitely needs to keep going! His record that came out of few years ago call “New” is like one of my favorite records ever. He can still hit all his vocals he still has his falsetto he can still plays bass and his songs are the best ever. i’m amazed every time I see him play live because a his drummer is like the best ever and b his voice has always been the best but now it sounds perfectly aged and still fully capable to do everything. he’s a living legend and one of the last treasures of the world! If he really did the way back in 1966 this double has been holding it down for quite some time
Completely agree! Paul is awesome and I've loved his live shows over the years, but my dream concert would be Paul playing only songs from Chaos and Creation and after. He should do it for his true fans that are just as in awe of his last 20 years as his first 40 years..... And more importantly, for himself.
A-freakin’-men to thattts!👌
Everybody knows that Paul is really old. He's been singing for over 60 years. If fans want to keep buying tickets to the show and he keeps showing up, that is totally up to them. An expensive ticket never came with a guarantee that the show was going to be great.
Paul has one of those youthful faces that never seem to change. A master interpreter in his day of all the greats while adding that mysterious Beatle element but must now be very selective of what he does live. Bless him though. Glad I was born in his era.
We all love Paul, but... listening to his singing is like watching your favorite athlete still playing way past his prime! I do have my own fantasy of how he should wrap it up, though. Paul and his boy James, with Ringo and Zack Starr, add the Lennon brothers Sean and Julian, and Dhani Harrison on one big world tour as "Beatles and Sons." Nothing but Fab Four hits!! Open with "Pepper" so it leads to Ringo's "A Little Help," all the numbers 1's, end each night with "All You Need Is Love."
Beatles and Sons 👍
Phil Weeks How about the "Here Come The Sons Tour?
Great perception . Should definetly do it.
Hi Michael, Give back Tour, couldn't agree more. My wife and I have been having this very conversation. You are spot on in this video as usual. Thanks once again for joing us on our Podcast Sunday, that was a fun evening for sure.
Thanx, Brother!
I’m looking forward to Sunday!
Give your better half a big hi, and tell her she has great taste!
The two of you must be a riot!
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Will do brother, I'm looking forward to Sunday also
No - he is awesome - why would he retire? He still rocks. Good for him.
He's hopeless
Would you pay to see Beethoven if he was aged and maybe not what he used to be? I would
I would...Nowadays...I don't go to concerts anymore...But for Paul...and Page/Plant if they were to do something together again...which i doubt...
I love your "GIVE BACK TOUR" idea, smaller up-close venues, reasonable realistic ticket prices, for the fans who were there back in the day, now living on meagre pensions (especially in the UK). I too would not pay that kind of cash, to see what looks like Tom Thumb from a distance. And I totally agree, when I saw him a few years ago, even then ! he struggled a wee bit with certain songs. It IS time for a program change Mike, , ,you are spot on.
Paid 400$ for a ticket at Sydney..Olympic Park area but not the main stadium capacity about 15k ..totally worth it only just to tick off the bucket list...tickets are expensive hell yes but the crowd is all 20yrs to 70 odd so we can afford a once in a lifetime treat.Ticket prices however for younger bands for young people are very expensive
Totally agree with you. Come on Macca, you're a billionaire, you don't need to charge those outlandish prices anymore. Give something back.
I think he can keep going. He might need to change a few of his concert songs like...When I’m 94, I’m so Tired, I Get Up with Little Help From My Friends, You’ll Aways give me Your Money, I’ve Got No Feeling, Baby I’m a Rich Man, If I Fell. You know all the Beatles classics.
The Got Back Tour is great. I paid the money because this very well may be my last opportunity to see him at his very last tour in the USA and he didn’t disappoint. It’s not up to anyone but him to decide when to retire, but I got the vibe that this is his last tour. One t shirt and poster that I bought shows him walking on the rocks in a body of water as the sun is setting. He’s not going to come out and say it though. He went out with a bang (good for him!) if this is indeed his last tour and it was a great way to end.
Thanks Michael, good vid. I am a regular viewer of Tudor's videos, they are always entertaining and often informative. I found out about your site through Tudor's site.
Oh that’s so good to hear, Peter!
And you are so right about Tudor’s Channel! His Knowledge base is so wide, and he offers so much in each video he puts out!
What channel was that again, Michael, you ask? Why the channel ‘Tudor Smith’ of course!😉👌👍❤️
Just saw him on 16th, he rocked it. 40 songs 3hrs 80yrs old, lots of fun.
When McCartney was on tour in 2011 I made it a point to go to that show for precisely the reason that he is talking about. For that show McCartney's voice was still great and I was so glad to be there and hear it. I can't remember exactly but I think his next tour was 3 years later and what is being talked about here was already showing. So many high notes that he had still sung in 2011 we're now maybe not necessarily completely out of his reach but he just could not do it with authority at all anymore. So what this man is saying is that rather than try to duplicate what his voice did in its 20s and 30s McCartney should rethink this. As this man says McCartney could take all of his most challenging songs vocally out of the tour and substitute with songs that he has recorded in the past 15 years. McCartney singing the songs of his sixties and seventies recording career is still very doable. And yes he is not hurting for money so why not do the smaller venues.
You’re so spot in Michael. I’m thankful for things like Amazon and iTunes where you can listen to 30 seconds of songs on albums before deciding to buy then. You know I’m a fan of McCartney and of course the Beatles, but if I can be honest for a moment, I stopped listening to McCartney’s output once I was able to preview all albums since Memory Almost Full. “Why is that Tudor” you may ask? The simple answer is that just like his live performances, his studio albums IMHO also suffer from poor vocals. Rarr I hear the devote fans roaring. But I just can’t put myself through the pain and anguish! Right I’m off to listen to Beware My Love where a McCartney of old let’s the vocal chords really rip.
Brilliant insight in this video Michael and cheers for the shoutout 👍
Ooh! Beware My Love! Nice choice, bro! Loved your whole Back To The Egg video, bruddah!
Everybody check Tudor’s channel out! It’s awesome!
check his recent tune "save us"- he can still rock- what lp is that from?
@@craigrheberling
It’s from the “New” album.
I recommend it!
Yes he does have so much material and I hope he never retires. Maybe do big and small mix it up a little bit. And I think his voice range is still incredible. If I could have afforded to go I would love to go to one of his shows whether it be big Stadium or small. Simply Amazing and I wish him the very best
Yeah, I don’t think he’ll ever retire as a composer, it’s part of his incredible DNA, Joan!❤️👌
I am such a huge Beatle fan, and of Paul in particular. I saw Paul in 2003 and 2018. In 2003 his voice was still amazing and in 2018 it was a mix of still sounding great in places, and a real struggle in others.
As for the setlist, it's probably my own fault for watching so many Paul shows, but I am bored to tears of 'Hey Jude', 'Let Me Roll It' and 'Eleanor Rigby'. You are indeed right that it needs a big refresh. There is a ton of stuff he could add. I would love to hear songs like 'Getting Closer', 'Tug Of War', 'Take It Away', 'My Brave Face' and then a couple from Flaming Pie such as 'The World Tonight' and 'Young Boy'. There's even still a handful of Beatle songs he's never played live.
Glad I found your channel! 🙂
I saw his 2nd show in Sydney and it was absolutely magnificent - the best show I've seen for ten years. He can still summon the magic.
Tony Bennett was still great at 95. Paul uh-uh at 75 let alone 80. Should have quit 10 years ago at 70. Alway a huge fan, but let’s all face reality.
Great points, 36! I say sing what he can, eliminate what he can’t!👌😉
He's not doing it for people who don't like him or for people who critisize his voice...He's doing it for people who loves him and don't really care about the faults in his voice...
Unfortunately pauls voice is gone,he had one of the greatest voices of all time,but its been going for the last 10 years around 2013 onwards its got slowly worse,a lot of ageing musicians use backing vocalists to help with lead vocals and it seems to work its tricky but it's worth a try
I agree. I'm not a fan. He's made an absolute mint since the Beatles so it's time for him to retire and enjoy it before his voice goes completely. Everyone has their day and he's well past his sell by date so hang up the guitar and enjoy retirement
Exactly! "Had"- (past-tense!)
The trouble is everyone is either in awe, or stands to massively gain by him continuing to tour. Who around him is really gonna have the nerve to tell him he can't always sing well enough anymore? The vocal decline has been evident for some years now, it's totally understandable, he never stops, he's still only human. Once the croaks and wobbly long vibrato first started appearing I felt conflicted and uncomfortable hearing it. You can be somewhat forgiving if he's not always on par during a huge world tour, but when it was so noticeable even on his studio albums, and didn't appear to have been corrected, I knew my hero was no longer holding himself to the highest standards we all expect from him. Voices change with age, I accept that, but it still has to be musical, and it was no longer a pleasant experience to hear. When music is his life, and in all other aspects he appears very healthy considering his age, I think he's unlikely to wind down. Maybe videos like this will reach him and it'll make him reassess things, if enough is clearly coming from a place of love from lifelong fans. As Paul has always wanted to please and deliver for his public your suggestions might just become reality, and he could surprise us all once again.
When I went in person, the voice wasn't that noticeable and it was a great show. As long as fans continue to buy tickets why should he stop?
His band is impeccable-and overly rehearsed on a set list that has varied next to NOTHING over the last 2 decades. P@ul- you are GREAT. NOW prove by dumping, at least occassionally, Get Back. Believe me- NO ONE will mind. You love "Johnny"? Play more off his dominant Beatle numbers. She Loves You, I want To Hold Your Hand, Dr. Robert, The Word, And Your Bird Can Sing, Hey Bulldog
ANYTHING but your what you're currently playing. They're very good- yet they'te tired.
I don’t think we will see much change. He has millions who want to see him, and most fans want the hits and he knows this.
I completely agree that the hardcore fans want to hear all the deep cuts live in smaller venues, but if that happened I doubt many us would be able to get a ticket as so many would apply. I’m not sure at this stage that he is willing to put in all that rehearsal work for a modest pay off.
I’d particularly love to hear stuff from the 1980s that he never plays.
It’s great to get your unfiltered take on this subject. All sharp insights as always. As you said, he does look amazing now that he’s re-embraced the gray. The catalog is peerless and the man will always be the masterful entertainer he was born to be. But there is no disguising the significant loss of vocal power and at some point it only cheats your audience and damages your legacy. Expect the upcoming pro-shot Glastonbury show to fully expose that for posterity.
Thanks so much for the plug. I’ve written my next McCartney video and should be filming it soon. I think you will like it. Also doing some homework for our eventual collaboration. As always, great, no-bull work here. Take care!
I agree regarding Glastonbury, Bruce!
BTW: I’ve since included a link to your channel in the description box as originally intended!😉
I look forward to our collab, brother!
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine Thanks again, Michael. 🙏🏼
Great idea Michael👍🏻 I’d love to see Paul play those songs throughout his career that weren’t hits. And yea, smaller venues connect the artist with the audience. I’ve always felt it’s harder to play in front of 10 people than 1000, mostly because of the closeness but, it makes me perform better. I think it’s because shadows become faces if that makes sense.
I think you make PERFECT sense here, MC! I’ve played in front of thousands, and in front of a dozen as well! Some of my best performances were with very small crowds! Now that’s a thrill, bruddah!
i'd rather play someone's favorite song- up close, one on one, than play in a huge hall, with blinding lights, and no faces to see. i need the reaction! 12 string, solo- or on a piano.
I just went to Paul’s last concert in New Jersey and I was blown away by him! He’s still great, even though his voice isn’t what it used to be! I can’t wait to see him again along with my daughters! He shouldn’t retire yet- at times he can still belt out the vocals like he used too!
Paula McCartney? The sex change never happened, it's just another conspiracy rumour. Now that would be a very different voice. LOL
@@MrDiddyDee thanks for the tip 😊. I made the edit.
Yep, the reviewer of the Fenway Park show said he was superb..Said he can still hit the high notes and doesn't have to lower the key, so I'm not sure what the problem is. ..It is like Roger Daltrey ,really...He is an old guy but still delivers a lot of the old songs in excellent fashion..Make no mistake about it : these guys are not David Lee Roth or Jon Bon Jovi.,who both lost it badly by smoking..Daltrey stayed away from smoke since way back in the seventies. ..Second -hand smoke ,as well..He thought it affected his voice .
@@markdraine3571 I like Roger Daltrey, he's a massive Arsenal fan and even wrote a song for the closing match at our old ground and performed it in the centre of the pitch after the final game. It's a shame the song and performance were so bad but we all appreciated the sentiment behind it.
Paul is also doing this tour not for his voice but because these songs bring people together during this dark days. We need Hey Jude, Let it Be, etc. This is saying goodbye to a former Beatle who brought so much to the world. Enough.
To everyone who’s had the chance to see him more than once and maybe even remember when the Beatles were around, I want to offer my perspective. I’m 18 and I grew up listening to The Beatles and Paul’s music. I kid you not when I say they’re my favorite band in the world. He and the others inspired me to pick up a guitar, bass, and drums. I have all their records, yada yada yada.
I can see complaints from people saying he’s getting to old and he isn’t what he used to be. But I literally could not (respectably) give a shit. I got to actually see my hero in person and that’s all that matters to me. Even if he’s 80.
Granted though those tickets are still expensive as hell.
Paul deserves to do what he loves as long as we gave us what we have loved for over 50 years. I have seen him 12 times and it was worth every penny. He is older than Biden and plays 3 hour concerts regularly.
i saw paul for the first time on this tour. as a huge fan, it was a night i'll never forget. i was at the venue, with no ticket, just to maybe hear a tune or 2, and a lady with an extra ticket spotted me, and all of a sudden, i was IN! on the main floor-20 rows back! the show was great- but one thing bothered me- all night. i was simply waiting for him to smile. i just assumed- it was the first night of the tour...maybe the pressure? idk...in the videos of the beatles, and in past performances on you tube- he looks so HAPPY! maybe if he would have played "mrs vanderbilt"- he seems to REALLY enjoy playing that one- but not on this night.
Wow! What a great opportunity! Those tickets would have cost you well over a thousand bucks, Craig!
she said that her son was ill, and couldn't make it, and she didn't want to waste the ticket. at first, she refused to even let me give her anything in return- but i was NOT gonna let that happen. finally, she gave in, and said that she was going to the casino later, and if she had an extra $20 to gamble with... i gave her $40- told her she just "doubled her money"- and to go out to the casino and do it again! there ARE people like that out there! she never did say what those tickets cost- she just wanted to make it a special night, and she sure did that!
@Rudy Jacket a night to remember- i'll be paying this one forward for a long tome!
Paul has said it himself why retire when you love what you do. It doesn't matter how he sounds he enjoys what he does and if you go see him you enjoy the show.
Gives people the chance to see a living iconic legend before he’s gone. The shows a bonus, and what a bonus it is. Eighty? Who would know, or care.
I have a question? Have you been to any of the concerts on this Got Back Tour? I agree, that his voice is not what it use to be, when you listen to any of the videos from the concert you can hear the weaknesses in his voice. But let me tell you, I went to the Orlando concert with my brother and I warned him that his voice is not what it use to be. But we decided that this would probably be the last time to see him in concert, and just the fact that it was Paul McCartney of the Beatles it was worth going. So the concert begins, we are into the 3rd song and my brother who goes to many concerts and is a musician himself, say to me “he sounds good”. For some reason when you are there live you don’t catch the mishaps in his voice.
I have read many many reviews of people who have gone to one of his concerts and all have said what a great show it was, that it was one of the Best concerts they have been to. My brother also at the end of the concert said it was the best concert he has every been to.
So, it’s your choice if you don’t want to go, but anybody that went, loved it.
Also, concerning the prices of the tickets, they are expensive, but I checked a few times after I got my tickets, and you could get tickets up in the rafters from $30 and up, depending where the seats are, but there are much cheaper tickets.
Sorry, but I am a major Paul McCartney fan, and I am very defensive when people criticize him. Believe me, I was very surprised that we couldn’t really detect too much weakness in his voice, when you are there live, I was very Conscience of it, and was listening to see if I could notice anything. Not sure why he sounds worse in the videos, or why he sounds better being there live. But it was worth every penny.
You are 100% spot on. I was at the show in L.A. I took my nephew as his birthday was the same weekend. I'd seen Paul at his final show at Dodger Stadium three years ago. I had no idea what to expect then. I just love him so much I decided to go despite negativity regarding his voice. Well, I would have kicked myself if I hadn't gone because pardon the pun, he knocked it out of the park! I couldn't believe he sounded so good. He'd just turned 77. He also brought Ringo and Joe Walsh out at the end. Flash forward to 2022. Again, I was excited to see him again and I was "ready" for the chance his vocals might not hold up. Just 2 songs in, my nephew leaned over and said, "This is REALLY good." The point is, as you have correctly stated, listening on RUclips videos and such does not do him justice. One has to be in attendance to get the full throttle of the experience. Something about these videos does not translate well to the listener.
My biggest gripe is I don't care for Stadium shows. I don't like to have to rely on screens. My seats were ok, but I still had to rely on the screens as I'm sure a lot of people did. And yes, the prices do suck. Especially paying money to watch him on a big screen. Still having said that, you cannot beat the thrill of seeing Paul live. I've seen him with Wings in 1976 and 1989. Of course he was in his heyday and both shows were spectacular. I also saw him in 2007 at a "secret" show in Hollywood to promote Memory Almost Full. He was 65 and still magnificent. Then in 2019 and 2022. I've been fortunate to see him in all incantations. So in sum, as long as Paul is out there and wants to perform, I say go for it. That day will surely come when he won't be able to do it anymore or he will have left the building.
Subbed. Have seen your stuff a couple times and really enjoyed it and you. Hi, from East Anglia.
That's like seeing your old grandfather singing one last time before he dies..His voice his long gone but you remember and love him dearly...It's an emotional thing...
Ok I just saw him at Fenway Park in Boston, so I’ll give my review the show was amazing , and I was looking to pick him apart a wee bit , on this particular night it felt more like a Wings Tour with some Beatle songs thrown in which I loved because it was a little different. His voice sounded great, his guitar playing on Purple Haze was great, his connection and banter with audience was genuine and entertaining . The band is as good as always, and I know Brian Ray who is also a fine person he Rusty Anderson , Abe Laboriel and Wix Wickens are a tight band and play effortlessly together,as I said I went into the concert expecting less but I got more,what I wanted to really emphasize was as I looked around at the crowd , I saw that it was it was all ages from 6 year olds to ninety year olds, all ethnicities , cultures and socio economic backgrounds, and everyone was smiling and having a great time, and it made me thankful that Paul Mcartney was still touring and has brought so much music and beauty into the world, for two and a half hours this country’s and the worlds problems were left outside that ballpark and everyone there was in the same happy musical place the show was magical , but ticket prices are ridiculous and gouging people,I was told by an insider each shows setup is $l million, don’t know how true that is but it is what is
I don’t see why you’re credible. You haven’t even seen a concert. McCartney is one of the greatest musicians to walk this earth. People would give anything to see him tour after he’s gone. Sure his voice is pretty gone at this point but it’s freaking Paul McCartney. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Thank God for someone who's finally got the bloody balls to cut through the bleedin' bullshit and say it like it is, and not like it bloody ain't!
There's a few videos on RUclips that explore Paul's decaying voice. One that covers the song Live And Let Die really exposes how in the last 10 years and in particular last 5 years Paul struggles to sing this song. Looking at how it's performed in 2022 live Paul has compensated his bad vocals with a massive laser show and endless round of stage pyro. He's learned from a band like Kiss the art of distraction. And thats really sad.
Live and let die as almost always been accompanied by fireworks. He’s not trying to hide his voice. It’s not great. You’re going to see Paul McCartney. Even if he can’t sing as well as he used to.
A very truthful and respectful review of Paul’s singing. Thanks!
He is the greatest oldies but goodies band. #2 of course is the Stones, lol
They both should hang it up. especially the stones they have been terrible for at least twenty years
Parking in New Jersey for the McCartney concert was 40.00. Happy Birthday's going out to Paul and Brian Wilson who both turn 80 and continue to entertain us the best they can.
Tickets were so expensive, I just went to the stadium and sat outside and listened to the concert for free.
Excellent idea! I saw Paul for the first time pre-covid in Detroit. My impression was that the quality of the show was impressive, his musicianship was still awe inspiring on several instruments. The big thing was the almost painful warble in his voice. It was a stellar show and his energy was crazy. He even ran around the stage afterwards carrying either a British or American flag, I can't quite remember which one he had. However, the vocals were sad enough at times that I would not go to see him again at any price, unless he took your advice and decided to tour his recent material.
I'm 65 and saw Paul on the Get back tour in 1990 on feb 14th at Market square arena in Indianapolis. The best concert i have seen of all the bands i have seen! We had some great seats for 90 bucks!!
Paul McCartney is worth every penny to see live, for those who have money to waste. I prefer to listen to him in the comfort of my home. I am looking forward to⚡️Led Zeppelin decoded.🌹Thanks Mr. Noland.
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Never got my shout-out, oh, well love the content, your right we are to blame for this, the high ticket prices, I know what you were able to do as a young man, let's see what you can do now!!!! (i.e Scorpions with "Rock Believer" , Def Leppard with their new "Diamond Star Haloes" album) It's just not KISS, they just happen to be the worst of this kind of thing, hats off Mike, Stay Healthy!!!!!
David Freiberg from Jefferson Starship is 83 and still rocking he is the longest member since 1974 . They are still playing live.
Saw Paul McCartney in 1990 at Knebworth he was fabulous I was very lucky to see him most definitely the best gig I’ve been too
I agree with you 100%! The prices are way too high!
Thank you for putting up this video addressing what people don’t want to talk about. It’sa healthy and respectful discussion.
The world wants to see him while he is still around or while he can still perform. Its good to realize that although we cant have elvis anymore or we cant have john or freddie or the beatles or michael jackson... we still have paul or the rolling stones and thats something to feel lucky about.
I think he should stop touring, but continue to produce albums, because he can record his voice under theoretically perfect conditions. As much as I would love to see him do only a few small shows of deep cuts, I think the time for that has gone too. It would have been awesome to do that in 2002 when his voice was superb.
Amen, RA! Ditto!👌
Agreed. Memory Almost Full and Ram are my two favorites and I think Egypt Station should have been a double album. I was a little disappointed in McCartney III because I was hoping for more instrumentals and more experimentation but I would prefer McCartney III over a tour I’m not going to see. I think the last show I went to see was Robin Trower in 2019. Might see John Lodge next month for old time’s sake.
I hope Paul tours forever. I dont expect a rendition of Heh Heh Heh/Kanasas City nor Oh Darling, but there is plenty of his catalog still in his vocal range. I think some real hidden gems are Paul's sound checks where he plays a whole bunch of stuff and hopefully one day we'll get to hear them. I dont know why Paul and more like him just dont go to Vegas and play twice a week for 6 months. His ticket prices are another issue but people are buying them. I've seen him when you only had to pay $250 (Driving Rain tour) for good seats. I dont agree with everything you said here but I love a person with an opinion. Thanks for the Vid.
I again, agree Jackie!
I say perform what he can, add stuff from his latest albums, which have vocals he CAN sing, and then a new and younger audience could discover him as not only the living legacy that he is, but as a current and valid recording artist of the highest rank!
Your comment, I love a person with an opinion, was wonderful. I love quick wit!
I enjoyed the concert and so did the packed stadium that sang along with every song. Was his voice at 80 what it once was? No, it was a little shaky but not excruciating like the much younger Jon Bon Jovi. It didn’t kill the show. My 24 year old son, who is a big fan of The Beatles got to see him and loved every minute. I don’t regret going or spending the money.
Have his guitarists sing John's part and he could take some songs OFF
@@nealzokan2680 Yes many older artists find ways like this to rest. It’s not a bad suggestion
Excellent, very insightful video Michael! I truly was engaged by you and the subject! Love your channel! Just subbed. Cheers, Matt Street
I agree with you, I have a friend attending Paul's concert tonight in New Jersey and his seat was for 267.00 just in front of the pigeon section which are going for 248.00. Have no idea what they get for parking, but already for him and his wife its a expensive evening .... and who knows "Gas" ???? My guess 600.00 before a tune is played.
OUCH, DaddyBog!
And what about those t-shirts we discussed on ROYCE IN THE HOUSE Sunday?
Michael, just stumbled upon your channel, and I have to say I can't disagree with anything you've said here. I've made comments regarding Paul's voice being bad, only to get viciously attacked by others, who are apparently tone deaf.
Anyway, I started to dig into your other videos, particularly your Zeppelin album reviews, and it didn't take me long to subscribe to your channel! Keep the great videos coming!
Why should he retire? He's been around pretty much all of my life. The guy is one hell of a musician. The voice is still there, as is his musical ability! While folks want to see him, what's the problem? He'll give up when he's ready! He was made in Great Britain 🇬🇧. When it was great 👍. Long live Macca - keep going, man! 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵.
Saw him with my brothers 4 years ago. Great show. He was a little tired near the end. Still worth the money. My brothers saw him in Seattle this time. They said it was a better show, and the layoff may have been good for him.
This channel has popped up in my recommended list lately. I have watched a few but, after this one, color me gone. As far as I am concerned, Paul can play whatever he wants for as long as he want, with whoever he wants. He earned that right by being one of the two most influential musicians in the last 2 centuries
"Last 2 centuries" nevertheless...
And the other would be...?
He can and will do whatever he wants.As he says it’s his occupation AND his hobby. Why should anyone give up their hobby? He’s always loved music and music loves him. And the people.
I've never seen Paul in concert, but I'm pretty sure he's not trying to sing "Oh Darling"!
A cousin of mine has been to some of his shows & thinks perhaps it's time for Paul to hang it up as a regularly touring singer. He certainly doesn't need the $$!
I think between him & Elton John, they have more wealth than most 3rd World nations...
Don't get me wrong, I have always loved both of these guys & I think your analysis here is firm but fair...
Thanks for your fun to listen & learn videos, Michael... 👍🎶
Thanx, John! He IS a personal hero of mine, and it’s tough to admit that my favorite singer songwriter of all time can’t handle his vocals anymore!
Got tickets on the floor for $300 - was an amazing show
It might be because I've not been old enough to experience a prime Paul McCartney tour, but I saw him just last month and loved it. Yes his voice is that of an 80 year old, but he still gives it his all. He belted out golden slumbers with a beautiful growl to his voice. I thoroughly enjoyed my time (even if the crowd was pretty embarassing and still). Nice to hear other peoples thoughts though!
I liked the "run devil run" album yes mostly covers but were covered quit well. he's been playing this same show with set rotations with the same guys since this band started
his Glastonbury set last week was Awesome. I am not a huge McCartney fan, but that was one of the all time Great Glastonbury Shows. He seems better now than he did 20 years ago.
I have seen Paul so many times and have always enjoyed his shows snd I will go again Thanque Paul. 🎸♥️
Paul loves the feedback he gets from his fans, he loves what he does.
Saw Elton in 2019 Yellow Brick Road Farewell. His voice IMO is still strong. I love his low range rather than the 70's voice (crazy me). EJ voice is raspy and powerful (hear Boarder Song, just him and his piano for proof). Paul...well, different story.
I agree with many of your points. A theater tour of lesser-heard material would showcase Paul - "the artist" - in a way that these mass stadium shows cannot. Would elevate him even further. One thing you're missing, though, is that Paul is one of the few rockers not lowering keys and using autotune. So the vocals are a stretch, but the MUSIC still rocks. I respect Paul for that, even though it's become borderline unlistenable. I think Paul likes the huge venues and mass spectacle, so it's unlikely he'll change.
I do like that he doesn’t change keys! But I don’t think your average listener would notice, a 1/2 step lowering of certain songs. But your right, he deserves credit for NOT changing keys!, Scott!
I wa 6 years old when I saw the Beatles on Sullivan in '64. It took till 2009 to see McCartney live at the Hollywood Bowl. Took my wife, son and daughter. Tix $65 each. My expectations were very high for the performance, yet Paul exceeded them. Saw him in San Diego in 2015. Tix $75. Took my sister plus two nieces. Paul's voice was noticeably lower in quality but it was still a great show - and my guests were very happy and appreciative. Early this year i saw there was upcoming San Diego concert. This time the lowest price was about $250. I wouldn't pay that, even though "I can afford it ". Not worth it to me. I think about the dedicated fan who realllly wants to go but can't afford it. It's sad that a billionaire artist doesn't care about them, even if HE IS THE GOAT, which he is.
I Saw Him In Birmingham, England In 2003 At The NIA Arena ! He Blew The Place Apart!
I saw the first Fenway show. Loved it. I think if he still has it in him, he should do one last one maybe, "Let it Be"? :)
1. Musicians/artists should never retire. They stop when they feel like it.
2. Scale down? Yes. It's been fan demanded since the early 2000s for him to just do small theaters. And I love your idea of films being released with "rare" performances.
3. Nothing will change unless he needs to change his routine. But with him still selling, there is no need.
Three very awesome points here, Paul!
I just think he should consider option #4!
4. Change and have one last great autum career that will be written about in history books!
It could be his fourth incarnation of a career!😉
If there are still enough people to sell out stadiums, why should he scale down? That means thousands wouldn't get a chance to him, possibly ever.
The Stones charge more for a 2 hr set with 19 songs all of which we have heard a million times before.
An 80 yr old living legend, a music ICON, playing a 40 song ,3 hour set is worth all the money. Enjoy him while he still here.
He charges less for his concerts than the Rolling Stones. I saw him right before the pandemic & he was terrific. ☮️💟💟💟💟💟💟
No. Paul is beyond cool. Paul will never retire, Paul will never die.
This is why Robert plant amazes me !
He changes through the years vocally but interpreting songs beautifully
Moving through the ages so so wonderfully
What are your thoughts Michael?
I think using the Lennon footage is cheap nostalgia bait
Amen to that, Mike! I forgot to mention that, and I wanted to! Thanx!👌
Disagree. It’s touching, and an homage as well.
YES! He's rode that Beatle coattail long enough! Bless his heart.
I wonder if the reason the tickets are priced so high is because of massive insurance taken out on the tour. As to Paul's voice, on the concluding concert of the tour at Glastonbury, his voice was pretty good. Should his voice decline, he could always have guest vocalists singing on some of the songs, both live and on record. It will not affect his talent as a composer. His performance at Glastonbury which I saw on T.V. made me immensely proud of him and proud to be a Beatles fan. As to what the future holds, I just want Sir Paul and his family to be happy.
No, he should not retire. BTW your comments are all over the map: agreeing that he puts on a good show that just needs a set list tweak in one comment, and then agreeing that he needs to hang it up/retire in another comment.
Hey Michael, I agree with you that there are some songs that Paul probably should retire and bring out some newer stuff that he "can" sing. And you're right about ticket prices being way to high. I got to see him once back in 1990 at ASU. Nose bleed section, but he sounded great.
I saw Paul in Sioux Falls, SD several years ago, two or three days before Prince was found dead. You are spot on. The area was packed, I had okay seats and the prices were high. Paul and his band played exquisitely but even then, Paul’s vocal was a disappointment, as much as I hated to admit it. But I can at least say I saw him live. The ‘’Live and Let Die’’ cannons were a trip. Crazy loud….and I knew it was coming. I wondered if someone would eventually have a heart attack during his tour, because of those explosions.
Saw McCartney in 1989 on an oversold stadium tour for $10.00. You've seen him once, you have seen him. Great show, no need to see it again.
I hope he sees this and pays heed. !
If Paul retires or not isn’t our business. He can do what he wants.
I feel Paul should continue to play live if that is what he wants to do. If the fans still come or not is irrelevant. Yes his voice is much weaker but playing keeps him young and perhaps alive.
I agree, John! That’s why I suggested him altering his set list! A win/win solution for him and us fans!👌😉
I haven't had the good fortune to see sir Paul and you know what a big Beatles fan I am. I can't afford the tickets these day's, because like a vintage wine you can't put a price on it. As long as he keeps coming back, the price will go up.
Sold out stadiums at premium prices prove Paul will always have an adoring audience.
If you go to a Paul show you will notice the crowd goes to sleep when he plays his 21st century music. Paul commented on this when I saw him and said well I'm going to play some anyway. I too would also prefer to hear more 21st century Paul music, but most people would be disappointed. They want the classics.
He apparently still has the stamina to tour and his musicianship is without question, but his voice has transitioned into the wavery old man voice which in my mind reduces him to a novelty act and sentimental nostalgia ... if he wants to record new music until he dies more power to him, but tour? Naw...
As far as why playing few tunes from the last few albums on tour? Because few people in the audience want it to hear it. Face it, he's a Legacy Act, the audience is primarily Boomers who want some nostalgia from The Good Ol' Days (I'm one)... At this stage in his career it's mostly nostalgia...
Nostalgia sells...That's why i'm always spitting out the bucks when he's around...By the way i'm a GenX...
As far as I’m concerned, regardless of age, if a performer is unable to deliver the goods and are charging for tickets, it’s time to step away OR like Michael said, change your set list to do the songs you can still do at a high level. If, you’re not delivering the hits people will be highly disappointed.