McCartney Returns To The Ed Sullivan Theater

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Paul McCartney

Last time Paul McCartney played the Ed Sullivan Theater it was really great for his career. And since last night's encore was 45 years in the making, David Letterman gave him the whole show. Sir Paul reminisced with the Late Show host -- Ed Sullivan was scary, "Paul Is Dead" was strange, working with Michael Jackson was great ... until it was "just business" -- but the memorable stuff happened outside on the marquee. There the ex-Beatle performed "Get Back" and (the Fireman's) "Sing The Changes" for broadcast, and "Coming Up," "Band On The Run," "Let Me Roll It"/"Purple Haze," "Helter Skelter," and "Back In The USSR" for the gathering crowd.

Interview

"Get Back"/"Sing The Changes"

"Band On The Run"

Dude's on a farewell tour! Here's where you can see him:

07/17 - New York, NY @ Citi Field
07/18 - New York, NY @ Citi Field
07/21 - New York, NY @ Citi Field
08/01 - Landover, MD @ FedExField
08/05 - Boston, MA @ Fenway Park
08/06 - Boston, MA @ Fenway Park
08/15 - Atlanta, GA @ Piedmont Park
08/17 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
08/19 - Arlington, TX @ New Dallas Cowboys Stadium

Posted at 9:31 AM by Scott in Photo, Tour Dates, Video
Tags: David Letterman | Paul McCartney | The Beatles

14 Comments

2 Legends.

Posted by: Matt at 07/16/09 9:40 AM  | Reply
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Like a real smoothie...

Posted by: Steve Miller #5 at 07/16/09 10:45 AM  | Reply
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"Farewell tour"? Bite your tongue.

Posted by: Chris at 07/16/09 11:07 AM  | Reply
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Great respect for Mr. McCartney, but it drives me slightly nuts when old people are so obviously dying their hair. I had more gray hairs than Paul does now when I was 12 years old.

Posted by: -Spirit-of- at 07/16/09 11:56 AM  | Reply
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Well I look at it this way: He's 67 years old. He's a living legend. If he wants to dye his hair or go natural the choice is his. I absolutely LOVED the mini concert by the way and I am really hoping to see him in concert soon

Posted by: Maccarules  in reply to -Spirit-of-'s comment at 07/16/09 1:56 PM  | Reply
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Still looking good, still vibrant. Not so sure about his relevancy but, hey, it's McCartney. All is ever had to do in my book was Eleanor Rigby and that would have been enough.

Posted by: Ashley Lauren at 07/16/09 12:12 PM  | Reply
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he's a fucking beatle. he'll always be relevant.

Posted by: mdgwsu89  in reply to Ashley Lauren's comment at 07/16/09 9:51 PM  | Reply
Score = 7

That Fireman album was criminally overlooked. I recommend checking that album out. It is really great.

Posted by: Greg at 07/16/09 1:10 PM  | Reply
Score = 5

An excellent album. The man still has it!

Posted by: Maccarules  in reply to Greg's comment at 07/16/09 1:59 PM  | Reply
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Old men that look like lesbians.

Posted by: Justin at 07/16/09 1:45 PM  | Reply
Score = -12

Epic

Posted by: JF at 07/16/09 2:01 PM  | Reply
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Best free things happen in this city while I'm working :(

Posted by: d33r at 07/16/09 3:55 PM  | Reply
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ahhh, an oldie but a goodie in more ways than one! regarding Paul McCartney's catalog sold to Michael Jackson, i wonder if paul now stands a chance at getting that back?

Posted by: Busted Keys at 07/16/09 6:39 PM  | Reply
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Wow. So glad this Beatle is still doing it. I always think of his vocal on 'Oh Darling' from Abbey Road. Chills.

Posted by: timsored at 07/22/09 11:26 PM  | Reply
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