Friday Night Jazz Paul McCartney Live
Over the course of seeing concerts the past 3+ decades, I have had the good fortune to attend shows that were recorded and later distributed on CD/DVD a handful of times.
Up until recently, the most memorable was Aimee Mann’s Live at St. Ann’s Warehouse.
But this summer, I was lucky enough to attend Paul McCartney at Citi Field (as well as experience the Spontaneous Crowd Chorus).
I went to the Friday night show straight from work. The show was terrific, and I was thrilled to see it release as a reasonable priced set: Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City is 2 CDs + 1 DVD for $14.
As a huge Beatles fan, I avoided seeing earlier McCartney shows as they were mostly solo/Wings material. As you can see from the tour de force set list, it is heavily weighted with Beatles tunes. From the opener Drive My Car, followed by Jet, you can see a lot of thought went into the list. If there is any weakness, it is a run of 4 non Beatle tunes wedged between Blackbird and Eleanor Rigby. The rest of the list is outstanding.
The show itself was terrific — a full two and half hours — McCartney was in great voice. The songs surprised in their freshness, the stage presentation was classic old school, but it worked really well. McCartney is the consumate performer, and he showed that at age 67 (WTF!) he can still rock with the best of them.
If I have any complaints about the DVD, it is the director never seems to let the camera linger anywhere for more than a few seconds. Sometimes less cutting, and more continued footage is more.
For Beatles fans, or those whose kids want to get to know the band, this is a great place to start.
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December 11th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I was at that show — it was awesome. I didn’t realize it was available on DVD
Thanks!
December 11th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Sounds good for Beatles Fans…really good.
I’m still pushing Daryl’s House….for a good time. I just never was a huge Beatles fan (although I like McCartney who has stayed on) …and I’m from that era and love the lyrics and what they did for PEACE… Bad on me… But, some of your posters might like this one. If they want a good Friday Night “Unplugged.” Rock & Roll and Dancin’ in the STREETS…
http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/
December 11th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Jazzy SOUNDS…..Gladys Knight…. The Album Bombed…but I bought it and Love it. You can catch the snips on Amazon…it’s quiet and bluesy:
http://www.amazon.com/Before-Me-Gladys-Knight/dp/B000F0UZTQ
Gladys Knight offers up a moving, sophisticated tribute to honor great artists who influenced her so deeply,
October 4, 2006
By Matthew G. Sherwin
This CD represents Gladys Knight’s latest effort to move in new directions while she pays tribute to some of the greatest musical artists who ever came before her. The result is a beautifully prepared and touching tribute album with lush musical arrangements, Gladys in excellent form and a certain emotional experience that is rather difficult to put into words.
The CD opens strong with “Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me.” This song with its beautiful musical arrangement draws in the listener and leaves them already very hungry for more. Gladys is very precise about where she accentuates a syllable and where she lets words slide more gracefully. “The Man I Love” follows; this is a timeless classic and a personal favorite of mine because it is so romantic. As Gladys says, this type of classic will never die. It is too pure, too pristine and too universal to ever leave us.
Other songs I particularly like on this CD include “God Bless The Child;” Gladys’ beautiful rendition of “This Bitter Earth” which was made famous by Dinah Washington; “Someone To Watch Over Me” which highlights the universal human need for love and protection; “But Not For Me” with its mournful longing for a special someone to enter her life; the romantic “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “Stormy Weather” which was made famous by Lena Horne in the MGM movie entitled Cabin In The Sky.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R614RW72WTBID/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R614RW72WTBID
December 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
..oh come on,
let’s get real
love the beatles, too, but…
it’s FRIDAY night…
Miles davis et John Coltrane – So what
December 11th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
If anyone really wants Quirky…Delicious…
Check Out…Rod Steward and Dolly Parton doing that old Classic…”Baby It’s Cold Outside”……..what a DUO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9frFggnz4P0
December 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Rod Stewart…Wish Barry would allow EDIT FUNCTION…SHEESH!
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BR: heh heh
If we allowed editing, everyone would go back and change their stock picks/market calls!
December 11th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Wes Schott…Your link doesn’t work and not active. Barry’s Post has BOMBED…there’s only you and me and “crickets”….chirping….chirping…here tonight.
December 11th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
About 2000 people per hour have come by since the post went up 4 hours ago
THats not bad for a Friday night
The vast majority of BP readers are the strong silent types . . .
December 11th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I have to admit to being a 50 something 60s rock aficionado — Beatles/Stones/Who were great, but I nver got into the solo work from Roger/Mick/Paul.
I have heard good things about these discs . . .
December 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
@Barry Ritholtz Says:
December 11th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
About 2000 people per hour have come by since the post went up 4 hours ago
THats not bad for a Friday night
The vast majority of BP readers are the strong silent types
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EYES ROLL….I dunno Barry…I feel like I was at a party where the “In Crowd” peeked in door and left because it was just too DAMNED QUIET…..
Your Contrary Views would seem to say if 2000 folks “come and go” and only a couple of people stopped by to “pay respects” then it’s like a funeral…for someone who died that no one cared for and they pop in…tip the hat..and leave fast. They don’t even bother to sign the Guest Book.
Whatever….
. .
December 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Barry already did that….but for the guest stopping by who missed it ….it’s quite a watch. It’s enough liveliness for Friday to watch that one! And maybe the most important news of this snoozy week.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Post above is for “holulu Says” in reply.
December 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
BTW, BR…
It might just be a quiet Friday with folks exhausted from it all and folks stopping by just to see “what’s goin’ on.”
There’s an old Temptations song about “What’s Goin’ On.” But, if I get the link I’ll lose my post here. It’s on You Tube..if anyone is interested. All exhausted….and time to take a break….just stoppin’ by…
December 11th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
BR – Access is just another example of the joys of living in NYC – I always liked the loge seats at Carnegie Hall. Took my wife to see the Byrds/Flying Burrito Bros there on the way to points east and west. Paul has an amazing book to choose from. Dont want to start trouble but in the r&r sphere whos catalog compares? Neil Diamond fans will be shot on sight. cat
December 12th, 2009 at 12:51 am
I’m going to go ahead and say it: I like Paul’s post-Beatles stuff. Not as much as George’s, but still.
December 12th, 2009 at 1:37 am
Sorry to interrupt,
I bought tickets for YES at town hall on february 14th and my pissed off wife reminded me we’re not in town.
If anyone is interested, I’m not scalping, 17th row,center stage, came up to $194.90.
Seat location: section ORCH, row R, seats 109-111
http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org/pages/seating-chart.html#
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BR: I just saw Yes (opening act ASIA) earlier this year — great show !
December 12th, 2009 at 2:01 am
I love this version of Ob La Di Ob La Da
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmSl49bTI1A
December 12th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
wasn’t Asia formed by some members of Yes. did Steve Howe played in both bands at the show last summer?
December 13th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Yes he did — I wasnt an Asia fan, but they impressed that night !