I'm going to see Paul McCartney sunday !

rocksteady Max · July 18th, 2008, 02:19 PM

I'm so excited. I'm going to see Paul McCartney free show in Quebec City for the 400th anniversary of its fondation. 300 000 people are expected !!

RiverDog · July 18th, 2008, 02:24 PM

A free McCartney concert!?!

I have ALWAYS wanted to see him but it's always too expensive.

Enjoy!

OutlawSteph1975 · July 18th, 2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverDog

I have ALWAYS wanted to see him but it's always too expensive.

Yeah, me too. I had just landed my first good paying job out of college when Sir Paul rolled through.. and the tickets were $200. It was either that or the car payment.

Have fun Max. That will be a serious crowd!!

meyekel · July 18th, 2008, 02:59 PM

I saw him when he rolled through Denver a few years ago and it was amazing. I got to witness a true legend in music and am very grateful to have had the opportunity. I did get styled with free tickets to the VIP boxes too which was just lucky timing on my part. No one in my office could go and when they finally asked me I said hell yeah! You will love the show, he's still got it.

teleman65 · July 18th, 2008, 03:58 PM

And to think some people are complaining about Paul McCartney's presence.

Mark Davis · July 18th, 2008, 04:51 PM

I cant think of anyone Id rather see than Paul. Id even be willing to sell one of my guitars cause you can always get another guitar bit might not have a chance to ever see Paul.

D.K. Buchanon · July 18th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I saw McCartney and Wings back in 76...tickets....$8.00 bucks....

Saw Zeppelin...2 nights in a row...1975...total ticket for cost both nights...$ 8.00 bucks....

hekawi · July 18th, 2008, 05:57 PM

I saw Paul in '93. AMAZING! lots of Beatles tunes, and just seeing him play that old Hofner bass gives you chills. among the highlights:

Live & Let Die with fireworks

Singing the "na-na-na-nananana's" at the end of Hey Jude along with 65,000 people

Frank B · July 18th, 2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by teleman65

And to think some people are complaining about Paul McCartney's presence.

Yup, heard about that...

Some moron tried to make this a political and cultural thing. Come on...
And the media gave him a lot of air time of course. He voiced his opinion and later retracted his comments because everybody was pissed at him. Everybody I talk to think it's great.
Case closed.

Ironically, I won't go because Sunday I have a gig where I'll play 90 minutes of Beatles songs...

rocksteady Max · July 18th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Thanks guys !! I'm now even more excited !! At first I thought it would be stupid to loose the only occasion to see one of the last standing Beatles. But now I think I'll see one of the greatest show in my life.

Concerning the political criticism about his coming to Quebec ...
It is a landmark of the province of Quebec (the only french speaking province/state of North America) to feel threatened by stuff like this . But , again, it is so uncalled for ... Let the dogs barf (I guess ...)

gtech · July 18th, 2008, 10:01 PM

I'm living in Quebec city and I'm not sure I will want to go thru that crowd to see him that night. You'll have to get there early to have a good place.

I'll have to think about it again. It would be my only occasion to see him live.

JKjr · July 18th, 2008, 10:33 PM

Seen Sir Paul 3 times over 4 decades. If I could see him 3 more times over the next week I'd go to all three.And how does that guy look and sound soooo good at his age? Think he's got a portrait hidden in the attic somewhere?

MMJeronimo · July 18th, 2008, 11:14 PM

I'm seeing Ringo next sunday!

Mark Davis · July 19th, 2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MMJeronimo

I'm seeing Ringo next sunday!

Ringo is also gonna be sorta close to me on July 22nd in Lemore Calif.

Gibson · July 19th, 2008, 01:31 AM

I saw Paul in London (Wembley Arena?) in 1990. I didn't have much cash in those days, so it can't have been that expensive.

It was a great show and a lot of fun. Does he still have the energy to bring it like he used to?

Mark Davis · July 19th, 2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gibson

I saw Paul in London (Wembley Arena?) in 1990. I didn't have much cash in those days, so it can't have been that expensive.

It was a great show and a lot of fun. Does he still have the energy to bring it like he used to?

Every concert DVD or on TV Ive seen from Paul has been good there is no way you can tell the man is 65 years old just from listening to him.

Hes definatly still got it.

RollingThunder75 · July 19th, 2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gtech

I'm living in Quebec city and I'm not sure I will want to go thru that crowd to see him that night. You'll have to get there early to have a good place.

I'll have to think about it again. It would be my only occasion to see him live.

When Paul McCartney finally tours, I will have to drive at least four hours and probably pay anywhere from $200 to $400 to see him. I'll do it, because he's the only artist left that I absolutely have to see, and I probably won't go to anymore concerts after I see Paul.

He's coming to your town. You would honestly pass up the opportunity to sing "Hey Jude" with THAT many people? For free????

For great justice, go see Paul McCartney. The only thing that would keep me from that show is if Jesus or any member of the Traveling Wilburys showed up at my door and told me not to. Well, maybe not Jeff Lynne, but you get my point.

beep.click · July 19th, 2008, 03:36 AM

Oh yeah??? Big whoops! I'm, uh, I'm going to see, uh, Herman's Hermits this weekend! For free!!! So there!

(OK, so I'm a little jealous.

)

(I'm also pretty jazzed, actually, because I saw HH a year or two back, and they put on a really, really good live show!)

Scotland · July 19th, 2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by beep.click

Oh yeah??? Big whoops! I'm, uh, I'm going to see, uh, Herman's Hermits this weekend! For free!!! So there!

(OK, so I'm a little jealous.

)

(I'm also pretty jazzed, actually, because I saw HH a year or two back, and they put on a really, really good live show!)

I would hope it would be free.

Frank B · July 19th, 2008, 08:26 AM

What a bummer... When done with the gig, I'd have to drive downtown; I don't think that by then, I'd be able to get a any spot worth the trip, let alone a parking place within walking distance.
But FYI; if you're like me and you can't get there, you can actually order the show live on PPV on Illico and there is a giant screen setup in Levis for those nice people living on the south shore.
We got this beatles gig before Sir Paul's presence was announced. Had I known, I wouldn't have done it.

Big Lug · July 19th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Happy 400th Birthday Quebec City!

trag-o-caster · July 19th, 2008, 02:49 PM

I saw Paul in Cincinatti back in the early 90's. He came to the Pontiac Silverdome on a night when my band was playing, so we couldn't go. So, we decided to all get tickets and drive down to see him in Cinci. It was way cool, although we were sitting up in the nosebleed section.

He had Hamish Stuart on rhythm guitar/bass, and ol' what's his name that came out of the Pretenders on lead guitar - MacIntosh. It was a great band! Linda was there too.

Boy, the world has a whole new respect for Linda Eastman, after the Heather Mills debacle eh???

Anyhoo, I had binoculars, and spent most of the time watching to see what Linda was really doing up there. Mostly tambourine playing. She mashed down on some keys from time to time, but I don't think they were turned up.

Paul (or Faul - depending on who you ask) played an acoustic solo set featuring "Yesterday" in which he completely forgot the words on the second verse, singing "Suddenly.... (and then a look of horror on Sir Paul's face, he sings....) da da da da da da da da daaaaa...." The whole crowd busted out laughing.

This was during a time when the feud between Paul and Yoko was at a peak, and flying over the stadium was a small plane towing a big banner that read "Yoko Free Zone". I thought that was hilarious!

Paul's always had a great sense of humor. I hope he maintains that after being put through the Mills (pun intended).

Go Paul go!

Frank B · July 21st, 2008, 01:13 AM

Man, what a show ! Sir Paul was amazing
A true gentlemen
wow...

Mark Davis · July 21st, 2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank B

Man, what a show ! Sir Paul was amazing
A true gentlemen
wow...

Thats great wish I could have been there with ya.

tazzboy · July 21st, 2008, 02:07 AM

I know Paul guest appear at 2 of Billy Joel Shea Stadium concerts.

July 18th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
rocksteady Max Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montréal Age: 26 Posts: 454	I'm going to see Paul McCartney sunday ! I'm so excited. I'm going to see Paul McCartney free show in Quebec City for the 400th anniversary of its fondation. 300 000 people are expected !!

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RiverDog Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Augustine, FL Age: 39 Posts: 347	A free McCartney concert!?! I have ALWAYS wanted to see him but it's always too expensive. Enjoy! __________________ Aaron "Rain is God's way of washing off hippies." - Demetri Martin

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 58 Posts: 12,840	I cant think of anyone Id rather see than Paul. Id even be willing to sell one of my guitars cause you can always get another guitar bit might not have a chance to ever see Paul. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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D.K. Buchanon Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Age: 51 Posts: 210 4 Photos	I saw McCartney and Wings back in 76...tickets....$8.00 bucks.... Saw Zeppelin...2 nights in a row...1975...total ticket for cost both nights...$ 8.00 bucks.... __________________ You said no strings could secure you at the station.

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hekawi Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 2,031	I saw Paul in '93. AMAZING! lots of Beatles tunes, and just seeing him play that old Hofner bass gives you chills. among the highlights: Live & Let Die with fireworks Singing the "na-na-na-nananana's" at the end of Hey Jude along with 65,000 people __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

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meyekel Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 204	I saw him when he rolled through Denver a few years ago and it was amazing. I got to witness a true legend in music and am very grateful to have had the opportunity. I did get styled with free tickets to the VIP boxes too which was just lucky timing on my part. No one in my office could go and when they finally asked me I said hell yeah! You will love the show, he's still got it.

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rocksteady Max Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montréal Age: 26 Posts: 454	Thanks guys !! I'm now even more excited !! At first I thought it would be stupid to loose the only occasion to see one of the last standing Beatles. But now I think I'll see one of the greatest show in my life. Concerning the political criticism about his coming to Quebec ... It is a landmark of the province of Quebec (the only french speaking province/state of North America) to feel threatened by stuff like this . But , again, it is so uncalled for ... Let the dogs barf (I guess ...)

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gtech Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 59 Posts: 1,999 173 Photos	I'm living in Quebec city and I'm not sure I will want to go thru that crowd to see him that night. You'll have to get there early to have a good place. I'll have to think about it again. It would be my only occasion to see him live. __________________ Back to practice now...to make my Teles sound good.

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JKjr Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 230	Seen Sir Paul 3 times over 4 decades. If I could see him 3 more times over the next week I'd go to all three.And how does that guy look and sound soooo good at his age? Think he's got a portrait hidden in the attic somewhere?

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MMJeronimo TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 38	I'm seeing Ringo next sunday!

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Gibson Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 464	I saw Paul in London (Wembley Arena?) in 1990. I didn't have much cash in those days, so it can't have been that expensive. It was a great show and a lot of fun. Does he still have the energy to bring it like he used to?

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beep.click Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Age: 49 Posts: 1,963	Oh yeah??? Big whoops! I'm, uh, I'm going to see, uh, Herman's Hermits this weekend! For free!!! So there! (OK, so I'm a little jealous. ) (I'm also pretty jazzed, actually, because I saw HH a year or two back, and they put on a really, really good live show!) __________________ "It looked like a giant green gum drop to me."

July 19th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
Frank B Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec city, canada Posts: 317 10 Photos	What a bummer... When done with the gig, I'd have to drive downtown; I don't think that by then, I'd be able to get a any spot worth the trip, let alone a parking place within walking distance. But FYI; if you're like me and you can't get there, you can actually order the show live on PPV on Illico and there is a giant screen setup in Levis for those nice people living on the south shore. We got this beatles gig before Sir Paul's presence was announced. Had I known, I wouldn't have done it. __________________ "Don't play what's there, play what's not there.” Miles Davis

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Big Lug Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Mainland, the Great White North Posts: 617	Happy 400th Birthday Quebec City! __________________ "Set my compass North I've got winter in my blood." Robbie Robertson

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trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,572	I saw Paul in Cincinatti back in the early 90's. He came to the Pontiac Silverdome on a night when my band was playing, so we couldn't go. So, we decided to all get tickets and drive down to see him in Cinci. It was way cool, although we were sitting up in the nosebleed section. He had Hamish Stuart on rhythm guitar/bass, and ol' what's his name that came out of the Pretenders on lead guitar - MacIntosh. It was a great band! Linda was there too. Boy, the world has a whole new respect for Linda Eastman, after the Heather Mills debacle eh??? Anyhoo, I had binoculars, and spent most of the time watching to see what Linda was really doing up there. Mostly tambourine playing. She mashed down on some keys from time to time, but I don't think they were turned up. Paul (or Faul - depending on who you ask) played an acoustic solo set featuring "Yesterday" in which he completely forgot the words on the second verse, singing "Suddenly.... (and then a look of horror on Sir Paul's face, he sings....) da da da da da da da da daaaaa...." The whole crowd busted out laughing. This was during a time when the feud between Paul and Yoko was at a peak, and flying over the stadium was a small plane towing a big banner that read "Yoko Free Zone". I thought that was hilarious! Paul's always had a great sense of humor. I hope he maintains that after being put through the Mills (pun intended). Go Paul go! __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

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Frank B Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec city, canada Posts: 317 10 Photos	Man, what a show ! Sir Paul was amazing A true gentlemen wow... __________________ "Don't play what's there, play what's not there.” Miles Davis

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tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon Age: 31 Posts: 3,181	I know Paul guest appear at 2 of Billy Joel Shea Stadium concerts. __________________ tazzboy