" when Emotional Rescue files it's taxes at the end of each year;
it lists the other Stones albums as dependents. "
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" August 17, 2010 -- Macca Report News Exclusive
Paul rumored to play 6 shows in the fall
It appears that rumors of Paul doing another US leg in the late fall is true (as reported first on the Macca Report). It is likely that the Midwest (Chicago , Minneapolis & Omaha in October?) will be included in this leg during October/November.
Also former Wings member Denny Laine will be attending the Pittsburgh shows this week.
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August 17, 2010 -- Macca Report News Exclusive
Paul in Philly - Show 1 - August 14, 2010 - fan reviews and photos
Special thanks to Macca Reporters: DebbieG, Sandy Lopez, Bob Gannon, Chuck and Pam Gallagher, Wayne Young, Tom and James Liverani
Philly Sound Check first night details
Paul was very late due to his plane being delayed and heavy traffic from the airport. He was expected around 4:15pm but didn't arrive until about 5:20pm. Abe was there first. About 15 minutes later Wix arrived. Wix walked across the arena floor to the stage and stopped and posed for pictures with numerous fans. Rusty arrived next followed by Brian.
They went through a few jams-waiting for Paul. During the lulls-Paul's lady in charge of VIP ticketing, Shelley Lazar, kept us up to date as to Paul's unexpected delays, and was very pleasant to talk to sharing interesting anecdotes about Paul. Paul's tour director, Barrie Marshall, came out and spoke with a few fans.
There were approximately 100 people at the soundcheck including the Hewlett-Packard VIPs that seem to be at every show and sound check. Flaming Pie Guitar picks were given to everyone.
Once Paul arrived, he seemed tired at first, but the sound check went on until about 6:40pm. He was in good spirits though and did chat with fans from the stage. Paul stopped several times to confer with the band and they appeared to be making changes to how they were going to do things.They stood around the base of the drums and he wrote out things several times. Very interesting to see him craft his work.
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The Concert Saturday, August 14th
The Philly crowd has traditionally been some of the most wild audiences when Paul is playing and this night was no different.
During the concert the band and Paul had plenty of energy. The band was laughing and having a good time all night.
People in the front rows were allowed to take pictures with point and shoot cameras and cell phones and Paul actually posed while singing and playing several times so people could get a better shot. There appeared to be many cameras in the Wachovia Center. Security seemed OK with this, but no video was allowed. Flash also was not allowed.
Paul told his usual story about being distracted by the signs and then made sure he read every one and told fans "You can put them down now, I've read them all." He clearly got a kick out of a few signs and pointed to the people who made them and nodded his approval. It is amazing how he can do so right in the middle of singing and playing and not miss a note or beat.
Brian and Paul were laughing and joking during a couple of songs.
Abe did his usual funny dance movements including the Macarena while hitting the foot pedal on "Dance Tonight." Abe and Wix were constantly laughing and smiling.You could tell they were all having a really good time.
Paul acknowledged the fans who held up "Ram On" signs just before playing the song on ukulele.
Rusty did his high leg kicks during several songs without missing a note as did Paul.
Paul told his story about how much George loved playing the ukulele and played "Something" and segued nicely from the ukulele to a complete electric version. The crowd loved the pictures of George on the screen as the song played and cheered loudly as the pictures went through the phases of George's life.
Paul told the crowd that "Here Today" was an imaginery conversation he had with John and you could hear a pin drop as he played. His voice did not crack as he sang this beautiful and emotional song but his eyes did tear up a bit as he stepped back after the song was finished. The crowd cheered loudly for this touching song.
After playing "Yesterday," Paul called up a woman from the front row who had held up a sign that said "I am a breast cancer survivor... " She wanted Macca to sign her body for a tattoo. She came up and Paul signed her lower back. Paul joked that he wasn't going to be signing anyone's "butts".
Right after that, he called up a young girl from the front row Dara Roberts. You may remember her story. She is handicapped and her parents were trying to get good seats up front because she is in a wheelchair. The Wachovia Center was only willing to supply them with seats further away from the stage despite them paying for the expensive tickets. Once the story hit the news, Paul's people stepped in and got her a front row seat!!
She was carried on stage by Brian Riddle and placed back in her wheelchair when she came on stage. Paul walked over to her on Rusty's side and gave her a big hug to the joy and jubilation of the crowd. Then Paul walked back to his mic and summoned her over to say "hello to Philadelphia". He held the mic down for her as she gave a robust "Hello Philadelphia" which was met with an earth shattering cheer from the crowd. Paul and band were smiling ear to ear.
Paul bent down and gave Dara a big hug and stroked her cheek.
Just before the encores Paul commented on how many young children he saw in the audience and said how much he liked that. Paul winked and pointed at Kelly and Patrick Gallagher sitting in the front row. He gave them long friendly nods of approval for the signs they made and smiled at them as they sang along. (see below)
This has definitely been a tour with filled dreams come true for numerous fans.
Autographs from the stage
Paul signed around 5 items after the last song.
Congrats to Chuck and Pam Gallagher and their two boys Kelly (13) and Patrick (12) Paul autographed their "High In The Clouds" book. His security man made sure that Paul got the book even as the confetti showered down on everyone including Paul. Macca waited until the security guard handed the book to him and the guard handed the autographed book to the kids.
He also signed a Beatles Rock Band drumhead.
Philadelphia - Wachovia Center - First Show - SETLIST - August 14, 2010
1. Venus and Mars / Rockshow
2. Jet
3. All My Loving
4. Letting Go
5. Got To Get You Into My Life
6. Highway
7. Let Me Roll It / Foxy Lady
8. The Long And Winding Road
9. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five
10. Let 'Em In
11. My Love
12. I'm Looking Through You
13. Two Of Us
14. Blackbird
15. Here Today
16. Dance Tonight
17. Mrs. Vandebilt
18. Eleanor Rigby
19. Ram On
20. Something
21. Sing The Changes
22. Band On The Run
23. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
24. Back In The USSR
25. I've Got A Feeling
26. Paperback Writer
27. A Day In The Life / Give Peace A Chance
28. Let It Be
29. Live And Let Die
30. Hey Jude
First Encore:
31. Day Tripper
32. Lady Madonna
33. Get Back
Second Encore:
34. Yesterday
35. Helter Skelter
36. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)/ The End "
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