' how are things in Detroit these days joey ? '
" July 25, 2011 -- Macca Report News
Fan on the run meets Macca in Detroit
Paul made a surprise visit before his Detroit concert to Hitsville Recording studios where the greatest Motown hits were recorded.
Lucky "Fan On Run" Rick Glover of Beatlefan magazine just happened leaving Hitsville when Paul's entourage pulled up.
"I was there just to see the building myself, said Rick. "As I was leaving, the cars pulled up."
Rick got a big hug from Paul who said, 'I always look for you' [at the gigs]".
Super fan Glover, who has been to a multitude of Macca concerts, always carries his "FANS ON THE RUN SIGN" which he holds up at every show he attends. You can read about his Macca adventures in Beatlefan Magazine.
Paul and a very happy Rick Glover
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July 25, 2011 -- Macca Report News
Comerica Park July 24, Detroit, MI early report
Paul adds Hitch Hike to set list
Concert Set List
1. Hello Goodbye
2. Junior's Farm
3. All My Loving
4. Jet
5. Drive My Car
6. Sing The Changes
7. Hitch Hike
8. The Night Before
9. Let Me Roll It/Foxy Lady
10. Paperback Writer
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. Nineteen Hundred and Eight-Five
13. Let 'Em In
14. Maybe I'm Amazed
15. I've Just Seen A Face
16. I Will
17. Blackbird
18. Here Today
19. Dance Tonight
20. Mrs. Vandebilt
21. Eleanor Rigby
22. Something
23. Band On The Run
24.Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
25. Back in the USSR
26. I've Got A Feeling
27. A Day In The Life/Give Peace A Chace
28. Let It Be
29. Live & Let Die
30. Hey Jude
Encore
31. Lady Madonna
32. Day Tripper
33. Get Back
Second Encore
34. Yesterday
35. Helter Skelter
36. Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End
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July 25, 2011 -- Detroit Free Press
Paul McCartney concert: A little luck, a lot of smiles -- even some tears
At times stirring, at times triumphant, and always irresistibly fun, this was Paul McCartney's night in Detroit.
Comerica Park, one of five stops on McCartney's summer stadium tour, was host to an evening of musical thrills and rich nostalgia for a spirited crowd of more than 30,000.
They'd gathered under the Detroit skyline for a long night of hits from the man who helped design the blueprint.
McCartney, trim and reciprocated with perhaps the most elastic and generous set he's ever played here, steering through a staggering array of Beatles classics, Wings hits and solo tunes.
Foreboding clouds and rumbles of thunder had greeted the multigenerational audience of families, older couples and young friends as they streamed into the stands ahead of the show. But in the minutes before McCartney took the stage at 8:30 p.m. - as "With a Little Luck" fittingly played over the PA - the sun began to break out in the distance.
A little luck, a little magic, a lot of smiles, even a few tears, as McCartney served up a set that launched with a bright "Hello Goodbye" and wound through nearly half a century of music.
The 69-year-old star, looser and chattier onstage than he's been in years, was a dependably delightful presence, pulling out the vintage Paul moves - fists pumping, fingers pointing, eyes winking at the audience.
"This is so cool," he said, pausing early to scan the crowd. "I'm gonna take a moment here to drink in these Detroit vibrations."
With fireball drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. an unmistakable presence in back, McCartney's veteran band provided the crisp ooohs on "All My Loving" and dark ahhhs on "Eleanor Rigby," wrapping their voices together for "Paperback Writer."
There was highlight upon highlight: There was a sterling "Maybe I'm Amazed," rousing "Let It Be," winsomely brisk "I've Just Seen a Face," punchy "Jet," jaunty "The Night Before," a charming "I Will," a racing "Back in the USSR."
The crowd roared as the regular set closed out with the reliable fanfare of "Hey Jude" and "Live and Let Die," punctuated with fireworks. As the show rolled past its 2-1/2 hour mark, McCartney led the band through an uptempo encore that included "Day Tripper" and "Get Back."
A second and final encore stayed on the Beatles theme, with the lilt of "Yesterday" rolling into the scalding energy of "Helter Skelter" into a glorious, show-wrapping run through the close of "Abbey Road": "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight" and a crackling "The End."
McCartney was energetic and versatile, heading to a piano when he wasn't with his Hofner bass or tapping a yummy collection of vintage guitars.
The performances were roundly top-notch, the occasional cracks in McCartney's voice more like little marks of ebullience, as on the high notes of "Let Me Roll It" and "Maybe I'm Amazed."
With a mix of enthusiasm and reverence, he talked about his visit to the Motown Historical Museum - the former studio complex on West Grand Boulevard that he called "the holy grail." (He'd spent about two hours there today, according to a museum official.)
"That took me back," he said, going on to recall his younger years studying Motown records to learn parts. He and his band then launched into a lively cover of Marvin Gaye's "Hitch Hike," picked "especially for Detroit," McCartney said.
He was in a reflective mood, dishing up anecdotes about Jimi Hendrix and late band mates John Lennon and George Harrison - including a ukulele-led rendition of the latter's "Something."
McCartney also referenced his first-ever trip to Detroit, with the Beatles in 1964.
"I was just thinking today about the first time we came over," he said. "The people of Detroit gave us a beautiful welcome -- just like you're giving us tonight."
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July 25, 2011 -- The Detroit News
Paul McCartney takes Detroit by storm
Thunder and lightning raked across the sky over Comerica Park Sunday night, but it was no match for the fireworks Paul McCartney mustered onstage, both figuratively and literally.
His well-honed showmanship and impeccable music filled hearts and minds in the sold-out ballpark even before fireworks exploded over the stage during "Live and Let Die."
And he was a gracious visitor. McCartney gave heartfelt thanks to Detroit and Motown early on.
"We had a little time off today and we went to the Motown museum," McCartney told the crowd, six songs into the set. "Holy grail! When I was listening to records as a kid in Liverpool, learning the songs 'You Really Got a Hold on Me' (by the Miracles) and 'Money' (by Barrett Strong), wow! So we'd like to do a song we don't normally do, for Detroit and for Motown, one of my favorites by Mr. Marvin Gaye."
And with that, he led his tight band into "Hitchhike," one of Gaye's early hits. "Thank you Detroit, and thank you Motown!" the former Beatle said after a rendition rhythmic enough to make a Funk Brother smile.
Rain showers cooled off the audience earlier, and a boom of thunder hit just before 8 p.m., prompting the crowd to cheer - what a way to go, right? Watching an original Beatle from a $200 seat as lightning arcs across downtown Detroit.
But the rain let up by the time McCartney took the stage. He's racked up 69 years but looks as trim as when he first played Olympia Stadium in Detroit in 1964, a brash 22-year-old.
(Yes, at this point he'd have to sing "When I Was 64").
He strode onto the stage at 8:30 sharp on black Beatle boots, clutching his Hofner "Beatle" bass guitar.
"You say yes, I say no you say stop but I say go go go" were the first words we heard as he kicked off with the Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye."
Dressed in a black collarless jacket with red piping down the front over a white button-up shirt, McCartney shucked his jacket early on to reveal thin suspenders.
At one point, the former Beatle stopped the show, to "take a minute to drink in these Detroit vibrations," he said, nodding and smiling as the crowd cheered, wetting his finger and then waggling it in the universal sign for "hot"!
Let there be no mistake, McCartney can still sing. His voice has deepened over the years from the sparkling, high Irish tenor of the '60s, but there is a burnished suppleness to it that serves him well over what would be a long show for a 30-year-old. And in a pinch he can evince a fab winsomeness with a well-chosen high note.
There is no substitute, not even the Beatles' "Love" show, for singing the "Nah nah nah" chorus along with the real thing. For three hours, we were all fab again.
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July 25, 2011 -- CBS Local News WWJ (Detroit)
Paul McCartney Rocks Comerica Park
Well, he's 69 now and Paul McCartney is still going strong. And, after more than three decades he's back in Detroit. The former Beatle will be in concert at Comerica Park Sunday night.
Speaking live on WWJ, Tom Wilson, President of Olympia Entertainment, says McCartney's backstage requirements are not too unusual.
Wilson says McCartney's team is "meticulous," ensuring that they deliver a great show every single night.
"As everybody knows, Paul became a vegetarian 30 yrs ago, with his late wife, Linda, and that continues, so a lot of requests for the crew and for Paul it's vegetarian meals," said Wilson.
Wilson has seen a number of McCartney shows, including several at the Palace of Auburn Hills. He expects it to be a great show.
Wilson told WWJ that if there are thunderstorms, than the show will be halted, but if there's rain, we'll all get a little wet, and maybe that'll feel good after this week. "
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