As a lifelong music enthusiast with a soft spot for the Beatles, witnessing Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite on stage after all these years was nothing short of magical. The energy that night at the O2 Arena was electric, transporting me back to my childhood when the Beatles were the soundtrack to my life.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were reunited on stage at London’s O2 Arena on Thursday night.
McCartney welcomed his Beatles companion onto the stage to thunderous cheers before they performed hits like “Helter Skelter” and “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”. This was McCartney’s last performance on his “Got Back” tour, which began in April 2022. As Starr joined him, McCartney asked, “Shall we rock? Grab your drums, mate!
The last two surviving Beatles members and their audience found it an emotional experience: “It’s amazing playing with my old friend again, but eventually we must part ways. In closing… I’ve had a wonderful night and I appreciate you all,” Starr remarked as he left the stage. Since their band disbanded in 1969, they have performed together on numerous occasions.
Ronnie Wood, a member of The Rolling Stones on guitar, was brought into playing “Get Back” by Paul McCartney. This marked the first time in over five decades that McCartney played his original Hofner 500/1 bass guitar again. The instrument was stolen in 1972, but it was returned to him this year earlier.
As a dedicated fan, I’ve been thrilled to be part of the incredible two-year journey that is the Got Back Tour. Across 13 countries, this tour has graced 59 stages, with the legendary artist performing, despite being an impressive 82 years young. Unfortunately, a European leg was canceled in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the show must go on, and it certainly did! From the vibrant landscapes of Mexico and Brazil, the cultural heartbeats of France and Spain, the passionate rhythms of Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, to the familiar shores of my own United Kingdom, this tour has been a global celebration of music and resilience.
On Thursday evening, McCartney performed close to forty tracks, most of which were hits he’d recorded not just with the Beatles, but also with the group Wings and his individual studio releases.
The Beatles, originating from Liverpool, are recognized as the top-selling musical group of all time. Approximately 1.6 billion singles were sold in the U.S., and over 600 million albums found success worldwide. They hold an unparalleled record with 20 No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, making them the band with the most chart-topping songs ever.
John Lennon was shot dead in New York in 1980 and George Harrison died from cancer in 2001.
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2024-12-20 13:24