Paul McCartney to Thrill Fans Again in Paris with 'Got Back' Tour
Paul McCartney has delighted his French fans with the announcement of two major concerts scheduled for December 4 and 5, 2024, at the Paris La Défense Arena. This declaration came in a video message on Monday, in which McCartney fondly recalled his previous performance at the same venue in 2018. Tickets will be available from June 21 at 10 a.m., creating a buzz among music enthusiasts.
The 'Got Back' World Tour, a clever nod to the Beatles' track Get Back, has already seen remarkable success. Launched in the United States in 2022, the tour featured 16 significant shows before making headlines at the Glastonbury festival with a performance hailed by the British Times as 'the best concert ever.' The tour continued through Australia, Mexico, and Brazil in 2023, garnering widespread acclaim for McCartney and his talented ensemble.
Accompanied by his long-time band, including Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens on keyboards, Brian Ray on bass and guitar, Rusty Anderson on guitar, and Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums, McCartney aims to recreate the magic once again for his fans. The band is further complemented by the Hot City Horns, comprising Mike Davis on trumpet, Kemji Fenton on saxophones, and Paul Burton on trombone. The French concerts are promised to feature state-of-the-art audio and video technology, ensuring a memorable experience from every seat in the grand venue.
McCartney fondly associated his return with past performances in France, hinting at an exciting setlist filled with surprises. He remarked, ‘It's always great in France. So come on, let's party.’ The anticipation is building as Paris prepares to welcome one of the founding fathers of pop music for what promises to be an unforgettable musical journey.
- Paul McCartney's beloved, newly released album ‘One Hand Clapping’ has added to the excitement. Originally recorded live in 1974, this album features never-before-released tracks including reworked Beatles classics and hits from McCartney's band, Wings. Ultra-fans who had only accessed pirated versions until now can finally enjoy this official release.
- The album 'One Hand Clapping' also includes a brief but compelling rendition of the Beatles' *Let It Be* along with Wings standards like ‘Live and Let Die’, which was used as the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name. This release marks a significant moment for fans, providing a deeper glimpse into McCartney’s prolific career during his early solo and Wings years.
