Paul McCartney Launches His Tour With A Beatles Song He Hasn't Played In Almost 20 Years
Paul McCartney recently kicked off the latest leg of his ongoing Got Back Tour, delighting audiences in Australia with a setlist that spans the many chapters of his illustrious career. During the opening night performance in Adelaide at the city’s Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the rocker surprised fans by bringing back a Beatles classic he hadn't performed live in nearly two decades.
After playing a handful of tracks from his solo career, as well from as his band Wings, McCartney shocked many in the crowd who know his full discography well by breaking out the Beatles' 1964 single, "She's A Woman.” The singer-songwriter has reportedly not played the tune in 19 years. According to Stereogum, the last time McCartney performed “She’s A Woman” in concert was back in 2004, when he headlined the U.K. music festival Glastonbury.
Before launching into the song, McCartney let the audience know that nostalgia was about to take over, stating, "This is from a long time ago." The thousands in attendance understood that something from his distant past was about to be played, and they were reportedly thrilled with the mere hint of what was to come.
McCartney continued to tease his fans, adding, cheekily, "Let's hear it for a long time ago." Another round of applause began as he started the song.
Source: Hugh McIntyre/forbes.com
