Paul McCartney's Surprise Intimate Gig in NYC

Sir Paul McCartney, the music legend, recently surprised fans with an intimate concert at the historic Bowery Ballroom in New York City. This wasn't your typical stadium show; instead, McCartney played for an audience of around 500 people, creating an unforgettable, up-close-and-personal experience.

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The setlist spanned his incredible career, featuring hits from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work. The intimate setting evoked the energy of The Beatles' early gigs, with McCartney's enthusiasm as vibrant as ever. He even shared anecdotes, including The Beatles' stance against segregation.

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The highlight? A rare performance of "Now and Then", the recent Beatles song completed using AI, with a heartfelt tribute to John Lennon. The show ended with the iconic "Abbey Road" medley, leaving the audience with a lasting memory.

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Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom Setlist

• A Hard Day’s Night
• Letting Go
• Got to Get You Into My Life
• Let Me Roll It
• My Valentine
• Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five
• Maybe I’m Amazed
• I’ve Just Seen a Face
• From Me to You
• Mrs. Vandebilt
• Blackbird
• Come on to Me
• Jet
• Ob-la-di Ob-la da
• Get Back
• Now and Then
• Lady Madonna
• Let It Be
• Hey Jude
• Encore: Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End