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Paul
in Atlanta - May 12th --Louie Favorite/ AJC
Paul
in Atlanta - May 12th --Louie Favorite/ AJC
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The
Driving USA Tour pulled into Atlanata for two sold-out shows
on May 12th & 13th. I went in to the shows with high hopes,
but was afraid Sir Paul couldn't hit the often high vocals that
are a trademark of so many of his songs. Amazement doesn't even
come close to what I felt. Paul was able to sing every song
in its original key, and only missed a few of the notes.
The
presentation was simple; just the five piece band, no elaborate
stage setup as in his past tours. For these shows, Paul seemed
to want to focus more on the music, and involved the audience
in every aspect, from the opening "circus-like" montage
to the stories he told between songs.
Paul
was able to effectively cover all the periods of his music during
the three-hour show, which is suprising given the scope of his
career. The Beatles were very well represented, with 21 of the
36 songs being Beatles' classics. Paul also touched many emotions
with his tributes to John, George, and late wife Linda.
I
went expecting a good show, and a trip down memory lane. What
I came away with was a new respect for a man who has changed
the face of music many times, suffered many losses, and yet
continues to look to the future with optimism. Perhaps it's
that message, at the heart of Paul and his music, that means
so much to so many. My only regret is that this might have been
the last time we all get to go along for the ride. A+
For
more information about Paul McCartney and the Driving USA tour,
check out PaulMcCartney.com
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