Captured on the 1993 New World Tour, this is McCartney in full command of a catalog that spans decades and generations, playing stadiums full of fans who grew up with both "Yesterday" and "Band on the Run." The set pulls from his entire arc, Beatles classics sitting comfortably alongside Wings cuts and solo work, proof that few catalogs hold up as well live as his does. Paul Is Live, recorded during the tour in support of Off The Ground, was Paul's fifth live album and is famous for its title's double meaning and the rumour-scotching cover art. Ever since the 1969 release of Abbey Road, there had been hoax-fuelled stories of Paul's untimely death. The new title was a way of saying that this was most definitely not the case. The artwork is a play on the famous Abbey Road cover, with Paul crossing that same street but wearing shoes and using his left hand this time. (Originally, his bare feet and the holding of a cigarette in his right hand had supposedly been clues that it wasn't him on the cover.) As well as a raft of solo, Wings and Beatles favourites, the album also offers an insight into the band s sound checks, the final three songs all being improvised during rehearsals in various locations on the tour. Performed by Paul McCartney: Vocals, Bass, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Piano Linda McCartney: Vocals, Keyboards Hamish Stuart: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass Robbie McIntosh: Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals Wix Wickens: Keyboards, Vocals Blair Cunningham: Drums, Percussion Tracklist 1. Drive My Car (2:16) 2. Let Me Roll It (4:04) 3. Looking For Changes (2:37) 4. Peace In The Neighbourhood (4:42) 5. All My Loving (2:14) 6. Robbie's Bit (Thanks Chet) (1:35) 7. Good Rockin' Tonight (2:41) 8. We Can Work It Out (2:34) 9. Hope Of Deliverance (3:25) 10. Michelle (2:49) 11. Biker Like An Icon (3:28) 12. Here, There And Everywhere (2:27) 13. My Love (3:57) 14. Magical Mystery Tour (3:09) 15. C'Mon People (5:31) 16. Lady Madonna (2:24) 17. Paperback Writer (2:32) 18. Penny Lane (2:52) 19. Live And Let Die (3:10) 20. Kansas City (3:19) 21. Welcome To Soundcheck (Link) (0:45) 22. Hotel In Benidorm (2:00) 23. I Wanna Be Your Man (2:20) 24. A Fine Day (6:04) UPC: 602577285684Label: CapitolRelease Date: 7.12.19Format: CD
