Paul McCartney kept 'Getting Better' as he delivered a captivating performance at The Pinnacle
Without a phone in sight, the legendary rock artist performed a collection of his greatest hits during the Nashville show of his world tour “Got Back.”
Paul McCartney made a Nov. 6 stop in Nashville, Tennessee, for an unforgettable evening of live music and heartfelt audience interactions at The Pinnacle. Throughout his performance, McCartney spent over two-and-a-half hours singing songs encapsulating a career spanning over 60 years, from speaking about personal anecdotes to playing fan-favorite songs by The Beatles, Wings and McCartney himself.
Even though McCartney needs no introduction, which his performance surely proved, he spent the entire evening bringing fans through every corner of his musical discography — even the parts lesser known by longtime fans. McCartney is most widely known for being a leading vocalist and songwriter for The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Following the band’s disbandment in 1970, McCartney continued his work in the 1970s with Wings before eventually beginning his solo career.
The concert’s atmosphere was like nothing I had seen before: There were long lines 30 minutes before the show was scheduled to begin, and attendees were required to store all electronic devices in a Yondr pouch, which prohibited the use of phones during the show. Even though I was very disappointed with not being able to personally photograph the show, it was also reminiscent of concerts of the past and likely evoked a similar experience to a performance with all four members of The Beatles during the 1960s. It also allowed celebrities to freely experience a concert in plain sight, from Sabrina Carpenter to McCartney’s wife, Nancy Shevell.
Upon arrival, fans were greeted with a screen that featured a house with a variety of colors and imagery, such as images of The Beatles during the 1960s, more recent images of McCartney and a Ukrainian flag. As the screen continuously scrolled forward, many of McCartney’s songs played with a backing disco track. Eventually, McCartney made his way to the stage and opened with the classic Beatles song “Help!”
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