WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Sir Paul McCartney doesn’t tour very often, so fans who attended the show on Saturday night in Winston-Salem were in for a real treat. The ones who made it through the bad weather, traffic and long entrance lines to make it inside Truist Field before the concert started, were among the thousands of lucky concertgoers. Others weren’t as lucky and missed some of the show due to the traffic and parking issues.
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McCartney, who turns 80 in June, put on a great performance, which spanned nearly three hours playing 36 songs. The setlist covered multiple decades of music with songs from The Beatles, Wings, The Quarrymen, and his solo work.
Throughout the show, fans were treated to his versatility in playing multiple instruments on different songs, including bass, piano, guitar and ukulele. When he wasn’t singing or playing an instrument, McCartney took time to talk to the audience and recount anecdotes, sharing memories he had with other members of the Beatles.
During “I’ve Got a Feeling,” McCartney was able to perform a duet with John Lennon thanks to technology, which made it sound like the former bandmates were performing live on stage together.
The concert was full of surprises as well. Highlights included Sir Paul dedicating “My Valentine” to his wife Nancy, whom he said was in attendance. During “Dance Tonight,” the drummer took a short break to show off his dancing skills, which included the Macarena and the Sprinkler.
McCartney showed off his sense of humor as well. When he asked the audience if anyone came to the show from outside of North Carolina, he said, “the Department of Tourism welcomes you.”
Many fans held up homemade signs, which McCartney took a few minutes to read aloud. One sign asked if he would sign their arm so they could get it tattooed. He responded, “I don’t think we have time for that.” Another sign read “Sign my butt, so I can get it tattooed.” McCartney joked, “Well let’s see it!”
The singer wrapped up his regular set with “Let It Be,” “Live and Let Die” and “Hey Jude” before playing a six-song encore.
The show on Saturday was McCartney’s only stop in the Carolinas on the “Got Back” tour, which continues through mid-June.
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