Paul McCartney Gives His Regards to Hollywood in a Fantastic Underplay at the Fonda: Concert Review
Why it matters: McCartney's intimate show highlights the enduring appeal of legendary artists in exclusive settings.
- Paul McCartney performed a condensed setlist from his arena tour in a rare intimate setting at the Fonda Theatre.
- Attendees were selected via a lottery system to purchase tickets, making everyone feel like a VIP despite McCartney's playful nod to class distinctions.
- McCartney included rarer bonus tracks like 'Every Night' and 'Flaming Pie' in the 102-minute performance.
- His new single, 'Days We Left Behind,' was mentioned but not performed, with McCartney humorously explaining the band was still learning it.
- New merch for his forthcoming album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' was available, though no new music from it was premiered.
Paul McCartney delighted a lottery-winning crowd at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre with an intimate, condensed version of his arena show, complete with rare bonus tracks. Despite the exclusive atmosphere, McCartney maintained his signature bemused class consciousness, echoing a famous Beatles moment while playfully acknowledging the 'posh seats' versus the 'hoi polloi.' Fans, feeling like VIPs regardless of their seating, eagerly anticipated new music but were told his latest single, 'Days We Left Behind,' was still being learned for live performance.
