Over the years, Paul MCCARTNEY forged a deep bond with Argentina, becoming an emblematic figure for several generations of fans. From his time with The Beatles to his enormous solo career, the singer found in the Argentine public a unique and sincere devotion. Each of her visits is received with great expectation and enthusiasm, reflecting a love for her music that continues over time.
The admiration of Argentines for the musician is not just an echo of the phenomenon Beatle, but a constant recognition of his talent and musical legacy. Their songs They were part of the daily life of the country, playing on radios, parties and hearts. This connection transcends the merely musical, to the point of becoming a cultural element that accompanies historical and personal moments of millions of fans.
Below, a review of his latest views of the country:
It was on December 10, 11 and 12 and marked a milestone in the history of international concerts in Buenos Aires, just two years after the implementation of the convertibility law that began to position the city as a new venue for shows. world class.
The British musician arrived in the country to present his album Off The Groundaccompanied by his band, including his wife Linda McCartney on keyboards and voice, Hamish Stuart on bass and guitar, Robbie McIntosh on guitar, Wix Wickens on keyboards, and Blair Cunningham on battery.
The reception for McCartney in Argentina was extraordinary, with the local media dedicating special editions and programs to his figure and the legendary band The Beatles. The concerts began with “Drive My Car” and concluded with “Hey Jude.”offering the public a list of 32 themesof which half corresponded to the Liverpool band
The artist returned to Argentine soil after a 17-year wait. The chosen stage was the River Plate stadium, where the ex-Beatle performed with his Up & Coming Tour. The show started with “Venus and Mars“, a song by his band wingsfollowed by a series of songs that made the audience vibrate.
This song was possibly a tribute to his deceased wife, Linda McCartney, who had died 12 years earlier. The closing of the concerts was in charge of “The End“, the last song on the album Abbey Road of the Beatles.
During the concerts, McCartney performed a total of 37 songs, of which 22 belonged to the Beatles11 a.m. wings2 a The Fireman (his electronic music project), and just 2 to his solo career. Without a recent album to promote, the ex-Beatle focused his performance on great hits that span his musical career. Chaos and Creation in the Backyard (2005) and Memory Almost Full (2007) were the most recent solo albums that rescued his career at the time.
The group that accompanied McCartney on this occasion was almost completely new. Among the musicians, the only one who had been on his first visit to Buenos Aires was Wix Wickens. The rest of the band was completed with Rusty Anderson on the guitar, Brian Ray in the bass and Abe Laboriel Jr. in the battery. Ciro and the PersiansArgentine band recently formed after the separation of Licehad the responsibility of opening the shows, scoring important success in his budding career.
In May 2016, the iconic member of The Beatles played and dazzled the country for the third time. His tour included two shows at the Único stadium in La Plata on May 16 and 17, and a presentation at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba on May 15. During these events, McCartney showed a clear effort to communicate with his audience in Spanish, further strengthening his bond with his Argentine fans.
One of the most endearing moments of the first show in La Plata occurred when McCartney decided to invite someone from the audience to the stage. “Let’s get someone from the audience up. Sometimes we do”declared the legendary musician. The lucky one was Leila Lacase, a girl who held a sign that read: “I Want To Play The Bass With You” (I want to play bass with you). When Paul asked her if he preferred her teddy to be signed, Leila responded without hesitation: “No, I want to play bass with you”. Together, they performed the song “Get Back.”
The songs list of the concerts was extensive, composed of 39 songs. The shows began with “A Hard Day’s Night” and concluded with “The End”, the same structure that was repeated throughout the tour. McCartney not only performed classics by The Beatles and Wings, but also included rarities such as “In Spite of All the Danger” by The Quarrymen, the band that would eventually become The Beatles. It also incorporated “FourFiveSeconds”a collaboration that he had recorded a year before with Rihanna and Kanye West.
5 years ago, McCartney played at the Argentine Polo Field. The concert was held before 60 thousand people in Buenos Aires on his fourth visit to the country. She performed both songs from her latest album, “Egypt Station,” and classics from the Beatlesand his performance included constant changes of instruments.
The event began with the intervention of the DJ Chris Holmesfollowed by the Argentine singer Victoria Bernardi. Moments later, images of Paul McCartney throughout his life and career, from his youth to his time with the Beatles. The screening culminated with an industrial design full of antennas and lights, topped with Paul’s iconic bass, to give way to the theme “A Hard Day’s Night”.
During the concert, McCartney addressed the audience several times in Spanish, highlighting his memories of learning the language in his childhood and dedicating songs to special people. “I wrote this song for my beautiful wife Nancy, she is here with us tonight” he said before performing “My Valentine.” The background video showed Natalie Portman using sign language, receiving applause from attendees.
In closing, the ex-Beatle expressed his gratitude towards his team and band, calling them “the best team on the planet.” The latest songs included hits like “Birthday,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” and “The End.” The show ended with fireworks and confettileaving viewers with a feeling of having witnessed an extraordinary event.
Now, Paul MCCARTNEY returns to Argentina as part of his global tour “Got Back Tour”. After five years since his last performance in the country, the legendary singer and composer will offer two concerts: one in Buenos Aires -with production by DF Entertainment and DG Experience- and another in Cordova -with a production by DF Entertainment and En Vivo-.
