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Paul McCartney Holds Intimate Concerts at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre

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Paul McCartney Delivers Intimate Fonda Theatre Performances

Paul McCartney performed two intimate concerts at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood over the weekend, marking his first live appearances since the conclusion of his Got Back Tour. These shows coincided with the announcement of his new album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," and the release of its lead single, "Days We Left Behind," though the new song was not performed live.

Concert Details and Venue

The Fonda Theatre, which has a 1,200-person standing room capacity, hosted an abridged version of his Got Back Tour set list, featuring 25 songs performed over nearly two hours. Entry to the concerts was managed through a lottery-style ticketing system. McCartney has previously played in smaller venues, including the 4,500-capacity Pinnacle in Nashville and the 575-capacity Bowery Ballroom.

Entry to the concerts was managed through a lottery-style ticketing system. Attendees were required to secure their cell phones, contributing significantly to the concert's intimate atmosphere.

Set List Highlights and Tributes

The set list included "Help!" as the opener, a song McCartney had not performed in its entirety since 1965 until the Got Back Tour. Tributes during the performances included "Something" dedicated to George Harrison, an instrumental cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxey Lady" appended to "Let Me Roll It," and "My Valentine" dedicated to his wife, Nancy Shevell.

The Band and Notable Attendees

McCartney's band included keyboardist Paul "Wix" Wickens, guitarist Rusty Anderson, guitarist-bassist Brian Ray, and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., along with a three-piece horn section. Celebrities such as Elton John and Sharon Osbourne were noted to be in attendance in a designated balcony section.

Unique Aspects of the Shows

Saturday's show featured songs like "Maybe I’m Amazed" and "Band on the Run," which were not part of the Friday set. McCartney also performed "Blackbird" solo.

The performances concluded with the Abbey Road medley, comprising "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End."

Full Set List

  • Help!
  • Coming Up
  • Got to Get You Into My Life
  • Let Me Roll It
  • Foxey Lady
  • Getting Better
  • Let ‘Em In
  • My Valentine
  • Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five
  • Maybe I’m Amazed
  • I’ve Just Seen a Face
  • Every Night
  • From Me to You
  • Blackbird
  • Now and Then
  • Lady Madonna
  • Something
  • Band on the Run
  • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
  • Get Back
  • Let It Be
  • Hey Jude
  • Golden Slumbers
  • Carry That Weight
  • The End