Day: January 2, 2022

After 13 years producing studio albums that were not-so-favorably received by the critical establishment, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney made a remarkable return to the road in 1989-1990 with his “Get Back” world tour.

The show, which also featured Paul’s wife Linda, as well as a full band, showcased music from throughout McCartney’s career, with a carefully-selected set list comprised of just the hits. Beatles songs such as “Fool on the Hill” and “I Saw Her Standing There” sit side by side with solo efforts and Wings songs, such as “Band on the Run” and “Live and Let Die.” Richard Lester, who made the early Beatles films HELP! and A HARD DAY’S NIGHT, came out of retire

A concert celebrating the end of an era: The Beatles opened it and Billy Joel closed it.Built in 1964, Shea Stadium was the home of the New York Mets for 45 years. Designed as a multi-purpose stadium, Shea first met rock ‘n’ roll when The Beatles appeared there August 15, 1965, establishing Shea as the premier stadium for the world’s greatest bands. The Who, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and The Clash all played Shea.

The Last Play At Shea, staged on July 16 and July 18, 2008 before a combined 110,000 fans, comprised the final performances ever at the historic stadium. Live At Shea Stadium contains two and a half hours of hits and album favorites, featuring special guests Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, John Mayer, J