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    Paul McCartney Welcomes Billy Joel to New York's Citi Field

    • Posted on Jul 18th 2009 8:01PM by Joseph Coscarelli
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    It's been almost 44 years since Paul McCartney and his fellow Beatles touched down at New York's Shea Stadium on an August night in 1965. That ballpark -- home of the Mets -- no longer stands, but its replacement, Citi Field, hosted a summer homecoming Friday night as McCartney powered through four decades of hits, and was eventually joined by Billy Joel for a celebratory rendition of 'I Saw Her Standing There.'

    The collaboration was fitting as Joel had been the last to perform at the now defunct Shea Stadium, joined then by McCartney for a more nostalgic take on the early Beatles classic.

    Coming full circle in new surroundings, the spirit -- and the songs -- remained largely the same, and the night felt alive with new beginnings. McCartney, now a spry 67, was adorned on either side by massive video screens, his every tic and grin broadcast through the night sky to the stadium faithful. He seemed full of life, barreling through Beatles favorites like 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'Back in the U.S.S.R.,' while also highlighting his Wings period and beyond, including an explosive performance of 'Live and Let Die,' as fireworks illuminated the field.

    It was also a night of tributes as McCartney remembered his legendary bandmates, dedicating George Harrison's 'Something' to the late guitar player, and the touching 'Here Today' to John Lennon. Perhaps most moving, however, was 'My Love' for his first wife Linda, who died at 56 of breast cancer.

    But McCartney ended on the highest of notes, steering the enraptured masses through a trifecta of rock 'n' roll; He moved from the still raucous 'Helter Skelter' into 'Get Back,' with the night culminating in the reprised 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'/'The End.' And lest anyone forget, Sir Paul was there to remind one and all: "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."
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    lil442at 7-19-2009

    Paul I have loved you all my life. You are the BEST!!!!!

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    ezrider1000ezat 7-19-2009

    was there on saturday ....just greatttttttttt

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    dbarr79at 7-20-2009

    Was at Citifield Sat. nite right up in front row seats,Paul still has what it takes, he is better than ever. Congrats Paul you were my favorite Beatle 40 years ago and you are my favorite today. Thanks for the great show keep them coming!

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    BRIDGETat 7-19-2009

    ALWAYS HAVE LOVED PAUL- WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE- HE IS TRULY A GREAT PERFORMER!!!

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    samat 7-19-2009

    not the king of rock n roll or pop? come on!!! this guy is the best of all time!

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    njphilly52at 7-19-2009

    Can't wait seeing him on Tuesday to close the tour... I too have loved him since day 1.... He is indeed 'Sir Paul', and we all miss his Lady Love Lynda.

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    Monaat 7-20-2009

    i have loved all my life ...since i was a kid..i had a picture of him underneath my bookshelf and it was a picture of him brushing his teeth ..and i kissed it every night..

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    Bolsa Billat 7-22-2009

    I had tickets to see the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, but my sister asked if she could take a friend instead. I said they were some "fly by night" band and said Okay!!
    (I don't know if I really said that, but it makes me feel better today!!) I have seen Paul, George and just recently Ringo. They are all great shows, and can't wait to see Paul again someday !! Keep on rockin' Bill

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    kateat 8-07-2009

    i have seen paul 5 times and i literally could see him everyday of my life (if i could afford it) he is beyond words-he brings joy and happiness to all of us.he's made my world a better place and let's not forget the other 3 lads!they are the greatest over and always!

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