MED332 Popular Music Cultures

Sir Paul McCartney proves Beatlemania is alive and kicking with outstanding sold out Manchester gig.  From The Beatles to The Quarrymen, McCartney performed to a crowd of over 23,000, with a lengthy set list lasting over two and a half hours, kicking off the night with Beatles favourite Can't Buy Me Love.  The show took place on December 15th, being one of only four UK dates - Two nights at Manchester's Co-op Live (14th & 15th), and two at London's O2 (18th & 19th). Consisting of eccentric backgrounds, James Bond themes, and reminiscent stories of his career's success, it was a triumph from beginning to end.  Just a couple of Beatles fans!  @paulmccartney It was hit after hit throughout, from earlier singles like Love Me Do, to Wings favourite Band On the Run , y ou can listen to the full track list here . In what felt like a big Beatles party, everyone was up on their feet, dancing along to the likes of Drive My Car and All My Loving, soon travelling even fu...