Paul McCartney Live: Georgia Dome, Atlanta
Saturday 1 May 1993 | Live, Paul McCartney
On 1 May 1993, Paul McCartney performed at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, as part of his New World Tour, which spanned 77 dates across 19 countries between February and December 1993.
The concert was attended by 46,352 fans, marking one of the major stadium performances of the North American leg of the tour.
Tour context
This show was the 22nd date of the New World Tour, which saw McCartney perform across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America.
A live version of 'Lady Madonna' recorded during this tour was later included on the 1993 live album Paul Is Live.
Band lineup
- Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Hamish Stuart – guitar, bass guitar, vocals
- Robbie McIntosh – guitar, vocals
- Paul “Wix” Wickens – keyboards, vocals
- Blair Cunningham – drums, percussion
Concert setlist
The Atlanta set featured a career-spanning selection of Beatles, Wings, and solo material:
Drive My Car · Coming Up · Looking For Changes · Another Day · All My Loving · Let Me Roll It · Peace In The Neighbourhood · Off The Ground · Can’t Buy Me Love · Hope Of Deliverance · Michelle · Yesterday · Lady Madonna · Live And Let Die · Let It Be · Band On The Run · Hey Jude
Location
Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
FAQ
How many people attended Paul McCartney’s Atlanta 1993 show?
Approximately 46,352 fans attended the concert at the Georgia Dome.
Which tour was this concert part of?
It was part of the New World Tour, which ran from February to December 1993.
Did any live recordings come from this tour?
Yes, a performance of ‘Lady Madonna’ from the tour was later included on the album Paul Is Live.
Who was in Paul McCartney’s band in 1993?
The touring band included Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Paul “Wix” Wickens, and Blair Cunningham.
Also on This Day – 1 May in Beatles History
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- 1 May 1962 – The Beatles at the Star-Club, Hamburg
- 1 May 1964 – The Beatles: From Us To You, BBC Radio
- 1 May 1966 – The Beatles’ final UK concert, NME Poll-Winners, Wembley
- 1 May 1969 – The Beatles: Oh Darling mixing, Abbey Road
- 1 May 1969 – John & Yoko: Wedding Album mixing, Abbey Road
- 1 May 1970 – George Harrison: WABC Interview, New York
- 1 May 1970 – George Harrison & Bob Dylan: New Morning session
- 1 May 1972 – John Lennon US deportation halted
- 1 May 2002 – Paul McCartney live at The Palace, Auburn Hills
- 1 May 2012 – George Harrison: Early Takes Volume 1 released
- 1 May 2014 – Paul McCartney live at Estadio Nacional, Costa Rica
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