Paul McCartney Live: Hollywood Bowl Earth Day Concert

Friday 16 April 1993 | Live, Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, USA, on 16 April 1993 as a headline appearance for the Earth Day concert. The event sat outside his ongoing New World Tour and featured a multi-artist bill.

Supporting acts included 10,000 Maniacs, Don Henley, PM Dawn, k.d. lang, Bruce Cockburn, Kenny Loggins, and The Steve Miller Band. Tickets ranged from $25 to $1,250, reflecting the scale of the environmental benefit concert.

McCartney's band featured Linda McCartney (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Hamish Stuart (guitar, bass, vocals), Robbie McIntosh (guitar, vocals), Paul “Wix” Wickens (keyboards, vocals), and Blair Cunningham (drums, percussion).

During 'Hope Of Deliverance', McCartney was joined on vocals by k.d. lang. The finale of the night was 'Hey Jude', which included backing vocals from Ringo Starr alongside multiple supporting artists.

McCartney's connection to the Hollywood Bowl was long established, following The Beatles' historic 1964 and 1965 performances at the venue, later released in part on The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl. He would return again in 2010 for two further solo concerts.

Soundcheck Setlist

• Mother Nature's Son
• Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying
• Lady Madonna

Concert Setlist

• Coming Up
• Looking For Changes
• Fixing A Hole
• Band On The Run
• All My Loving
• We Can Work It Out
• Hope Of Deliverance
• Mother Nature's Son
• Blackbird
• Peace In The Neighbourhood
• Off The Ground
• Can't Buy Me Love
• Magical Mystery Tour
• C'Mon People
• Live And Let Die
• Let It Be
• Hey Jude

Concert Location

FAQ

Who joined Paul McCartney on stage at the 1993 Earth Day concert?

k.d. lang joined for 'Hope Of Deliverance' and Ringo Starr joined the finale of 'Hey Jude'.

Was this part of the New World Tour?

No, this was a standalone Earth Day benefit concert outside McCartney's main touring schedule.

What was the ticket price range?

Tickets ranged from $25 to $1,250.

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• Filming A Hard Day's Night: Chase scenes in London (1964)
• The Beatles on Ready Steady Go! (1965)
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