Paul McCartney performed at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, USA, on 22 April 1993.

It was the 18th night of the New World Tour, which lasted for 77 dates across 19 countries between February and December 1993. The show was seen by 38,728 fans.

“Houston – After Paul performs ‘Yesterday’, solo, the entire crowd at The Astrodome rises to its feet to give him a 72-second cheering ovation.”
Geoff Baker, publicist — Club Sandwich, Summer 1993

McCartney’s band was Linda McCartney on vocals, keyboards, and percussion; Hamish Stuart on guitar, bass guitar, and vocals; Robbie McIntosh on guitar and vocals; Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens on keyboards and vocals; and Blair Cunningham on drums and percussion.

Concert Setlist

• 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
• Robbie’s Bit
• Good Rockin’ Tonight
• We Can Work It Out
• And I Love Her
• Every Night
• Hope Of Deliverance
• Michelle
• Biker Like An Icon
• Here, There And Everywhere
• Yesterday
• My Love
• Lady Madonna
• Live And Let Die
• Let It Be
• Magical Mystery Tour
• C’Mon People
• The Long And Winding Road
• Paperback Writer
• Fixing A Hole
• Penny Lane
• Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
• Band On The Run
• I Saw Her Standing There
• Hey Jude

FAQs

How many people attended the show?

38,728 fans attended the Houston Astrodome concert.

What tour was this part of?

The performance was part of the New World Tour, which ran from February to December 1993.

Who was in Paul McCartney’s band?

Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens, and Blair Cunningham.

Was there a notable moment during the show?

Yes — after ‘Yesterday’, McCartney received a 72-second standing ovation from the audience.