Friday 17 July 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA
On 17 July 2009, Paul McCartney performed at Citi Field in New York City. It was the second show of the Summer Live '09 Tour, which ran for 10 dates across July and August 2009.
The Band
| Paul McCartney | Vocals, bass, guitar, piano |
| Paul 'Wix' Wickens | Vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion, harmonica |
| Brian Ray | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Rusty Anderson | Vocals, guitar |
| Abe Laboriel Jr | Vocals, drums |
Highlights
Citi Field was the successor to Shea Stadium, where The Beatles gave two triumphant concerts in 1965 and 1966. McCartney performed more than 30 songs, including 'I'm Down' — the song which closed The Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium concert. He dedicated 'My Love' to his first wife Linda, calling her “a New York girl”, and invited Billy Joel to the stage for 'I Saw Her Standing There'.
Concert Setlist
- Drive My Car
- Jet
- Only Mama Knows
- Flaming Pie
- Got To Get You Into My Life
- Let Me Roll It
- Highway
- The Long And Winding Road
- My Love
- Blackbird
- Here Today
- Dance Tonight
- Calico Skies
- Mrs Vandebilt
- Eleanor Rigby
- Sing The Changes
- Band On The Run
- Back In The USSR
- I'm Down
- Something
- I've Got A Feeling
- Paperback Writer
- A Day In The Life / Give Peace A Chance
- Let It Be
- Live And Let Die
- Hey Jude
- Day Tripper
- Lady Madonna
- I Saw Her Standing There
- Yesterday
- Helter Skelter
- Get Back
- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) / The End
Summer Live '09 Tour Dates
| 11 July 2009 | Halifax Common, Halifax, Canada |
| 17 July 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA ★ |
| 18 July 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA |
| 21 July 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA |
| 1 August 2009 | FedEx Field, Landover, USA |
| 5 August 2009 | Fenway Park, Boston, USA |
| 6 August 2009 | Fenway Park, Boston, USA |
| 15 August 2009 | Piedmont Park, Atlanta, USA |
| 17 August 2009 | BOK Arena, Tulsa, USA |
| 19 August 2009 | Cowboy Stadium, Dallas, USA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Did Paul McCartney play at Citi Field in 2009?
Yes. Paul McCartney performed at Citi Field in New York City on 17, 18 and 21 July 2009 as part of his Summer Live '09 Tour. The 17 July show was the second date of the tour.
Why was Citi Field significant for Paul McCartney?
Citi Field was built on the site of Shea Stadium, where The Beatles performed two landmark concerts in 1965 and 1966. McCartney acknowledged this connection by performing I'm Down, the song that closed The Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium concert.
Did Billy Joel join Paul McCartney at Citi Field?
Yes. Billy Joel joined Paul McCartney onstage at Citi Field on 17 July 2009 for a performance of I Saw Her Standing There.
Who was in Paul McCartney's band in 2009?
Paul McCartney's 2009 touring band consisted of Paul 'Wix' Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (guitar/bass), Rusty Anderson (guitar), and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums).
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