Saturday 18 July 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA
On 18 July 2009, Paul McCartney performed at Citi Field in New York City. It was the third show of the Summer Live ’09 Tour, which ran for 10 dates in July and August 2009, and the second of three nights at Citi Field. As with the previous night’s show, the concert was filmed.
Citi Field was the successor to Shea Stadium, where The Beatles gave two triumphant concerts in 1965 and 1966.
Shea Stadium 1966 — where it all happened
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McCartney’s Band
| Paul McCartney | Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano |
| Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens | Vocals, keyboards, guitar, percussion, harmonica |
| Brian Ray | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Rusty Anderson | Vocals, guitar |
| Abe Laboriel Jr | Vocals, drums |
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
McCartney live in America — officially licensed
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Summer Live ’09 Tour Dates
| 11 Jul 2009 | Halifax Common, Halifax, Canada |
| 17 Jul 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA |
| 18 Jul 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA ★ |
| 21 Jul 2009 | Citi Field, New York City, USA |
| 1 Aug 2009 | FedEx Field, Landover, USA |
| 5 Aug 2009 | Fenway Park, Boston, USA |
| 6 Aug 2009 | Fenway Park, Boston, USA |
| 15 Aug 2009 | Piedmont Park, Atlanta, USA |
| 17 Aug 2009 | BOK Arena, Tulsa, USA |
| 19 Aug 2009 | Cowboy Stadium, Dallas, USA |
Citi Field, New York City — built on the site adjacent to Shea Stadium, where The Beatles performed in 1965 and 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Paul McCartney play Citi Field?
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 shows were filmed.
What is the connection between Citi Field and The Beatles?
Citi Field was built adjacent to the site of Shea Stadium, where The Beatles performed two landmark concerts in August 1965 and August 1966. The 1965 Shea Stadium concert is widely regarded as the birth of stadium rock.
Who was in Paul McCartney's band in 2009?
Paul McCartney’s band in 2009 comprised Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (guitar/bass), Rusty Anderson (guitar), and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums).
What was the Summer Live '09 Tour?
The Summer Live ’09 Tour was a 10-date North American tour by Paul McCartney in July and August 2009, covering Canada and the USA. It included three nights at Citi Field in New York City and two nights at Fenway Park in Boston.
→ Paul McCartney live: Halifax Common, Nova Scotia – 11 July 2009
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