** Just finished watching an astounding web-only video of a true legend -- former Beatle Paul McCartney performing a seven-song, 35-minute set late yesterday afternoon/evening on top of the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC, attracting thousands on the streets near Broadway and 52nd.
** Two songs NOT in the streaming video below (Get Back and Sing the Changes) -- were integrated into the Letterman show itself, where he was last night's solo guest. What's striking about the video: 1) the crowd reaction, filled with a mix of young and old, many watching from the windows of nearby high-rises and, 2) at age 67, Sir Paul still has a vigorous ability to churn out "lesser tunes" from his legendary songbook in a way that's entertainingly RAW, away from the antiseptic effects of a recording studio. Full circle with the Beatles in 1964 at the Ed Sullivan Theater -- and back to the same theater in 2009; I think it's pretty amazing. http://www.cbs.com/late_show/video/mccartney.php Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
