"Paul McCartney dug into the Beatles' archive in Hamilton, Ont., bringing some of his oldest songs to life on a freshly renovated stage Friday. The 83-year-old musician was the opening act for the newly revamped TD Coliseum, more recently known as FirstOntario Centre, which was closed for 18 months, as it was being entirely redesigned. "It's good to be back!" McCartney exclaimed on stage. He last played the 18,000-seat venue in 2016."
"McCartney opened the night with "Help," setting the stage for a performance dominated by Beatles nostalgia, with smatterings of Wings and solo work. He told the crowd about the ukulele George Harrison gave him before launching into a rendition of "Something" on the instrument. Before singing "Here Today," he lamented the macho culture prevalent in his youth meant he never told John Lennon that he loved him."
"He dug back as far as the Beatles went, and even a little farther, performing the Quarrymen song "In Spite of All the Danger" the first piece of music the band that would become the Beatles ever recorded. "In Liverpool there was four young lads who formed a band and ... they wanted to do well for themselves," he said. "And you know what, they did," he quipped."
Paul McCartney, 83, opened the newly renovated FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, performing many early Beatles songs alongside Wings and solo material. He began with "Help" and played rare pieces including the Quarrymen song "In Spite of All the Danger," the first recording by the band that became the Beatles. McCartney shared personal anecdotes about a ukulele gifted by George Harrison, meeting Jimi Hendrix, fighting segregated concerts, and recording with George Martin at Abbey Road. He reflected on youth and regret, notably saying macho culture prevented him from telling John Lennon he loved him.
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