Timeline Albums, EPs & singles Songs Films Concerts Sessions People Interviews Articles

Thursday, March 23, 1995

An Evening With Paul McCartney & Friends - Royal College Of Music Benefit

Concert • By Paul McCartney

Last updated on July 28, 2019

From paulmccartney.com:

Organised by Paul himself, this intimate benefit night in aid of The Royal College of Music was held at St James Palace on 23rd March 1995 and was notable for the premiere performance of Paul’s classical piece for piano, ‘A Leaf’. At the end of the concert, Prince Charles surprised Paul by appointing him Fellow Of The Royal College of Music, Britain’s highest musical honour.


St. James' Palace

This was the 1st and only concert played at St. James' Palace.

Highlights

Setlist for the concert

  1. A Leaf

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on A Royal Performance

    Album Available on A Leaf

  2. The Drinking Song

    Written by Paul McCartney, Carl Davis

    From the Liverpool Oratorio

    Willard White : Baritone Michael Pollock : Piano

    Album Available on A Royal Performance

  3. Long Time Ago

    Willard White : Baritone Michael Pollock : Piano

  4. The Dodger

    Willard White : Baritone Michael Pollock : Piano

  5. Tres Conejos

    Written by Paul McCartney, Carl Davis

    From the Liverpool Oratorio

    Willard White : Baritone Sally Burgess : Mezzo-soprano Michael Pollock : Piano Maria Castronari : Double bass

    Album Available on A Royal Performance

  6. Do You Know Who You Are?

    Written by Paul McCartney, Carl Davis

    From the Liverpool Oratorio

    Sally Burgess : Mezzo-soprano Maria Castronari : Double bass Neil Thornton : Piano

    Album Available on A Royal Performance

  7. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

    Sally Burgess : Mezzo-soprano Maria Castronari : Double bass Neil Thornton : Piano

  8. Harold In Islington

    Performed by : The Brodsky Quartet

  9. I Almost Had A Weakness

  10. The Birds Will Still Be Singing

Paul McCartney writing

Talk more talk, chat more chat

Notice any inaccuracies on this page? Have additional insights or ideas for new content? Or just want to share your thoughts? We value your feedback! Please use the form below to get in touch with us.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

2024 • Please note this site is strictly non-commercial. All pictures, videos & quoted texts remain the property of the respective copyright owner, and no implication of ownership by us is intended or should be inferred. Any copyright owner who wants something removed should contact us and we will do so immediately. Alternatively, we would be delighted to provide credits.