Saturday, October 23, 2004
18th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert (Day 1)
Concert • By Various Artists
Last updated on December 25, 2024
Saturday, October 23, 2004
Concert • By Various Artists
Last updated on December 25, 2024
Session October 2004 • "Chaos And Creation In The Backyard" sessions #4
Concert Oct 15, 2004 • 4th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala
Concert Oct 23, 2004 • 18th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert (Day 1)
Concert Oct 24, 2004 • 18th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert (Day 2)
Session Oct 25, 2004 • Overdubs for "Growing Up Falling Down", "Jenny Wren"
On October 23 and 24, 2004, Paul McCartney participated in the 18th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert. Other performers included Neil Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Eddie Vedder, Tegan and Sara, Tony Bennett, and Los Lonely Boys.
During both nights of the event, Paul joined Tony Bennett for a duet of the classic pop standard, “The Very Thought Of You.” The two later recorded a formal version of the song, which was included on Tony Bennett’s 2006 album “Duets: An American Classic.”
From Wikipedia:
The Bridge School Benefit is an annual charity concert held in Mountain View, California, every October at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. The concert lasts the entire weekend and is organized by musician Neil Young and his wife, Pegi Young.
Proceeds benefit the Bridge School, which assists children with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs. One of the thrusts of the program is the use of advanced augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology.
The first concert was in October 1986, and, with the exception of 1987, the concert has been held every year since. It is known for having a relatively high-profile lineup and strong performances, primarily due to Young’s extensive connections within the music industry. He performs every year, multiple times throughout the weekend. At times he will bring another artist on stage and do a collaboration of one of his songs with them. Young is known to play “Old Man” and “Heart of Gold” at some point during the concert. Generally, the performers use acoustic instruments.
From paulmccartney.com:
An annual, non-profit charity concert organised by Neil Young, the Bridge School Benefit Concert has seen performances from the likes of Thom Yorke, Bruce Springsteen, Fleet Foxes and R.E.M. On 23rd October 2004, Paul joined a stellar line-up of acts to perform a solo set and also collaborate with the fellow artists on the bill, including Tony Bennett.
This was the 1st concert played at Shoreline Ampitheatre.
A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 2004 • Oct 23• Oct 24
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Eric P • 1 year ago
Sadly, the last Bridge School concert was in 2016.
Eric P. • 1 year ago
Also, Paul performed "The Very Thought Of You" with Tony Bennett at both of Bridge School concerts and there was not a medley of "Babeface" and "Hey Jude" - as they were two separate song performances each night.
The PaulMcCartney Project • 1 year ago
Thanks a lot Eric - I have revised the pages for the 2 days of Bridge School Benefit.