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Friday, September 16, 2005

Miami

Concert • By Paul McCartney • Part of the The US Tour

Last updated on January 20, 2021


Details

  • Country: USA
  • City: Miami
  • Location: American Airlines Arena
  • Attendance: 15,011 / 15,536
  • Revenue: $2,137,915

Location

  • Location: American Airlines Arena

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From Photo Revolution:

Baby-Boomers and their children gathered by the thousands to experience Paul McCartney’s 2005 premiere in Miami’s American Airlines Arena on Friday, September 16th. The icon is heading through North America in support of the critically acclaimed Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Paul’s 20th release, which hit stores in mid-September. His band, Wings, broke records for global ticket sales on their 1976 trek, and Paul’s last venture was the top-grossing tour of 2002, earning $103.3 million, with ticket prices now up to $245 each. Utilizing forty years worth of timeless material from the Quarrymen, the Beatles, Wings and his solo career, the concert was magnificent.

Rather than sharing a bill, Paul broadcasted a 10-minute opening documentary on his career to the sold-out stadium of 17,000. “McCartney doesn’t really do opening acts,” Paul’s lead guitarist, Rusty Anderson explained to me before the Miami engagement. “He’s had pre-show conceptual things, but never really rock bands playing.

[…]

From 9 o’clock ‘till 11, Miami’s concert was filled with a sublime mix of both obscure and classic material, rather than an uninspiring set-list taken exclusively from the Beatles’ number 1 collection or Chaos and Creation. Paul’s concert will conquer the continent night after night, until the November 30th finale in Los Angeles. McCartney’s 2005 journey will not be the top grossing tour of the year, as its span is minuscule compared to this fall’s Ultimate Rock Stars, the Stones and U2. Regardless, Paul’s still got it and his revolutionary music will continue to shine on.

From advertising in Billboard Magazine, September 2005

American Airlines Arena

This was the 1st concert played at American Airlines Arena.

A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 2005Sep 162017Jul 7

Setlist for the concert

  1. Drive My Car

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  2. Medley

  3. Fine Line

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  4. Maybe I'm Amazed

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  5. I Will

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

  6. Fixing A Hole

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  7. English Tea

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  8. Follow Me

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  9. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

  10. Too Many People

    Written by Paul McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  11. Good Day Sunshine

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  12. I've Got A Feeling

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  13. Hey Jude

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

    Album Available on All Access Program

  14. Encore

    1. Yesterday

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

    2. Get Back

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      Album Available on All Access Program

    3. Helter Skelter

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      Album Available on All Access Program

  15. Second Encore

    1. Please Please Me

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

      Album Available on All Access Program

    2. Let It Be

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

    3. The End

      Written by Lennon - McCartney

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