Dublin

From Beatle Bore, January 24, 2017:

[…] The gate opened at about 6pm, and I ran as fast as I could through the grounds of the RDS. Someone shouted at me to stop running, but I didn’t care. I managed to get a spot right at the barrier, which was the best possible outcome. The layout was really weird. There was the standing area, the barrier, and then about 10-15 rows of seats in front of the stage, which seemed to be mostly occupied by minor celebrities and TV personalities. It was really frustrating, and for the first half of the concert those people just stayed in their seats. But I wasn’t going to let it ruin my enjoyment of seeing Paul again.

This time there was a support act: Irish band The Coronas. I don’t remember much about their set because I’m not a fan of theirs, and I was too busy waiting for Paul to pay much attention. Finally he came on at 8.30pm, and I was immediately transported back to the emotions I felt at the O2 in December. He opened with ‘Venus and Mars/Rock Show’, which was amazing. In fact, there were quite a few new additions to the setlist: ‘All My Loving’, ‘Letting Go’, ‘Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five’, ‘Two of Us’, ‘Let ‘Em In’ and ‘I’m Looking Through You’, to name but a few. Combined with the regular favourites, it was a fantastic set.

Paul was really funny once again, and there was a lot of crowd interaction. He learned a few new Irish phrases and read out people’s signs, some of which were hilarious. One of them was a marriage proposal, but unfortunately he was spoken for! One of the highlights was when everyone started singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to him. He seemed really pleased and said, “Thanks, but it’s not til next Friday!”

Overall, Paul’s voice was top notch and the band were in great form. I was every bit as emotional as the first time I saw him, which just goes to show that any opportunity to see Paul McCartney is a truly magical experience not to be missed. But then I wasn’t surprised by that, considering my intense adoration for the man and his music! I have to admit, though, that I prefer indoor gigs. Outside, the sound tends to get lost in the wind, or at least that’s my impression of it. But quite honestly, I would see Paul anywhere, anytime.

My voice was completely hoarse afterwards and my legs were like jelly, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I felt like the happiest person alive. I’m hoping for a third opportunity to see him in the not too distant future… fingers crossed!

RDS Arena

This was the 2nd concert played at RDS Arena.

A total of 2 concerts have been played there • 2003 • May 27th • 2010 • Jun 12th

Setlist for the soundcheck

1. Jam

2. Matchbox

   Written by Carl Perkins

3. Jam

4. Letting Go

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

5. Penny Lane

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

6. Flaming Pie

   Written by Paul McCartney

7. C moon

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

8. Nineteen Hundred and eighty five

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

9. My Love

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

10. Celebration

    Written by Paul McCartney

11. San Francisco Bay Blues

    Written by Jesse Fuller

12. Two of us

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

13. Every Night

    Written by Paul McCartney

14. Twenty Flight Rock

    Written by Eddie Cochran, Ned Fairchild

    

15. Dance Tonight

    Written by Paul McCartney

    

16. Ram On

    Written by Paul McCartney

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17. Something

    Written by George Harrison

18. Yesterday

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

19. Lady Madonna

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

20. You Never Give Me Your Money

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

Setlist for the concert

1. Medley

1. Venus and Mars

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

2. Rock show

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

2. Jet

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

3. All My Loving

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

4. Letting Go

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

5. Got To Get You Into My Life

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

6. Highway

   Written by Paul McCartney

7. Medley

1. Let Me Roll It

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

2. Foxy Lady

   Written by Jimi Hendrix

8. The Long And Winding Road

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

9. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

   Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

10. Let'Em In

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

11. My Love

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

12. I'm Looking Through You

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

13. Two Of Us

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

14. Blackbird

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

15. Here Today

    Written by Paul McCartney

16. Dance Tonight

    Written by Paul McCartney

17. Mrs. Vandebilt

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

18. Eleanor Rigby

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

19. Something

    Written by George Harrison

20. Sing The Changes

    Written by Paul McCartney

21. Band On The Run

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

    

22. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

23. Back In The USSR

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

24. I've Got A Feeling

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

25. Paperback Writer

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

26. Medley

1. A Day In The Life

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

2. Give Peace A Chance

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

27. Let It Be

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

28. Live And Let Die

    Written by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney

29. Hey Jude

    Written by Lennon - McCartney

30. Encore

1. Day Tripper

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

2. Lady Madonna

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

3. Get Back

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

31. Second encore

1. Yesterday

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

2. Helter Skelter

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

3. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

4. The End

   Written by Lennon - McCartney

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