jueves, 12 de mayo de 2011 a las 9:23
Paul made history on Monday night with his first ever show in Peru before 50,000 awestruck fans who had travelled from across the country for the momentous occasion.
The show at Peru's largest football stadium, the Estadio Monumental in the capital city of Lima, saw Paul on his best form, delivering nearly three hours of the world’s best loved and most known music. PM.com has some exclusive footage of Paul arriving at the stadium and some great photos from the event.
The city of Santiago in Chile came to a standstill this evening as they welcomed Paul McCartney on stage for his first performance in the country since 1993. In a week that also saw Paul conquer Peru, his South American mission continued.
The show at Peru's largest football stadium, the Estadio Monumental in the capital city of Lima, saw Paul on his best form, delivering nearly three hours of the world’s best loved and most known music. PM.com has some exclusive footage of Paul arriving at the stadium and some great photos from the event.
The city of Santiago in Chile came to a standstill this evening as they welcomed Paul McCartney on stage for his first performance in the country since 1993. In a week that also saw Paul conquer Peru, his South American mission continued.The Estadio Nacional played host to the long-awaited show, one of the most memorable and awe-inspiring of Paul’s incredible career. Part of the record-breaking Up & Coming Tour, the show saw a tirelessly energetic Paul at the top of his game, bounding across the stage and even addressing the crowds in their native Spanish.
To the delight of the fans who had flocked from across Chile for the event, Paul played for nearly three hours, delivering an incredible set list that spanned his entire unrivalled career, from The Beatles, Wings, solo material and The Fireman’s critically acclaimed album ‘Electric Arguments’.
To the delight of the fans who had flocked from across Chile for the event, Paul played for nearly three hours, delivering an incredible set list that spanned his entire unrivalled career, from The Beatles, Wings, solo material and The Fireman’s critically acclaimed album ‘Electric Arguments’.
The rapturous audience, made up of fans of all ages, made sure Macca had a night to remember too, singing along with every word and holding up homemade banners, with many even in tears at the sight of Paul returning to their country at long last. Many had been camping outside the stadium for days before the doors even opened, hoping to secure the best spot at the front.
“The show took my breath away,” said one fan, Chaska Gonzales, 26, from Concepcion, Chile. “I have screamed and sang non-stop for nearly three hours because each song was even better than the last. This has been a night I will never forget – I’m so glad I was here for it.”
“The show took my breath away,” said one fan, Chaska Gonzales, 26, from Concepcion, Chile. “I have screamed and sang non-stop for nearly three hours because each song was even better than the last. This has been a night I will never forget – I’m so glad I was here for it.”
Meanwhile the reviews have hit the newstands in Peru. Their leading newspaper described the show as a ‘Monumental Night’ calling Paul ‘The Giant of Rock’. The review read ‘Paul gifted us a night of rock, nostalgia and euphoria. Dreams came true for tens of thousands of concert goers. Paul made dreams come true. Time was suspended from the moment he took to the stage. Lima was hypnotised by these magical hours. Paul made emotional dedications throughout the night as he sang the biggest hits in the world and the audience were on their feet for the entire duration’.
After playing his first show ever in Peru earlier this week before coming to Chile, Paul is set to return to South America later this month for two sold-out dates in Brazil.
Those dates, like tonight, will involve a huge number of people working behind the scenes to ensure the audience see the best show possible. With a staggering 31 trucks full of equipment including 130 speakers, there are 170 people in Paul’s crew alone, as well as 200 local workers who are employed each night. Behind the 80ft high stage at every date there are eight working offices and entirely vegetarian catering who serve around 480 meals each and every day of the tour.
After playing his first show ever in Peru earlier this week before coming to Chile, Paul is set to return to South America later this month for two sold-out dates in Brazil.
Those dates, like tonight, will involve a huge number of people working behind the scenes to ensure the audience see the best show possible. With a staggering 31 trucks full of equipment including 130 speakers, there are 170 people in Paul’s crew alone, as well as 200 local workers who are employed each night. Behind the 80ft high stage at every date there are eight working offices and entirely vegetarian catering who serve around 480 meals each and every day of the tour.
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