BEATLES MAGAZINE: PAUL McCARTNEY AT BOK CENTER, TULSA

Thursday, 23 October 2025

PAUL McCARTNEY AT BOK CENTER, TULSA

Paul McCartney at BOK Center, Tulsa October 22 2025.

The show by Paul last night was a nearly three-hour musical journey that spanned his entire legendary career, delighting the crowd with songs from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo work.

The setlist was extensive, featuring over 30 songs, and included massive hits that resonated with fans of all ages. Among the tracks performed were Beatles classics like "Hey Jude," "Let It Be," "Blackbird," "Get Back," and "I've Just Seen a Face" (from The Quarrymen). Also heard were Wings anthems such as "Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die" (complete with spectacular pyrotechnics), and solo pieces like "Coming Up" and "Maybe I'm Amazed."

McCartney dedicated the song "Something" to George Harrison, starting on the ukulele—a moment described as one of the most beautiful of the night.

The emotional track "Here Today" was dedicated to John Lennon.

The song "I've Got a Feeling" was presented as a virtual duet with John Lennon, using footage and vocal tracks from The Beatles' 1969 rooftop concert.

McCartney dedicated the song "My Valentine" to his wife, Nancy Shevell, who was in the audience.

At 83 years old, Paul McCartney demonstrated extraordinary energy and musical skill, effortlessly switching between bass, acoustic guitar, piano, mandolin, and ukulele. His interaction with the audience was constant and warm.

The concert concluded with a powerful encore that included the medley of "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End" from the Abbey Road album, leaving the audience in a state of musical ecstasy. The impact of the spectacle was so immense that, even after the house lights came up, fans continued to chant, reluctant to let the magical night end.

The concert was hailed by many attendees as an unforgettable generational experience, solidifying Paul McCartney's legend as one of the most important and beloved musicians in history.