Paul McCartney is getting back on the road for the first time in 2024 with a new leg of his ongoing Got Back Tour. As previously reported, the trek kicks off on Tuesday, October 1, with a show in Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo.
Fans who attend the concert may get to witness a historic performance from McCartney. A fan-shot video posted on the Diário Dos Beatles X page captured Sir Paul performing the new Beatles tune “Now and Then” on September 30 while rehearsing for the Montevideo show at Centenario Stadium. The song, which was released in November 2023, has never been played live by the former Fab Four legend.
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“Now and Then,” of course, was the Beatles song that was put together using a demo recorded by John Lennon in the late 1970s, to which new vocals and instrumental parts were added by the band’s other members during the 1990s and 2020s.
McCartney Also Posted a Rehearsal Video Montage on His Socials
Meanwhile, in celebration of the launch of the tour, McCartney has posted a video on his YouTube channel and social media pages featuring a montage of clips of him rehearsing with his longtime backing group in Los Angeles.
The post includes a note that reads, “From the rehearsal room… to a city near you … Here’s a taste of what’s to come, as we ready to rock and roll on the 2024 GOT BACK tour!”
At the beginning of the video, McCartney, flanked by his touring band’s members, comments, “We’re getting excited. We’re at rehearsals. We’re getting ready to come down and see you.”
We then see a series of clips of Paul and the group running through various songs. Among them are his solo tunes “Come On to Me” and “Letting Go,” and the Beatles songs “Helter Skelter,” “I’ve Got a Feeling,” and “Carry That Weight.”
The promo also features glimpses of the light show, pyrotechnics and video presentations that will accompany McCartney and his group. The latter includes what appears to be a clip of the “Now and Then” music video. We also see a bit of McCartney’s virtual duet with footage the late John Lennon on “I’ve Got a Feeling.”
In addition, the clip includes a brief shot of a set list. More than 20 songs are visible, including the expected mix of McCartney solo tunes, Wings songs, and Beatles classics.
Before the video ends, McCartney declares, “It’s rock ‘n’ roll! We’re getting excited to get down and see you. Ain’t that right, fellas?” His band members then all yell, “Yeah!,” and Paul adds, “See you there.”
More About McCartney’s 2024 Tour Plans
As previously reported, McCartney’s 2024 Got Back Tour will begin with a series of shows in South America, before visiting Costa Rica and Mexico. This portion of the trek, which features 15 dates, runs through a November 17 concert in Mexico City. Sir Paul will then head to Europe for a run of eight performances mapped out from a December 4-5 stand near Paris through a December 18-19 engagement in London.
Tickets for McCartney’s forthcoming concerts can be purchased now via a variety of outlets, including StubHub.
Paul McCartney’s 2024 Got Back Tour Dates:
October 1 – Montevideo, Uruguay @ Estadio Centenario
October 5 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ River Plate Stadium
October 6 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ River Plate Stadium
October 11 – Santiago, Chile @ Estadio Monumental
October 15 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Allianz Parque
October 16 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Allianz Parque
October 19 – Florianópolis, Brazil @ Estádio da Ressacada
October 23 – Córdoba, Argentina @ Estadio Mario Kempes
October 27 – Lima, Peru @ Estadio Nacional
November 1 – Bogotá, Colombia @ El Campin Stadium
November 5 – San José, Costa Rica @ Estadio Nacional
November 8 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Estadio BBVA
November 12 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
November 14 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Estadio GNP Seguros
November 17 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
December 4 – Nanterre, France @ Paris La Défense Arena
December 5 – Nanterre, France @ Paris La Défense Arena
December 9 – Madrid, Spain @ WiZink Center
December 10 – Madrid, Spain @ WiZink Center
December 14 – Manchester, U.K. @ Co-Op Live
December 15 – Manchester, U.K. @ Co-Op Live
December 18 – London, U.K. @ The O2
December 19 – London, U.K. @ The O2
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