Paul sings "All My Loving" at a Secret Valentine's Day Concert in New York City!

Well, it happened again. Paul McCartney played a pop-up show in a small, intimate setting...about three thousand miles away from me. This Valentine's Day, Paul and Beatles fans alike had the opportunity of a lifetime to see the legend play in a small venue for only $40. Paul, who usually hosts sold-out mega arenas, said that the small audience size was a welcome change, though he remarked that they now to can see how old he actually looks. This is particularly painful for me because when living at home in London, Paul is known to play pop up shows as well, most recently in the Apple Market at Covent Garden. The one time I live in London, Paul tours the United States...well, you can't win them all, I guess. Here's the link to his performance of the 1963 Beatles classic, "All My Loving" below:

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/02/15/paul-mccartney-plays-secret-valentines-day-show-in-new-york/

Paul McCartney sings "Maybe I'm Amazed" at Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary

In honor of Saturday Night Live's 40th show, Paul McCartney, who has been a regular musical guest on the comedy late night show, performed his first single, "Maybe I'm Amazed." Additionally, Paul and Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel graced us with a rendition of the 1965 Beatles classic, "I've Just Seen a Face." Just as a side note, I met with Rusty Anderson, the lead guitarist in Paul's band in December! So cool!

This Day in 1963

On February 11, 1963, The Beatles began recording their very first LP, Please Please Me at Abbey Road Studios in London. Fifty-two years later, Please Please Me stands as the world's first taste of the glory that was The Beatles. The marathon recording session lasted nine hours and forty-five minutes, taking up three sessions, an unthinkable amount of time for an emerging and unknown band.  "Twist and Shout," one the band's most famous songs (though it is the more famous covers of the Isley Brothers' original) was recorded last, so the ripping vocals from John would not ruin him for the rest of the session. All in all, Please Please Me features some of the most beloved of Beatles songs, including, "Love Me Do," "I Saw Her Standing There," and "Do You Want to Know a Secret," and excellent start to legend.