Paul Is Live
Live album by Paul McCartney
Released	15 November 1993
Recorded	22 March - 15 June 1993
Genre	Rock
Length	77:19
Label	Parlophone/EMI
Producer(s)	Paul McCartney
Professional reviews
All Music Guide (2/5) link
Paul McCartney chronology
Off the Ground (1993)	Paul Is Live (1993)	Flaming Pie (1997)

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The album's title and cover parody the infamous "Paul Is Dead" rumours that arose in 1969 after the release of The Beatles' last recorded album, Abbey Road: the infamous "281F" on the cover plate (purpotedly saying that Paul would have been 28 had he lived; he was actually 27 at the time) was changed to "51 IS" (indicating his current age). Paul McCartney Dead: The Great Hoax, a magazine cashing in on the rumors concerning McCartney. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... The Beatles were a pop and rock music group from Liverpool, England, who continue to be held in the very highest regard for their artistic achievements, their huge commercial success, and their ground-breaking role in the history of popular music. ... Abbey Road was the last album recorded by The Beatles, although it was released second-to-last, on September 26, 1969 in the UK and October 1, 1969 in the US. It was produced and orchestrated by George Martin for Apple Records. ...

Excerpted from his shows in Australia, as well as from various US cities, Paul Is Live merely followed the 1989-90 Paul McCartney World Tour Tripping the Live Fantastic extravaganza by only three years, confounding critics and fans as to its appearance (or, even its necessity). As a result, Paul Is Live became McCartney's lowest-selling live set of his entire career, peaking at #34 in the UK and a lowly #78 in the US. The band lineup was also the same as on the previous tour, save for Blair Cunningham replacing Chris Witten on drums. Tripping the Live Fantastic is Paul McCartneys first official live album and his first release of concert material since Wings 1976 Wings Over America live package. ...

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Band lineup

• Paul McCartney - lead vocals, bass, piano, guitar
• Hamish Stuart - guitar, bass, backing vocals
• Robbie McIntosh - lead guitar
• Paul 'Wix' Wickens - keyboards
• Blair Cunningham - drums
• Linda McCartney - backing vocals, keyboards

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Track listing

All songs by Paul McCartney, except where noted. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born June 18, 1942) is a British singer, musician and songwriter, who first came to prominence as a member of The Beatles. ...

1. "Drive My Car" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:34
2. "Let Me Roll It" - 4:10
3. "Looking for Changes" - 2:43
4. "Peace in the Neighbourhood" - 4:50
5. "All My Loving" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:16
6. "Robbie's Bit (Thanks Chet)" (Robbie McIntosh) - 2:00
   • A solo performance by guitarist Robbie McIntosh and inspired by Chet Atkins, hence the dedication
7. "Good Rocking Tonight" (Roy Brown) - 2:48
8. "We Can Work It Out" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:42
9. "Hope of Deliverance" - 3:29
10. "Michelle" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:56
11. "Biker Like an Icon" - 3:40
12. "Here, There and Everywhere" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:29
13. "My Love" - 4:06
14. "Magical Mystery Tour" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 3:15
15. "C'mon People" - 5:38
16. "Lady Madonna" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:33
17. "Paperback Writer" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:39
18. "Penny Lane" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:58
19. "Live and Let Die" - 3:51
20. "Kansas City" (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller) - 3:54
21. "Welcome to Soundcheck" - 0:41
22. "Hotel in Benidorm" - 2:00
23. "I Wanna Be Your Man" (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) - 2:36
24. "A Fine Day" - 6:18
    • Tracks 21 - 24 recorded during various soundcheck locations, with tracks 22 and 24 being improvisations

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