Anyone who skips Paul McCartney is an idiot

[Mostro]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

[Egull]

Even though I will be seeing Paul McCartney, not everyone likes The Beatles or Paul McCartney and I think it would be kind of stupid to miss something they liked for something they did not want to see. Also, why would you complain about less of a crowd for someone you like, it seems like most people would want this.

[Havocquarm]

I like your domo yoda

[JustSteve]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

how about someone who would make a thread like this? idiot, too?

[Gonshman]

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.


This makes zero sense. Why would people go to a show they wouldn't enjoy at all?

[CitizenJ]

There will be a major crowd for McCartney no matter how you cut it. To each their own in terms of what music you are into, but i do agree that missing an artist who is one of the most important people in the history of music itself wouldn't be the most advisable things i could think of.

[Whiskers]

I'll be showing up for Let It Be and Hey Jude, then bouncing.

[heyeric]

I'm not a huge fan, but i'll catch some of his set.

& ya, why would people be dumb-asses for not watching something they wouldn't enjoy?

Stop hatin'

[Gonshman]

I'm not a huge fan, but i'll catch some of his set.

& ya, why would people be dumb-asses for not watching something they wouldn't enjoy?

That reasoning is ludicrous to me. I love the Beatles, and will be there for McCartney. But for people who have paid their money to go to Coachella, why would they ever want to sacrifice 2-2.5 hours of that time to see someone where

a. They have no interest in the music
b. They don't like them as a person (as the original poster implied).

[CitizenJ]

But see, I also have this attitude about Leonard Cohen. while he is no McCartney, he is a legend and someone who i may never have another shot to see. while I may like music from other younger artists like Franz or Oberst more, i know i will most likely have other chances to see them in my life. This is my shot at Cohen.

[heyeric]

That's what I was implying. Why would you even call someone a dumb-ass for skipping someone they don't even care to see. I'm not paying money to see Paul. If I wanted to just see him, I'd attend a solo date(I wouldn't waste my money on just him anyways, it's not worth it to me). But while he's there...sure, I might as well listen and enjoy a few of my favorite Beatles songs since this will probably be my only chance to do so.

[matsuolost]

i bet the shows that will be against mccartney will be way better

[CitizenJ]

i bet the shows that will be against mccartney will be way better

hahaha. Funniest post of the year? yes.

[boarderwoozel3]

But see, I also have this attitude about Leonard Cohen. while he is no McCartney, he is a legend and someone who i may never have another shot to see. while I may like music from other younger artists like Franz or Oberst more, i know i will most likely have other chances to see them in my life. This is my shot at Cohen.

My thoughts as well. Cohen's current tour is really expensive too. I'm not dropping $80 to see him. So Coachella is it, and I've enjoyed what I've heard from him so far. And McCartney = Beatles, that's how I'm looking at it.

[boarderwoozel3]

i bet the shows that will be against mccartney will be way better

You must really like Girl Talk/Crystal Method and Molotov.

See how silly that sounds?

[oyeloca]

Paul McCartney SUCKS

[matsuolost]

You must really like Girl Talk/Crystal Method and Molotov.

See how silly that sounds?

in 06 you had to miss depeche mode to get a good spot for daft punk
and scissor sisters put on a killer show during tool

in 07 gogol bordello's legendary show was against bjork
lcd soundsystem during red hot chili peppers
and to a degree the black keys and cornelius played during the headliners

in 08 fatboy slim during jack johnson
and although i didnt see them, im sure simian mobile disco gave waters a run for his money

[Whiskers]

You must really like Girl Talk/Crystal Method and Molotov.

See how silly that sounds?

No way Molotov close one of the tents.

I think APTBS and Ghostland might conflict with McCartney.

[TommyboyUNM]

I'll be showing up for Let It Be and Hey Jude, then bouncing.


Will you be given a set list before the show? Lol.

[boarderwoozel3]

They have some random bands closing tents when the marquee headliner is playing.

[boarderwoozel3]

Will you be given a set list before the show? Lol.

Come for the last half hour and you'll be safe. Seems like he usually plays those two as a part of the final encore.

[Whiskers]

Will you be given a set list before the show? Lol.

Someone will have my phone number and text me when he starts playing them. No matter where I am or what song they are playing, I will leave... listen to the 2 songs... then head back.

Are you planning on watching all of McCartney?

[heyeric]

Your "someone" and another 30,000+ people will be trying to do the same thing at once. Phones are a no go, unless theirs an overwhelming amount of one service there...leaving the other networks open. Who knows though...It's different every year trying to use the phones it seems like.

Like boarder said, show up the last half hour, more than likely his encore set will have those songs. Just check his set-lists from his other shows.

[michaelmontanez]

in 06 you had to miss depeche mode to get a good spot for daft punk
and scissor sisters put on a killer show during tool

in 07 gogol bordello's legendary show was against bjork
lcd soundsystem during red hot chili peppers
and to a degree the black keys and cornelius played during the headliners

in 08 fatboy slim during jack johnson
and although i didnt see them, im sure simian mobile disco gave waters a run for his money

SMD had the Sahara in a frenzy, it was fucking great!
I'd have to say that anybody who skips this thread is not an idiot, which unfortunately makes me an idiot.

[Whiskers]

iin 07 gogol bordello's legendary show was against bjork

Damn straight it was. Best decision of my life.

[boarderwoozel3]

SMD had the Sahara in a frenzy, it was fucking great!
I'd have to say that anybody who skips this thread is not an idiot, which unfortunately makes me an idiot.

Of course I missed SMD and saw Chromeo-who were still good but gaaaah!

I atoned for that mistake on Friday, SMD were incredible! So good live.

[fober]

hahahaha yeah I'll totally be there with all of the 50 year olds. Count me in.

hahahahaha

Like I give a fucking shit who influenced who.

If I wanted a history lesson I'd be watching VH1 Classic or some shit.

Get the fuck out of my music festival with this nonsense.

[sfx monger]

call me an idiot

[malcolmjamalawesome]

What if you skip Paul McCartney to pork some babe by the Sahara Tent? Are you then, too, an idiot?

NOTE: For my hypothetical, assume condoms are used.

[TommyboyUNM]

Someone will have my phone number and text me when he starts playing them. No matter where I am or what song they are playing, I will leave... listen to the 2 songs... then head back.

Are you planning on watching all of McCartney?


But you'll miss a little bit of one of those songs if the person texts you when the song starts. You know? That just doesn't seem like a real good plan.

I have no clue if I'm watching all of McCartney. I don't know the schedule yet. There is a good chance I'll watch most of it.

[Whiskers]

But you'll miss a little bit of one of those songs if the person texts you when the song starts. You know? That just doesn't seem like a real good plan.

I have no clue if I'm watching all of McCartney. I don't know the schedule yet. There is a good chance I'll watch most of it.

Have you seen any videos of Let It Be or Hey Jude on youtube? They each last like, 12 minutes each. If I miss the first 3 or 4 minutes of one of them, then it is no big deal.

[bcred]

But see, I also have this attitude about Leonard Cohen. while he is no McCartney, he is a legend and someone who i may never have another shot to see. while I may like music from other younger artists like Franz or Oberst more, i know i will most likely have other chances to see them in my life. This is my shot at Cohen.

I agree entirely about Cohen and Paul Mc. Just for a song or two I'll listen. Just to say I have.

Although not to see FF ...

[nothingisnothing]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

Good lord, shut the fuck up

[Gonshman]

But see, I also have this attitude about Leonard Cohen. while he is no McCartney, he is a legend and someone who i may never have another shot to see. while I may like music from other younger artists like Franz or Oberst more, i know i will most likely have other chances to see them in my life. This is my shot at Cohen.

I understand this, but at least you've listened to Cohens music, and like it somewhat (I'm assuming). You aren't going into the concert thinking, "God, I hate him and his music, but I still need to see him for some reason."

[Betamike]

They have some random bands closing tents when the marquee headliner is playing.

Yes, this was the case when Daft Punk was playing just as Depeche Mode was closing the main stage. :S

See who you want to see and if you miss something, come back here and gripe about it later...it's tradition.

[Xenocide]

if you love Macca so much, WHY THE FUCK would you want a bunch of fuckers who don't give a shit about him taking up room on the polo fields?!?!?

wouldn't it be MORE awesome, if a slightly smaller crowd of die-hard Beatles fans were there ENJOYING the show, while the rest are off enjoying Crystal Castles & NASA & A Place To Bury Strangers??

[boarderwoozel3]

Yes, this was the case when Daft Punk was playing just as Depeche Mode was closing the main stage. :S

See who you want to see and if you miss something, come back here and gripe about it later...it's tradition.

Tool was the main attraction that year... but yeah, there are always conflicts, expecially if you're into rock and EDM.

[BKsaysAction!]

I might catch him if there is now conflicts going on which i'm sure there will be. Also I was more of a fan of John and George and i'd rather play pool with ringo then hang out with McCartney so i'm not that hyped up to see him. As a Beatle fan i'll try to watch him mostly on historical reasons.

[Turbojugender]

i will be missing paul mccartney
ill go listen to something good or go to the bathroom

[chacamicaca]

I'm almost forty. I've been to thousands of shows. Seen everybody from Ratatat to Daft Punk to McCartney. A seasoned concert goer must be aware that certain live shows defy expectations. The youngins last year who were bagging on Roger Waters (mostly) admitted to eating humble pie after his show. They were witness to (let the flaming begin) the blue print for Radiohead's music. If some other farty classic rocker like Elton John or Billy Joel were playing, I'd skip it. McCartney does not fit in this camp. He will kick ass.

[brando4n82]

I've been looking at his setlists throughout the years....He has barely changed them since 1993.

[tigermilkboy]

I would miss McCartney too! Seen him twice live, not that special for me. I've seen better Beatles tribute bands.

[carasmellsok]

if you love Macca so much, WHY THE FUCK would you want a bunch of fuckers who don't give a shit about him taking up room on the polo fields?!?!?

wouldn't it be MORE awesome, if a slightly smaller crowd of die-hard Beatles fans were there ENJOYING the show, while the rest are off enjoying Crystal Castles & NASA & A Place To Bury Strangers??

Ahhhh!! I would see Crystal Castles again in a second over McCartney. They were AMAZING when they were here.

Besides, my friend gets trashed and does this intensely violent rendition of 'Hey Jude' at birthday parties...It's waaaay more entertaining than McCartney could ever be.

[NightGoat]

I'll be skipping McCartney's set. I saw him at the Staples Center and his show was terribly boring. His solo music is horrible

[chacamicaca]

Listen to Chaos and Creation in the Backyard from a few years ago, and Ram from '72. Both awesome, both bookend his career nicely.

[crazzz2007]

in 06 you had to miss depeche mode to get a good spot for daft punk


wrong. i saw both, and had great spots for both.

in 08 fatboy slim during jack johnson

who's jack johnson?

[crazzz2007]

Of course I missed SMD and saw Chromeo-who were still good but gaaaah!

Chromeo and good should never go in the same sentence under any circumstance.

[moomoo]

Depending on who's conflicting with his set, I'm only showing up to the last 30 minutes of macca.

[CitizenJ]

Listen to Chaos and Creation in the Backyard from a few years ago, and Ram from '72. Both awesome, both bookend his career nicely.

I agree, I loved Chaos and Creation much more than i ever thought i would, that was a great album. one of my favorites in recent years(I think it was like 2005).

[Freaksince'68]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.


Wow, how convincing that is. I grew up with the Beatles and I won't be there. I'm looking forward to maybe Crystal Method, or I'll be at the Do-lab avoiding those PM melodies with those f-ing stupid lyrics. Some of us old timers just don't forgive PM for being so apolitical when his other band members (JL and GH) were taking big stands for peace and social change. Should be a great sing-along though for you PM junkies. Live and let live.

[zenidogx]

more like douche since 68

[sfx monger]

Wow, how convincing that is. I grew up with the Beatles and I won't be there. I'm looking forward to maybe Crystal Method, or I'll be at the Do-lab avoiding those PM melodies with those f-ing stupid lyrics. .

Watch out. Last year I thought I could hang in the Do-Lab while Prince was on stage. But they had the Do-Lab music stopped while he was performing. I hope they don't do that again this year. So I just ended up hangin out underneath the crazy cube of trippy glowing lights between the Sahara and Mojave.

I'll be at Crystal Method for some envelope-pushing ear-tantalizing sonic thrills

[Gogolicious]

Paul McCartney is more talented, more influential and inspired EVERY SINGLE fucking band you listen to. If you are there Friday and do not see it, you are a world class moron.

He is the greatest musical talent to ever play Coachella. He may not be the live freak Waters was, but his discography with the Beatles DESTROYS that of any band in the history of rock, bar none.

[Gogolicious]

I'm almost forty. I've been to thousands of shows. Seen everybody from Ratatat to Daft Punk to McCartney. A seasoned concert goer must be aware that certain live shows defy expectations. The youngins last year who were bagging on Roger Waters (mostly) admitted to eating humble pie after his show. They were witness to (let the flaming begin) the blue print for Radiohead's music. If some other farty classic rocker like Elton John or Billy Joel were playing, I'd skip it. McCartney does not fit in this camp. He will kick ass.

Exactly. "Sheep" sure opened some eyes. The barking of "hey this sounds like Radiohead" was heard far and near. Too bad that song was written in 1977, lol.

[sbessiso]

and scissor sisters put on a killer show during tool

QFT!!! Still one of the best shows i've ever been to.

And I will be there for Paul. Maybe not the whole set (i'll figure that out when set times are released. I'm not missing the black keys), but I looked over his set lists. Things get really good the second half.

Dude, he's a Beatle. Enough said

[Distorted_Jungle]

I will be skipping Paul McCartney, simply just because i'm not a fan of his music and i would way rather see something else. Everyone claims the beatles did so much for music and i will admit they did something new no one else was doing. In all honesty though they just did what was ment to be done, they helped music evolve which it would have done with or without them. Music is constantly evolving and constantly changing and to say they did something special and spectacular is just stupid in my opinion. Flaming begins now.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

....

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Nothing of note will be playing against Paul M. Remember who was playing against Prince last year? Enter Shikari and Above and Beyond..who saw those 2 acts pray tell? I expect the outdoor and the gobi to be shut down for this.

[paganman7]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.


I wish your mom had been more accurate with that close hangar. Now the world gets super retard with a cleft palate who thinks Paul McCartney is worth listening to.

Your mom owes the world an apology.

[PotVsKtl]

close hangar.
...

[paganman7]

Thanks Pot. I can't believe I made a spelling error on the interweb.

I guess my mom fucked my shit up with a close hangar too.

[PotVsKtl]

...

[paganman7]

Nice.

[Whiskers]

Nothing of note will be playing against Paul M. Remember who was playing against Prince last year? Enter Shikari and Above and Beyond..who saw those 2 acts pray tell? I expect the outdoor and the gobi to be shut down for this.

I have a feeling one at least of these 4 bands will be against McCartney: Ghostland Observatory, Genghis Tron, APTBS and/or The Crystal Method.

I will take any of those four above McCartney thank you.

[far gone and out]

it would be more fun drinking the water from the porta potties than watching mccarney.

[unknown]

it would be more fun drinking the water from the porta potties than watching mccarney.

Aww that's just a little extreme, no?

[Monklish]

I have a feeling one at least of these 4 bands will be against McCartney: Ghostland Observatory, Genghis Tron, APTBS and/or The Crystal Method.

I will take any of those four above McCartney thank you.

You'd seriously take any one of those utter crapfests over McCartney? That's ridiculous.

[Trick Loves The Kids]

"I'm glad I saw Genghis Tron instead of Paul McCartney"

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

the last 2 posts here saved the thread. And of course the mere presence of Pot.

[Drewski27]

god. why couldnt we just get phil collins?

[paganman7]

You'd seriously take any one of those utter crapfests over McCartney? That's ridiculous.

I would take 90% of the lineup over McCartney.

[locachica73]

I never quite got the whole Beatles thing... I am not really excited to see Paul McCartney. But I will end up where ever my group ends up. I am crossing my fingers it will be somewhere else.

[xxorcoxx]

Sean Bayot has an aggressive form of Bacon Aids know as Wart Hog extreme caution must be exercised when he is present

[Trick Loves The Kids]

I mean... I'm not a huge Beatles fan, I don't have any of their music and I don't know many of their songs too well but even then I'm still really excited about this. It'll be a spectacle with some good music and the crowd will be really into it, even if you don't like the music I imagine it'll be more of an experience than seeing Genghis Tron in a tent.

[sbessiso]

You know it's serious business when even trick is planning on seeing Paul M. instead of raving

[Monklish]

I would take 90% of the lineup over McCartney.

Okay, whatever, you're crazy, have fun with that.

[Dale Gribble]

Okay, whatever, you're crazy, have fun with that.

No kidding. Even if you don't care for McCartney's music.... that statement is just nuts.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

guys be senstive! it is quite obvious that pagan was raped as a child while the beatles was played in the background. If I was him I would take 90% of the line up too.

[Monklish]

The Beatles were played during plenty of my rapings.



I never noticed any of the victims complain about the music, though.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

depends on the age. Raping is much more tragic under 12 then over. I can't believe you don't know that Randy.

[Monklish]

Tragic for whom?

[NightGoat]

"I'm glad I saw Genghis Tron instead of Paul McCartney"

These exact words will come out of my mouth on Monday.

[paganman7]

guys be senstive! it is quite obvious that pagan was raped as a child while the beatles was played in the background. If I was him I would take 90% of the line up too.


Unless you've been sodomized with a spiked club whilst your attacker sang Hey Jude, you wouldn't understand.

I stand by my statement.

Besides, the main stage Friday night is going to be full of sing along assholes. People who sing at concerts is one of my pet peeves. I know this already, so it's best I stay away.

[FireOfDecember]

I'm almost forty. I've been to thousands of shows. Seen everybody from Ratatat to Daft Punk to McCartney. A seasoned concert goer must be aware that certain live shows defy expectations. The youngins last year who were bagging on Roger Waters (mostly) admitted to eating humble pie after his show. They were witness to (let the flaming begin) the blue print for Radiohead's music. If some other farty classic rocker like Elton John or Billy Joel were playing, I'd skip it. McCartney does not fit in this camp. He will kick ass.

Id rather see either elton john or Billy Joel over Macca any day.

[Trick Loves The Kids]

You know it's serious business when even trick is planning on seeing Paul M. instead of raving

I almost raved instead of seeing Roger Waters last year, I'm so fucking glad I didn't. That guy is right, humble pie for sure, I remember posting "who the fuck is Roger Waters" when the lineup came out and now his set is one of the best things I've ever seen with my own two eyes. I don't know if McCartney will be like that but it seems ridiculous to see anybody else when one of the guys who was in the Beatles is playing a half mile away. To each their own though.

[steve7268]

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.



Yawn. This has been said so so many times and while it is true it does not mean it's going to make me enjoy their music any more than I already do. Yeah, I will probably catch PM's show. Do i care enough to get up close? No. Will i walk out on someone else that i like more to catch "history?" Absolutely not. Why do something if you don't get enjoyment out of it? Do you want me to go buy an ancient video game system and play that instead of my 360 just because it had a lot to do with the development of the current gaming systems? Probably a bad analogy but you get the point. Have fun at PM but if there is a better Sahara act i'm gonna be grooooovin'

[steve7268]

I almost raved instead of seeing Roger Waters last year, I'm so fucking glad I didn't. That guy is right, humble pie for sure, I remember posting "who the fuck is Roger Waters" when the lineup came out and now his set is one of the best things I've ever seen with my own two eyes. I don't know if McCartney will be like that but it seems ridiculous to see anybody else when one of the guys who was in the Beatles is playing a half mile away. To each their own though.

Roger Waters was amazing last year, but that has nothing to do with McCartney. Yes, i see the parallel, but if the Beatles don't rock your boat then why sail in that water?

[Whiskers]

I will probably show up for the last half hour of McCartney set so I can hear Hey Jude, Let It Be and A Day In The Life.

I do want to see McCartney, but I will not be catching his whole set.

[Trick Loves The Kids]

because even if the music sucks (it won't, I'm sure mccartney knows a talented musician or two) it will be more of a spectacle than anything else going on that night? I've definitely listened to Crystal Method more than the Beatles but I'm sure Paul McCartney's show will be better and I'll see Crystal Method at a club next time they roll through my town for $30 anyway.

I'm not really trying to change your mind, I'm just explaining that as someone who really doesn't care about the Beatles I'm still not gonna be anywhere but the main stage on Friday night.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

because even if the music sucks (it won't, I'm sure mccartney knows a talented musician or two) it will be more of a spectacle than anything else going on that night? I've definitely listened to Crystal Method more than the Beatles but I'm sure Paul McCartney's show will be better and I'll see Crystal Method at a club next time they roll through my town for $30 anyway.

I'm not really trying to change your mind, I'm just explaining that as someone who really doesn't care about the Beatles I'm still not gonna be anywhere but the main stage on Friday night.

and this is why no one of note will be playing at the same time Paul will be Ladies and Gents.

[Trick Loves The Kids]

"I'm so glad I saw Enter Shikari instead of Prince"

[Xenocide]

Nothing of note will be playing against Paul M. Remember who was playing against Prince last year? Enter Shikari and Above and Beyond..who saw those 2 acts pray tell? I expect the outdoor and the gobi to be shut down for this.

Above & Beyond was actually quite full (i know, i'm surprised too)...


but yeah, nothing in the top tier will conflict with Macca...


The Beatles were played during plenty of my rapings.

I never noticed any of the victims complain about the music, though.
all kinds of win Randy...

[Whiskers]

I want to hear Beatles songs, I don't care about his solo material or the spectacle of it all. Looking at his setlists... the first 3/4 doesn't interest me.

[Xenocide]

"I'm so glad I saw Enter Shikari instead of Prince"

i watched the first bit of Prince's set, mostly the sheila e & morris day stuff... checked out Enter Shikari for a couple songs, then checked out Above & Beyond for a few minutes (A&B was veerrrryyy blah), then listened to Prince on the way out of the fest...

...kinda wished we had caught that encore though we appriciated the extra sleep we got as we were so fucking exhausted and were able to beat most of the crowd outta there...

i regret seeing part of Enter Shikari less than i do seeing most of Black Lips...

[malcolmjamalawesome]

I had to go to a destination wedding.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I had to go to a destination wedding.

lulz fail.

[Brickhouse]

I had to go to a destination wedding.

Dr. Jason Bundy...Coachella Buzz Killer

[Drewski27]

phil collins

[Gogolicious]

I wish your mom had been more accurate with that close hangar.

Yes, his mom almost killed some people by building that close hangar. The runway was too close to the Smith's house. What a disaster!

[Mostro]

because even if the music sucks (it won't, I'm sure mccartney knows a talented musician or two) it will be more of a spectacle than anything else going on that night? I've definitely listened to Crystal Method more than the Beatles but I'm sure Paul McCartney's show will be better and I'll see Crystal Method at a club next time they roll through my town for $30 anyway.

I'm not really trying to change your mind, I'm just explaining that as someone who really doesn't care about the Beatles I'm still not gonna be anywhere but the main stage on Friday night.

Yeah, you get what I mean Trick. That's exactly what I did last year with Prince. I'm not into it, but I wasn't gonna miss it.

I don't care if people miss out on PM or not. But in my opinion, even if you don't like the music you'd be stupid to miss out on a legend.

If you've seen him before then that's a different story. If you only witness a bit of the show and don't like it and leave, it's fine. But if you just completely miss out because you don't 'like the Beatles' or his solo work, I think that's retarded.

If you were at a festival, and missed your last chance to ever see Hendrix, Morrisson, or Lennon for that matter, for going to see ABBA because you liked it more and it is futuristic with all their electronic and new groovy sound, then -with all due respect- you're a fuckin' dum-bass. Don't get me wrong, ABBA has their place in history, but you're still a fucking dumb-ass.

There's music you like. There's legends you don't like. But Legends will be legends. And you may not be pursuing it, but if it's put in your lap then there's no excuse. Although not as popular, Cohen is also an example. Or Willy Nelson back in 07'. You had to check it out.

And I don't want to convince anyone, or be worried that the show will be 'more crowded' cause of this thread. I'll enjoy the show with 200 or 200K people all the same.

[hegemon]

I'm not canceling (yet) my trip to Coachella because of Paul McCartney. It's fo sho I wil go back home on Sunday if ever I'll still go. Fortunately, I've seen The Cure and MBV twice last year.

[cr8vbeats]

thanx for your opinion, but i'll be dancin my ass off to crystal method

[Drewski27]

phil collins anybody?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

phil collins anybody?

I loved Genesis. HATE phil collins.

[SidVicuous]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

I'm so glad Paul is gonna be there cause while all you TOOLS go to his show the rest of us can go see the real coachella. Just like when that whore madonna was there.... All the beeboppers wasted their 3 hrs for a glimpse (and thats all they got, 3 songs...please. What a true proffesional huh) of the skank of skanks and I got to go see real shows.

[SidVicuous]

And further more.... Paul is not the Beatles, just one of them. And they stopped playing their stuff live very early on even when they were still a group so don't give us that "authentically live" crap either.

No wait... its gonna be great, please go see paul!!

[Trick Loves The Kids]

And further more.... Paul is not the Beatles, just one of them. And they stopped playing their stuff live very early on even when they were still a group so don't give us that "authentically live" crap either.

No wait... its gonna be great, please go see paul!!

he has fireworks though

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

"I am so glad I saw Crystal Method instead of Paul McCartney"

[brando4n82]

Just look at this guy. he is ready to rock it!

http://i2.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/39/d4/ad0f_1.JPG

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

where can I get one of those?!?!?!

[brando4n82]

where can I get one of those?!?!?!

EBAY!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paul-McCartney-Coachella-2009-Poster-Beatles-Rare-18x24_W0QQitemZ180336717317QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item180336717317&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1257%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Xenocide]

"i'm so glad i caught N.A.S.A. instead of Paul McCartney..."

:rolleyes

[Freaksince'68]

Yeah, you get what I mean Trick. That's exactly what I did last year with Prince. I'm not into it, but I wasn't gonna miss it.

I don't care if people miss out on PM or not. But in my opinion, even if you don't like the music you'd be stupid to miss out on a legend.

If you've seen him before then that's a different story. If you only witness a bit of the show and don't like it and leave, it's fine. But if you just completely miss out because you don't 'like the Beatles' or his solo work, I think that's retarded.

If you were at a festival, and missed your last chance to ever see Hendrix, Morrisson, or Lennon for that matter, for going to see ABBA because you liked it more and it is futuristic with all their electronic and new groovy sound, then -with all due respect- you're a fuckin' dum-bass. Don't get me wrong, ABBA has their place in history, but you're still a fucking dumb-ass.

There's music you like. There's legends you don't like. But Legends will be legends. And you may not be pursuing it, but if it's put in your lap then there's no excuse. Although not as popular, Cohen is also an example. Or Willy Nelson back in 07'. You had to check it out.

And I don't want to convince anyone, or be worried that the show will be 'more crowded' cause of this thread. I'll enjoy the show with 200 or 200K people all the same.

Hmmm, so I should see every legend. Call me another retard for Crystal Method. The more of you that go to PM's sing-along, the better it will be for the rest of us. I think you should all get there at 5 to make sure you get a good look at him. I hear he winks at people who are close.

[Gonshman]

Those McCartney posters are pretty cool.

A big factor in me seeing Paul McCartney (aside from the obvious fact that I love the Beatles) is that a great ticket for him on his last tour was 250, first row face value. And those were getting scalped for 4 figures. So fiscally it makes sense to see him at a place like Coachella as well

[Mostro]

Hmmm, so I should see every legend. Call me another retard for Crystal Method. The more of you that go to PM's sing-along, the better it will be for the rest of us. I think you should all get there at 5 to make sure you get a good look at him. I hear he winks at people who are close.

Who the hell knows that crystal method will be playing at the same time as PM? Chances are nobody will...

It's hard to see every legend because most legends die before they become legends, and that's part of the point. But if you're paying $90 (for Fri) to be at a place where a legend is playing, and you willingly decide NOT to see him/her, then yes you are retarded.

If you've seen him before that's another story. If you check it out for a bit and don't like it then at least you experienced it.

If it was Dylan, the Stones, or Bowie, same deal. Living legends that you probably might not get a chance to see again.

But, if you really want to 'hum' along to Crystal Method instead -assuming they play simultaneously- then there's no excuse my son...

[Freaksince'68]

Who the hell knows that crystal method will be playing at the same time as PM? Chances are nobody will...

It's hard to see every legend because most legends die before they become legends, and that's part of the point. But if you're paying $90 (for Fri) to be at a place where a legend is playing, and you willingly decide NOT to see him/her, then yes you are retarded.

If you've seen him before that's another story. If you check it out for a bit and don't like it then at least you experienced it.

If it was Dylan, the Stones, or Bowie, same deal. Living legends that you probably might not get a chance to see again.

But, if you really want to 'hum' along to Crystal Method instead -assuming they play simultaneously- then there's no excuse my son...

Thanks, pops. You're right. I'll see if Do-lab is open then.

[Xenocide]

the do lab will not be open during Macca (neither will the Outdoor)...

& Crystal Method will not conflict with Macca but Morrissey...

[nbvwes]

naw, i think Crystal Method will be during Leonard Cohen, on the Outdoor, with a silent Main between Franz & Morrissey...

[alicide]

I will not be missing Paul McCartney, as I grew up on the Beatles and enjoy some of his solo work. Missing a legendary act may turn into a regret for some people later on in life, but to each his or her own. People like what they like, for whatever reason. Music festivals are awesome, because there is diversity and the chance to explore new bands or genres, legendary or not. McCartney is part of the "real" Coachella, just the same as any act on the outdoor stage or in the tents. Go if you want to, see something else if you hate him, whatever.

[James]

Yeah, you get what I mean Trick. That's exactly what I did last year with Prince. I'm not into it, but I wasn't gonna miss it.

I don't care if people miss out on PM or not. But in my opinion, even if you don't like the music you'd be stupid to miss out on a legend.

If you've seen him before then that's a different story. If you only witness a bit of the show and don't like it and leave, it's fine. But if you just completely miss out because you don't 'like the Beatles' or his solo work, I think that's retarded.

If you were at a festival, and missed your last chance to ever see Hendrix, Morrisson, or Lennon for that matter, for going to see ABBA because you liked it more and it is futuristic with all their electronic and new groovy sound, then -with all due respect- you're a fuckin' dum-bass. Don't get me wrong, ABBA has their place in history, but you're still a fucking dumb-ass.

There's music you like. There's legends you don't like. But Legends will be legends. And you may not be pursuing it, but if it's put in your lap then there's no excuse. Although not as popular, Cohen is also an example. Or Willy Nelson back in 07'. You had to check it out.

And I don't want to convince anyone, or be worried that the show will be 'more crowded' cause of this thread. I'll enjoy the show with 200 or 200K people all the same.

Such strange logic... I'll be at McCartney's set for sure, but someone being a "legend" should not keep you from seeing something else, should you enjoy it more.

What's the point of wasting time on an act you don't enjoy? So you can brag to your friends years from now? It might just be me, but I would find more value in spending my time on something I like, and not something liked by everyone else. Credibility be damned.

Now, if I wasn't familiar with "the Legend"'s work, checking out their live show would definitely be in my interest. Live shows are generally much more powerful than what you hear on the records. But when I have two artists I'm familiar with playing at the same time, the obvious choice to me would be to see the one I appreciate more, not the one that has a bigger reputation.

Basically to me it boils down to the obvious: do your research. And come festival time, see what you like. But don't brand somebody a "dumb-ass" just because they don't share the same tastes you do.

[NightGoat]

Agreed

[Trick Loves The Kids]

Everyone should see Paul McCartney because he has fireworks

[BROKENDOLL]

Everyone should see Paul McCartney because he has fireworks Damn...I don't even think the Beatles ever had fireworks...:winkiss

[hulings]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.

[AlecEiffel]

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.

That is one of the biggest lies I have ever heard.

[Dogvolta]

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.

How old are you? 12?

[mittens4kittens]

Do you remember like, when you were with the Beatles? You remember when you said, at the end of that one song, "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" ? Is that true?

[crazzz2007]

I want to hear Beatles songs, I don't care about his solo material or the spectacle of it all. Looking at his setlists... the first 3/4 doesn't interest me.

You obviously don't know the difference between a Beatles song and a Mccartney song. The majority of his setlists are Beatles songs. Stop talking out of your ass.

[crazzz2007]

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.

you have got be the biggest fuking idiot in the world if you can't name a single beatles song.

[djandrews25]

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.

Wow, thats pretty amazing.






So, your going?

[fober]

"With a Little Help from My Friends" is my favorite Beatles song; as sung by Joe Cocker, not the Beatles.

[michaelmontanez]

paul eats sandwiches and shits just like you and me!

[HandBanana]

paul eats sandwiches and shits just like you and me!

I dont eat shits

[kingsblend420]

Paul McCartney was named 11th most influential singer in rock and roll history in some Rolling Stone I read in the downstairs bathroom while I was taking a shit.

However, that status might have changed after I finished shitting.

[Dogvolta]

I dont eat shits

HA!

[Gonshman]

Do you remember like, when you were with the Beatles? You remember when you said, at the end of that one song, "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" ? Is that true?

That's so cool...

[Coachella Bound]

I skip to the cool sounds of Sir Paul, does that make me an idiot?

[Xenocide]

my favorite Beatles song is "I'm A Believer"...

[AlecEiffel]

my favorite Beatles song is "I'm A Believer"...

"Last Train To Clarksville" and "Daydream Believer" are both way better.

[Freaksince'68]

"Last Train To Clarksville" and "Daydream Believer" are both way better.

My favorite McCartney song is "Happy Together". Oh, that's the Turtles. Similar sound, same snappy lyrics.

[depechemodekraftwerk]

Missing paul would not make you an idiot. YOU IDIOT

[englishgothboy]

the past was yours but the futures mine............

Go heather..........

[danteb]

Do you remember like, when you were with the Beatles? You remember when you said, at the end of that one song, "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" ? Is that true?

best. skit. ever.

[Geno_guerrero]

If he played "Tomorrow Never Knows" from Revolver that would be epic, he would just need a backtalk reverse delay and they could reproduce it, it was never played live by the beatles

[mittens4kittens]

best. skit. ever.

I miss Chris!

Tomorrow Never Knows would be cool, but I think it's a little too owned by John for Paul to do it justice, even with the vocal effects. It wouldn't be as bad as him doing Imagine or something but some shit you just don't wanna mess with.

Let Forever Be in the Sahara is the closest we will get to Tomorrow Never Knows this year...

[JustSteve]

not sure if it has been mentioned, but just read that paul mccartney had asked dave grohl to drum for him at coachella, but that he couldn't do it because he had to be close to home.

[depechemodekraftwerk]

friday is gonna be AARP day at coachella

[kimmaylynn]

Do you remember like, when you were with the Beatles? You remember when you said, at the end of that one song, "and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" ? Is that true?

OMG I have to track that skit down, haven't seen it in years but its one of my favs.

[whynotsmile99]

not sure if it has been mentioned, but just read that paul mccartney had asked dave grohl to drum for him at coachella, but that he couldn't do it because he had to be close to home.

where did you read this?

[whynotsmile99]

OMG I have to track that skit down, haven't seen it in years but its one of my favs.

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I miss Chris Farley too

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[Gonshman]

Thank you. I thought this would be pulled from youtube

[BROKENDOLL]

I've never been a fan of the Beetles, probably couldn't even name one song of theres, and wouldn't miss it.
you have got be the biggest fuking idiot in the world if you can't name a single beatles song.
HE WAS FUKING BEETLE, MAN! Yeah,yeah,yeah!

[jokerfit]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.

your ignorant for saying they have influenced any band.

[CitizenJ]

friday is gonna be AARP day at coachella

The only two old ones are McCartney and Cohen. if you count Morrisey as an AARP then you need to look at Sundays line-up. Robert Smith is 49, Public Enemy are in their 50's, Kevin Shields is 45, the lead singer of Throbbing Gristle is 59, Paul Weller is 50, and X are in their 50's and 60's. Morrisey is only 49.

Sunday, is AARP day

[bcred]

and I'm 52, oldies rock Coachella.:dumbo

Although Friday is my favourite day. And I might miss Macca,tbh I'll probably catch a tune or two and then move on.

[Boourns]

Holy fuck

YLZfoQU-uRE

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

I can't see the video at work. What is it?

[Boourns]

Sgt Peppers->The End at Glastonbury

[fatbastard]

Wow. Tell me how you really feel.

[CitizenJ]

Holy fuck

YLZfoQU-uRE

Love that he transitioned Sgt. Peppers into The End. Hope he does it at Coachella. I also hope his back-up band doesnt get this involved, i really could care less about them and they are like standing in front of paul doing solos and crap. NO! BAD!

[AlecEiffel]

That drummer seems out of place.

[HandBanana]

Man,
pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepl easepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplea sepleasepleasepleaseplease

play "My Love"

[slapuinpublic]

in 06 you had to miss depeche mode to get a good spot for daft punk
and scissor sisters put on a killer show during tool

in 07 gogol bordello's legendary show was against bjork
lcd soundsystem during red hot chili peppers
and to a degree the black keys and cornelius played during the headliners

in 08 fatboy slim during jack johnson
and although i didnt see them, im sure simian mobile disco gave waters a run for his money

Daft Punk was one of the most amazing shows I have ever witnessed....after their super long hiatus I could give a shit about Depressed Mode regardless.

The Tool show was awesome...who are these scissor sisters? cannot compare

One more thing....Fatboy Slim sucked last year, GIGANTIC disappointment. If you've ever heard his live at creamfields, you would know where I am coming from...but i still watched it all hoping for a miraculous turn aroud...the only thing good about it was the first 2 minutes (willy wonka)

and finally....John Lennon WAS the Beatles, but in his steed I will take Paul since the Beatles are and will be an influence to everything we ever here....ever

[HandBanana]

John Lennon WAS the Beatles, but in his steed I will take Paul

You have John Lennon's horse?

[slapuinpublic]

It's actually a unicorn, i think it still qualifies

[slapuinpublic]

btw, that avatar is priceless

[zenidogx]

Man,
pleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepl easepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleasepleaseplea sepleasepleasepleaseplease

play "My Love"

nice choice. if i remember his 2002 tour dvd correctly, he played it before Maybe I'm Amazed. he didn't do it in 05, at least not when i saw him.

i'm really hoping he plays Coming Up. like, really really hoping he plays it. imagine all the old folks dancing offbeat to Coming Up. it would make me shed the happiest little tear.

i saw Mrs Vanderbilt on a recent set list. that would be so awesome.

[HandBanana]

I wanna hear "Temporary Secretary" but I know thas prolly impossible.

[AlecEiffel]

and finally....John Lennon WAS the Beatles, but in his steed I will take Paul since the Beatles are and will be an influence to everything we ever here....ever

This is one of those things people say to sound cool.

[C DUB YA]

Yeah I like John's work too, but Paul was equal parts the Beatle as much as John was... if not more.

[slapuinpublic]

This is one of those things people say to sound cool.

I think you just said THAT to sound cool!

I wasn't trying to shit in anyone's cereal bowl, unlike you.

I am fairly informed and just put down a book by Larry Kant about the guy and happened to think it humanized him and made him understandable and admirable to the average person...but yeah....you're totally right....I was just trying to sound cool. The Coachella message board is the ultimate chest beating male douchebag forum, 10 points pal

[HandBanana]

No one laughed at my horse joke and it was AWESOME :(

[slapuinpublic]

I laughed, but immediately had to come up with a witty response.....

Result:

Fail

[AlecEiffel]

I am fairly informed and just put down a book by Larry Kant about the guy and happened to think it humanized him and made him understandable and admirable to the average person...but yeah....you're totally right....I was just trying to sound cool. The Coachella message board is the ultimate chest beating male douchebag forum, 10 points pal

Ok dude, you read a book. That means "John Lennon WAS the Beatles"? I don't see how you finding John to be an admirable person (which is highly debatable) has any bearing on the artistic contribution of the Beatles. John Lennon alone did not make the Beatles what they were, plain and simple. They would not have become what they became if not for the contributions of both John and Paul, and to a lesser extent George.
The idea of John Lennon being the only Beatle that mattered has long been a hipster cliche and it is and always has been completely ridiculous. Sorry if I was rude and hurt your feelings, but what you said was dumb. Thanks for the points.

[HandBanana]

Cuz see "steed" means horse.


Thats why.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Cuz see "steed" means horse.


Thats why.

Its OK Banana. I still love you.

[slapuinpublic]

This is one of those things people say to sound cool.

btw what I meant to say is John Lennon WAS the Beatles as opposed to Paul because he founded the group (orig. Quarrymen) and hesitantly brought Paul in. Also I think (hope) most people would agree that his contribution/songs > Paul...by far.

Plus he's the first legit rocker philanthropist for fuck's sake...not just thru money like fuckers are today, but mainly through voicing his opinion and acting out against the powers that be....seriously man, do your homework.

[zenidogx]

here we go again . . .

people would talk shit on John if he had lived through the 80s. i mean, really, was Double Fantasy that great?

[AlecEiffel]

Plus he's the first legit rocker philanthropist for fuck's sake...not just thru money like fuckers are today, but mainly through voicing his opinion and acting out against the powers that be....seriously man, do your homework.

He also beat his wife, abandoned his son and was a heroin addict. It's also been noted by people close to him that he was liberal with anti-Semitic and homophobic remarks. Sounds like a cool guy, huh? Anyone can sing about peace, it doesn't make them a great person.

[slapuinpublic]

Ok dude, you read a book. That means "John Lennon WAS the Beatles"? I don't see how you finding John to be an admirable person (which is highly debatable) has any bearing on the artistic contribution of the Beatles. John Lennon alone did not make the Beatles what they were, plain and simple. They would not have become what they became if not for the contributions of both John and Paul, and to a lesser extent George.
The idea of John Lennon being the only Beatle that mattered has long been a hipster cliche and it is and always has been completely ridiculous. Sorry if I was rude and hurt your feelings, but what you said was dumb. Thanks for the points.

Alright man, I agree it does have a strong hipster cliche...and I fucken hate hipsters...but Lennon, in my eye's....was the beatles...Paul contributed a lot, just not the overwhelming majority of what I feel made the Beatles great...He just doesn't have the soul that I feel Lennon did... Yes I read a book and yes it was subjective, but when I, personally look at the facts along with what I've read...all signs point to Lennon...he said everything controversial..."we're bigger than jesus"....just look at imagine... it was ballsy and completely ahead of it's time.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

here we go again . . .

people would talk shit on John if he had lived through the 80s. i mean, really, was Double Fantasy that great?

That is fine. Let him believe what he wants to believe. The Beatles were John and Paul. Simple as that. Harrison too and Ringo was really just a stand in. I used to think that John was the experimental one, until I found out that the music to Tomorrow Never Knows was actually done by Paul. Who'd thought that one huh? They were good together because they kept each others bad qualities in check. John keep Paul sharp without the fluffliness of his solo work and Paul gave John those beautiful melodies. Paul was the driver and John was the dreamer (or slacker depending on how you look at it. John never even tuned his own guitar! and would always get George or Paul to do it).

[HandBanana]

If John had lived, he would have had an Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood/Santana style late period that would have made us hate him as much as we do those douchenipples.

There would have been a fucking interminable "unplugged" record (hey Clapton, eat my shit) and probably a song with Nelly Furtado or Joss Stone at some point.

Nooooooothankyou.

[HandBanana]

I love George (his stuff lines up most with my personal tastes) but even HE did "I Got My Mind Set on You" for christsake.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

If John had lived, he would have had an Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood/Santana style late period that would have made us hate him as much as we do those douchenipples.

There would have been a fucking interminable "unplugged" record (hey Clapton, eat my shit) and probably a song with Nelly Furtado or Joss Stone at some point.

Nooooooothankyou.

Nah, John would have done godawful Music Concrete Acoustic versions of the Beatles albums....

[AlecEiffel]

I love George (his stuff lines up most with my personal tastes) but even HE did "I Got My Mind Set on You" for christsake.

come on, that song kinda rules.

[slapuinpublic]

He also beat his wife, abandoned his son and was a heroin addict. It's also been noted by people close to him that he was liberal with anti-Semitic and homophobic remarks. Sounds like a cool guy, huh? Anyone can sing about peace, it doesn't make them a great person.

I do not agree with the fact that he was an anti-semite or a homophobe (in fact there'e rampant rumors that he had a homosexual affair with brian epstein?????)...he did however abandon his first son julian and he beat his gf may pang and poss. yoko even tho she won't admit it....I think that is exactly what I meant by humanizing the guy....These were also the biggest embarrassments/mistakes of his life and ones that he tried to unsucessfuly correct later in life...at heart, i think he was one of the most truly empathetic people, ever....he just had a problem with drugs and alcohol....

[zenidogx]

come on, that song kinda rules.

kinda? . . . totally!


i got my mind set on you

i got my mind set on you

. . .

but it's gonna take money

a whole lotta spending money

[AlecEiffel]

I do not agree with the fact that he was an anti-semite or a homophobe (in fact there'e rampant rumors that he had a homosexual affair with brian epstein?????)...he did however abandon his first son julian and he beat his gf may pang and poss. yoko even tho she won't admit it....I think that is exactly what I meant by humanizing the guy....These were also the biggest embarrassments/mistakes of his life and ones that he tried to unsucessfuly correct later in life...at heart, i think he was one of the most truly empathetic people, ever....he just had a problem with drugs and alcohol....

I can sympathize with addicts, but I just don't think it's cool to hit women and be a deadbeat dad under any circumstances. Being a drunk or a junky may be a reason, but it's not an excuse.

[slapuinpublic]

If John had lived, he would have had an Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood/Santana style late period that would have made us hate him as much as we do those douchenipples.

There would have been a fucking interminable "unplugged" record (hey Clapton, eat my shit) and probably a song with Nelly Furtado or Joss Stone at some point.

Nooooooothankyou.


Damn dissin Clapton...that's almost blasphemy! I think Clapton was good throughout his career...I like that Robert Johnson(etc) inspired blues and I think he played it, fuck even till today....the "live at royal albert's hall" wasn't that bad at all.................crossroads, strange brew, white room are still epic when palyed by clapton + whoever

[HandBanana]

SUPERIOR>>>>>>

sppRrbtxVD0

[HandBanana]

All my life people have been trying to get me to love Clapton, and I just cant hear it the way they do. Probably because of growin up in the 80s.

It's like with Dr John.
I LOVE The Last Waltz. But I cannot hear Dr John without thinking it sounds like an Applebees commercial for Chipotle Rib Poppers or some shit.

Clapton sounds like a car commerical. Or a light beer commerical.

[slapuinpublic]

I can sympathize with addicts, but I just don't think it's cool to hit women and be a deadbeat dad under any circumstances. Being a drunk or a junky may be a reason, but it's not an excuse.

I'm just saying look further into into. Julian was born 1963 right before the Beatles blew the fuck up...and May Pang, who was abused, has way more positive to say about john then negative

[zenidogx]

All my life people have been trying to get me to love Clapton, and I just cant hear it the way they do. Probably because of growin up in the 80s.


what do Eric Clapton and coffee have in common?

[AlecEiffel]

I'm just saying look further into into. Julian was born 1963 right before the Beatles blew the fuck up...and May Pang, who was abused, has way more positive to say about john then negative

Well, Cynthia Lennon also claims that John hit her, but she may just be trying to grab attention. Also, it's not uncommon for battered women to have mostly great things to say about the men who hit them, it means nothing. In the end he still beat a woman. Did he change? Maybe (there are conflicting reports and it's hard to know who to believe. Some people say that "stay at home dad" thing he did with Sean was actually a cover up for the fact that he was so heavily into heroin that he couldn't function), but it doesn't change the bad things he did.

[zenidogx]

i think AlecEiffel just compared Chris Brown to John Lennon.

[AlecEiffel]

That's pretty much exactly what I was trying to do.

[Pancho confucious]

is there going to be a geritol booth at coachella?
http://i44.tinypic.com/vxngnr.jpg

[CitizenJ]

is there going to be a geritol booth at coachella?
http://i44.tinypic.com/vxngnr.jpg

yes, i think they are sponsering the Throbbing Gristle set.

[Pancho confucious]

nice. old man boobies!

[akilleeez]

Fortunately there aren't that many, but for the few that are hatin' on PM:

Anyone who is at Coachella on Friday and decides not to see this show is a fuckin' idiot.

Even if you do not like him or his music, you'd be a dumb-ass to miss this show.

Fact is, Beatles and McCartney have influenced any post-Beatle band you've ever liked in one way or another. This may very well be the last chance to see Beatles -and McCartney- songs being authentically played live. And definitely the last chance to experience this at Coachella.

So, don't be ignorant, and be part of history instead.


~Dear victim to Penis-envy~
***Even though this reply might suggest otherwise, just remember, I don't hate you.
...but I'll see whoever the fuck I wanna see, thank you very much. I don't need some old-time, faggy-ass, fart-knockin born-again hobo to tell me about what and where music comes from. It sounds like you've bottled your desires into a poorly-documented state of gullibility, assimilating yourself through convenience rather than intelligence...and now here you are wanting to preach your point-of-view, wearing all but your pants...and what a shocker at that! I can't believe you had the "balls" or "Beatles" (as I will call it today) to take this approach.
I mean seriously, who the fuck are you to say any of that?! To say they've "...influenced any post-Beatle band..." is NOT unheard of, but ridiculous coming from you... In addition to this non-evidential claim (which could have been conveyed at least in the slightest), you've falsely vindicated all those not and/or planning not to attend. Rhetorically speaking: Ask yourself if it makes sense for one to eat shit, even though they don't want to. Clearly, you will answer that with a 'yes', given the context of which you've displayed this fanatically-oblivious thread. If you think Sir Paul admires his fans to ridicule non-fans simply because of personal tastes and 'historical' value (if you will), or for any reason for that matter, then this reply could spiral further into a seemingly endless debate... More so, I would definitely want to know if Sir Paul would agree with you or not, so in turn I wouldn't waste my time by attending. Yet, I'm not a fanatic unlike you, whereas what Paul DOESN'T say can't hurt him. With that said...
...I'll give you a crumpled "...fucking-dumb-ass-idiot-FIST" and throw it in your squid-lipped face!!! I mean really...how much of a fan do you think you are? I'm pretty confident that I could outwit you on any Beatle topic, so it makes me wonder what kind of person are you to lash against those opposing in music taste? Also, if you want history...then go make it yourself! People don't need invitations to events that come optional and opinionated. So, instead of wandering aimlessly with your silly pointless antics, and feeding off the scraps of something that has already been made known as "Beatle Mania", you should inquire of some good old common sense. If you want to relive a past, almost half a century old, then do it without thinking it's what everyone else needs to do too. No one wants to ride your g.^.y train, especially if the destination is to your local outhouse. The Beatle Depot is always an option for those who are eligible to ride.
I might thank you--but I won't--for the simple fact that at least now I know somewhere in the crowd of McCartney on Friday there will be a genuine idiot roaming the fields, munching anxiously on their finger-tips, sobbing heedlessly as if Christ were returning 'early' (lmao), and screaming in high-pitches that even a dolphin would question! Your world is yours alone, and I question how that might be working out for you, because I know it doesn't end at the next stop.
P.S.~ For those who weren't planning on attending PM...how many of them do you think read your thread and replied to self with, "he's absolutely right, I AM a '...fucking...dumb-ass...idiot...'; I'd better change my M.O." And when you are done calculating your numbers...when you have totaled the massiveness of 'your' attendees to the Beatle Depot...when you have figured out who's wearing pink and who's wearing blue...then I want you to look down and wonder what it would be like if you had a penis. Then, that's when I imagine...
...BAM!!! *I kick you in the "beatles"* It would be interesting to see what your reaction would be...because all I see in return is a silly face, with a silly smile, ignorant of what just happened to him. Even in my personal scenarios you prevail to be the ignorant annoying one.
P.P.S.~ If you've been wondering about the Penis-envy comment...well, it gets confusing in that your displacement of said issue is compensated by trying to insert your own life into a predominantly feminist void (PFV), where you've fallen target towards neglect and companionship. The PFV relates to the Beatle Mania, and the abundant neglect you've suffered during this time has caused you grief, and you have no clue as to why.
If you are over 50 yrs. of age, then you suffer from a societal neglect...if you're younger than 50, then I think you have assimilated yourself into a contemporary convenience, and all that mentioned above applies w/o doubt, which in other words: YOU SHOULD SLAP THAT SILLY TONGUE OF YOURS ALL OVER SIR PAUL'S LIGHT SABER and thank him for just giving you the opportunity.
I'd watch out on displaying your mental excerpts, because this world is growing in activists and radicals, and you never know when you reach a bad seed. There might be a similarity between us, in that we like to get our feet wet for debate...the difference is, I like to use water as my reference; not some fecal impurity.

[HandBanana]

OK, that had to be a macro....right?

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

jesus...I stopped reading after I saw the Billy Corgan avatar....

[Freaksince'68]

~Dear victim to Penis-envy~
***Even though this reply might suggest otherwise, just remember, I don't hate you.
...but I'll see whoever the fuck I wanna see, thank you very much. I don't need some old-time, faggy-ass, fart-knockin born-again hobo to tell me about what and where music comes from. It sounds like you've bottled your desires into a poorly-documented state of gullibility, assimilating yourself through convenience rather than intelligence...and now here you are wanting to preach your point-of-view, wearing all but your pants...and what a shocker at that! I can't believe you had the "balls" or "Beatles" (as I will call it today) to take this approach.
I mean seriously, who the fuck are you to say any of that?! To say they've "...influenced any post-Beatle band..." is NOT unheard of, but ridiculous coming from you... In addition to this non-evidential claim (which could have been conveyed at least in the slightest), you've falsely vindicated all those not and/or planning not to attend. Rhetorically speaking: Ask yourself if it makes sense for one to eat shit, even though they don't want to. Clearly, you will answer that with a 'yes', given the context of which you've displayed this fanatically-oblivious thread. If you think Sir Paul admires his fans to ridicule non-fans simply because of personal tastes and 'historical' value (if you will), or for any reason for that matter, then this reply could spiral further into a seemingly endless debate... More so, I would definitely want to know if Sir Paul would agree with you or not, so in turn I wouldn't waste my time by attending. Yet, I'm not a fanatic unlike you, whereas what Paul DOESN'T say can't hurt him. With that said...
...I'll give you a crumpled "...fucking-dumb-ass-idiot-FIST" and throw it in your squid-lipped face!!! I mean really...how much of a fan do you think you are? I'm pretty confident that I could outwit you on any Beatle topic, so it makes me wonder what kind of person are you to lash against those opposing in music taste? Also, if you want history...then go make it yourself! People don't need invitations to events that come optional and opinionated. So, instead of wandering aimlessly with your silly pointless antics, and feeding off the scraps of something that has already been made known as "Beatle Mania", you should inquire of some good old common sense. If you want to relive a past, almost half a century old, then do it without thinking it's what everyone else needs to do too. No one wants to ride your g.^.y train, especially if the destination is to your local outhouse. The Beatle Depot is always an option for those who are eligible to ride.
I might thank you--but I won't--for the simple fact that at least now I know somewhere in the crowd of McCartney on Friday there will be a genuine idiot roaming the fields, munching anxiously on their finger-tips, sobbing heedlessly as if Christ were returning 'early' (lmao), and screaming in high-pitches that even a dolphin would question! Your world is yours alone, and I question how that might be working out for you, because I know it doesn't end at the next stop.
P.S.~ For those who weren't planning on attending PM...how many of them do you think read your thread and replied to self with, "he's absolutely right, I AM a '...fucking...dumb-ass...idiot...'; I'd better change my M.O." And when you are done calculating your numbers...when you have totaled the massiveness of 'your' attendees to the Beatle Depot...when you have figured out who's wearing pink and who's wearing blue...then I want you to look down and wonder what it would be like if you had a penis. Then, that's when I imagine...
...BAM!!! *I kick you in the "beatles"* It would be interesting to see what your reaction would be...because all I see in return is a silly face, with a silly smile, ignorant of what just happened to him. Even in my personal scenarios you prevail to be the ignorant annoying one.
P.P.S.~ If you've been wondering about the Penis-envy comment...well, it gets confusing in that your displacement of said issue is compensated by trying to insert your own life into a predominantly feminist void (PFV), where you've fallen target towards neglect and companionship. The PFV relates to the Beatle Mania, and the abundant neglect you've suffered during this time has caused you grief, and you have no clue as to why.
If you are over 50 yrs. of age, then you suffer from a societal neglect...if you're younger than 50, then I think you have assimilated yourself into a contemporary convenience, and all that mentioned above applies w/o doubt, which in other words: YOU SHOULD SLAP THAT SILLY TONGUE OF YOURS ALL OVER SIR PAUL'S LIGHT SABER and thank him for just giving you the opportunity.
I'd watch out on displaying your mental excerpts, because this world is growing in activists and radicals, and you never know when you reach a bad seed. There might be a similarity between us, in that we like to get our feet wet for debate...the difference is, I like to use water as my reference; not some fecal impurity.

Man, I'm loving this channeling of Kerouac. Nice.

[zenidogx]

DO6w9T1YzgE

i love this song more than anyone should

[HandBanana]

I am listneing to Wings Over America and getting so fucking giddy about this.

:)
:)
:)
:)
:)

[normalone75]

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If he does this song i would go, otherwise forget it. I love this song, and I love christmas!

Maybe coachella can make it snow.

[Chris Burke]

i aint watchin no macortney!

[Pancho confucious]

that shit fuckin sux to me!! i am not going to waste my time watching that boring ass shit!

[Chris Burke]

that shit fuckin sux to me!! i am not going to waste my time watching that boring ass shit!

mai fawts xactlee

[Pancho confucious]

WORD!

[cacahead01]

I don't like McCartney's solo work, its fucking cheesy and boring. I wouldn't see him. I can listen to the Beatles at home.

[AlecEiffel]

You could listen to anything at home. Why see anything live?

[*SURREAL*]

At first i was thinking , okay , this is why im going to Coachella , then i started doing my homework on bands i dont know , now im thinking ....any conflict with Paul , and these other bands , and im not gonna choose Paul . Maybe just an encore set from him .

[HandBanana]

Just want to re-iterate that I KNOW it wont happen, but if I could just hear the performance start with

"Sitting in the stands of the spooorrrts arena...."


I would be so giggly happy.

[coachy_Jedi]

Cuz see "steed" means horse.


Thats why.

You need some..........
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[akilleeez]

OK, that had to be a macro....right?

Whaaaaaaaat?! lol...I don't know what you mean by that but I'll just take it as a compliment regardless.

[akilleeez]

Man, I'm loving this channeling of Kerouac. Nice.

Thank you. I think? It's hard to make of what you really mean by channeling; it could go either way--positively or negatively. Regardless, I don't know anything about Kerouac, but after your comment, I looked him up...and now I think I might buy something correlating to him or his work. I'm in constant search of free-minded, critical thinkers and so on...

P.S.~ ...if your comment was on the latter side, then thank you still, for it seemingly is still a compliment.

[dantoro]

Paul McCartney: a legend and due RESPECT.
what I choose to see or skip is what ever i feel like seeing (no idiot needed)

[iamterrab]

Paul is The Killers of the Beatles, he might be OK, but sorry he is in no way going to be one of this years great acts...

[RedThom]

I will know if i am missing paul mccartney when the set times come out

[Adelita]

FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FAIL
FUCKING FAIL

[Adelita]

anyone who skips is a fucking genius!

for a few reasons:

1- won't waste many minutes of their life
2- won't get stuck in getting out of parking lot
3- doesn't blow for liking wackaul!

[Freaksince'68]

Thank you. I think? It's hard to make of what you really mean by channeling; it could go either way--positively or negatively. Regardless, I don't know anything about Kerouac, but after your comment, I looked him up...and now I think I might buy something correlating to him or his work. I'm in constant search of free-minded, critical thinkers and so on...

P.S.~ ...if your comment was on the latter side, then thank you still, for it seemingly is still a compliment.

I meant it as a compliment to your writing style. Check out Kerouac's "On the Road", and read Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl". I think you will dig their work. They were two precursors to all that Coachella is, or all that it should be, anyway.

[Bonovan]

http://www.coachella.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1146491&postcount=59

[Boourns]

Please, people, do not miss McCartney. I just know some of the moments during his set will be as fondly remembered as Daft Punk, Prince, Pixies, Waters, Radiohead, etc. Any act that conflicts with him can be seen elsewhere for $20 this year.

[Gonshman]

Please, people, do not miss McCartney. I just know some of the moments during his set will be as fondly remembered as Daft Punk, Prince, Pixies, Waters, Radiohead, etc. Any act that conflicts with him can be seen elsewhere for $20 this year.

Truth. Good McCartney tickets go for 250 dollars a pop

[DFrank]

I agree. I'm not the hugest fan of McCartney but i see it as my only shot at getting as close to a Beatle as possible. And i'm definitely not pay 200+ to see him on his own...He'll probably conflict with Girl Talk, and im fine with skipping most of that.

[feather]

Hiiiii David.

[fatbastard]

-- Christopher Hawthorne Harrison's star draws a crowd

Paul McCartney topped the star-studded turnout Tuesday in Hollywood for the unveiling of a Walk of Fame star for his former Fab Four bandmate George Harrison at a ceremony that also drew such celebrity friends and admirers as Tom Hanks, Tom Petty, Eric Idle, Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh, T Bone Burnett and Harrison's widow, Olivia, and their son, Dhani.

"Hare Krishna" was all Dhani Harrison had to say following alternately touching and humorous tributes from his mother, Idle and Hanks as well as L.A. City Councilman Tom LeBonge.

McCartney wasn't among the scheduled speakers, and when he hopped up to the microphone after taking part in a round of photo snaps with the assembled guests in front of the freshly minted star, it had been shut off. He simply shouted "Thank you!" to the hundreds of fans who spilled out into Vine Street in front of the Capitol Records tower, where Harrison's star now sits near those of the Beatles and John Lennon.

In conjunction with the star ceremony, Capitol-EMI Records announced that a new compilation of Harrison's post-Beatles recordings will be released on June 16, spanning the different labels he recorded for before his death in 2001. "Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison" will also touch on his Beatles legacy with three of his Fab Four songs -- "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Here Comes the Sun" -- represented in live recordings from the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh charity event he spearheaded.