Fans couldn’t believe it when Paul McCartney finally performed “Now and Then” live for the first time. The long-awaited track made its debut during his Got Back Tour opener, sending waves of excitement through the crowd.
The iconic Beatle surprised everyone by adding the song to his setlist on October 1. This comes after days of speculation, as some fans overheard McCartney rehearsing the track during a soundcheck before the show.
Now, as the tour moves across South America, the U.K., and Europe, fans are eager to see if this historic moment will be repeated.
McCartney Honors Lennon with “Now and Then” Performance
“Now and Then,” released last November, marks the final Beatles song. Using AI and archival recordings from John Lennon and George Harrison, the track was finally completed and shared with the world.
During his recent tour, Paul McCartney performed the song live for the first time. This special moment followed his heartfelt rendition of “Here Today,” which McCartney dedicated to Lennon.
McCartney sat at the piano for “Now and Then,” with the song’s music video playing on a screen behind him. Fans were treated to both a visual and musical tribute to The Beatles’ legacy.
McCartney Delivers a Memorable 37-Song Set
Paul McCartney kicked off his tour with an unforgettable performance, treating fans to a mix of personal tributes and classic hits. According to NME, McCartney performed “My Valentine” in honor of his wife, Nancy, and a special version of “In Spite of All the Danger,” a song from The Quarrymen, John Lennon’s pre-Beatles band.
The night was filled with emotional moments, including McCartney’s tribute to George Harrison with a rendition of “Something.” He also performed a virtual duet with John Lennon during “I’ve Got a Feeling,” making the show even more special.
Fans were thrilled by McCartney’s 37-song set, which featured timeless Beatles classics like “A Hard Day’s Night” and “The End.” Each performance took the audience on a nostalgic journey through rock history.
McCartney Teases Fans with Behind-the-Scenes Rehearsal Clips
Ahead of the tour, Paul McCartney shared a behind-the-scenes look at his rehearsals on YouTube and social media. The video showed him preparing with his long-time touring band, giving fans a sneak peek of what’s in store for the tour.
“We’re getting excited. We’re at rehearsals, we’re getting ready to come down and see you,” McCartney said in the video’s opening, building anticipation for the tour’s kickoff.
His social media posts were captioned with, “From the rehearsal room… to a city near you.” The teaser video offered a taste of what’s to come, hyping up fans for the 2024 GOT BACK tour.