If you said it was a “religious experience”, there would be those who would cry “blasphemy!”
OK…so maybe it wasn’t a divine moment, but to integrate being inside Fenway Park (in right Center Field, actually) with seeing a Beatle perform live as I had the chance to last night-was as close to an out-of –this-world event as I may ever be part of!
I saw Sir Paul at the Fleet (now TD Banknorth Garden) a few years ago. Being my first time-and in an enclosed arena where sound bounces off the walls, it may have been better from a sheer concert perspective. However, an outdoor show under the moon and stars on a beautiful August night in Boston is hard to top! Add fireworks during “Live And Let Die” and you have the whole package!
I credit The Beatles for me being in the business I am in. Perhaps I could not sing or play the way they did, but from my earliest age, I wanted to be CLOSE to it, CONNECTED to it. Playing their music on the radio was enough. Being in the broadcasting business has allowed me to go to so many shows and MEET so many famous people.
I have yet to meet a Beatle. Of course, that possibility is sadly down to two-and I actually had a chance to meet Ringo in Los Angeles several years ago, but circumstances arose that kept me from shaking the hand of one of the Fab Four. I am at peace with the notion that meeting Paul is likely NOT going to happen.
Besides, what to you say to a living legend who has seen and heard it all? “I love your music?” How about, “I’m a big fan of yours!” You get the point. Seeing his impact on my life , I would probably be reduced to a babbling blob of goo.
It’s just as well-I might have a heart attack if I were faced with the opportunity.
Below is a video clip from Paul McCartney’s show last night at Fenway. As the Sox were losing to Tampa Bay, we were groovin’ to Paul on our own Field Of Dreams:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaN2reqftZ0
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