Good Evening New York City
Paul McCartney · 2009
123 min · 67 tracks · classical · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A vibrant live celebration blending McCartney's classics with fresh energy and heartfelt performances in an iconic New York setting.
Why this album works
This album not only debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Music Videos chart but also became a significant cultural moment reflecting McCartney's lasting influence on popular music. The concert featured a mix of Beatles classics and solo hits, emphasizing his role in shaping rock music over decades. Its positive critical reception reaffirmed McCartney's status as a stalwart performer and songwriter.
- Best for
- vibrant live concert atmosphere dynamic journey with peaks nostalgic sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Good Evening New York City' captures Paul McCartney during a resurgence in popularity after a series of successful albums and tours. This live album, recorded at Citi Field, showcased his enduring appeal as he celebrated his legacy while continuing to connect with new audiences. It followed his previous studio effort, 'Memory Almost Full', further solidifying his status as a rock icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· Eric Clapton· Ringo Starr· Elton John· Phil Collins· Bee Gees· Bonnie Tyler· Van Morrison
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Drive My Car Standout 2:36
- 2 Jet 4:19
- 3 Only Mama Knows 3:38
- 4 Flaming Pie 2:24
- 5 Got to Get You Into My Life 2:50
- 6 Let Me Roll It 5:49
- 7 Highway 3:56
- 8 The Long and Winding Road 3:36
- 9 My Love 3:55
- 10 Blackbird 2:41
- 11 Here Today 2:27
- 12 Dance Tonight 2:58
- 13 Calico Skies 2:35
- 14 Mrs Vandebilt 4:39
- 15 Eleanor Rigby 2:21
- 16 Sing the Changes 4:13
- 17 Band on the Run Standout 5:25
Disc 2
- 1 Back in the U.S.S.R. 3:12
- 2 I'm Down 2:19
- 3 Something 4:03
- 4 I've Got a Feeling 5:48
- 5 Paperback Writer 3:25
- 6 A Day in the Life / Give Peace a Chance 5:41
- 7 Let It Be 3:54
- 8 Live and Let Die 3:12
- 9 Hey Jude Standout 7:22
- 10 Day Tripper 3:10
- 11 Lady Madonna 2:30
- 12 I Saw Her Standing There 3:09
- 13 Yesterday 2:13
- 14 Helter Skelter 3:47
- 15 Get Back 4:11
- 16 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / The End 4:38
Disc 3
- 1 Intro
- 2 Drive My Car Standout
- 3 Jet
- 4 Only Mama Knows
- 5 Flaming Pie
- 6 Got to Get You Into My Life
- 7 Let Me Roll It
- 8 Highway
- 9 The Long and Winding Road
- 10 My Love
- 11 Blackbird
- 12 Here Today
- 13 Dance Tonight
- 14 Calico Skies
- 15 Mrs. Vandebilt
- 16 Eleanor Rigby
- 17 Sing the Changes
- 18 Band on the Run Standout
- 19 Back in the USSR
- 20 I'm Down
- 21 Something
- 22 I've Got a Feeling
- 23 Paperback Writer
- 24 A Day in the Life / Give Peace a Chance
- 25 Let It Be
- 26 Live and Let Die
- 27 Hey Jude Standout
- 28 Day Tripper
- 29 Lady Madonna
- 30 I Saw Her Standing There
- 31 Yesterday
- 32 Helter Skelter
- 33 Get Back
- 34 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / The End
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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