Tripping the Live Fantastic
Paul McCartney · 1990
138 min · 37 tracks · classical · pop rock · psychedelic rock
A vibrant live showcase blending classic hits with McCartney’s signature charm and melodic inventiveness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- sing-along classics for gatherings
- nostalgic celebration of hits
- wave-like pacing with variety
- vibrant charm throughout experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking consistent slow tempos
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- live concert energy· Beatles nostalgia· emotive storytelling
- Career context
- By the time 'Tripping the Live Fantastic' was released in 1990, Paul McCartney had already enjoyed a legendary solo career following his time with The Beatles. This album came after his successful 'Flowers in the Dirt' (1989) and marked a significant moment as it captured the energy of his live performances during the world tour supporting that album.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wings· The Beach Boys· David Bowie
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra by Elton John — Combines live performance energy and orchestral arrangements, echoing McCartney's emotive storytelling.Stage by David Bowie — Captures vibrant live performance with a mix of hits, showcasing emotional depth and theatricality.Live/1975–85 by Bruce Springsteen — Shares a similar concert atmosphere with personal narratives and crowd engagement, reflecting on nostalgia.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Showtime 0:38
- 2 Figure of Eight 5:32
- 3 Jet 4:02
- 4 Rough Ride 4:48
- 5 Got to Get You Into My Life 3:21
- 6 Band on the Run 5:09
- 7 Birthday 2:43
- 8 Ebony and Ivory 4:00
- 9 We Got Married 6:37
- 10 Inner City Madness 1:22
- 11 Maybe I’m Amazed 4:41
- 12 The Long and Winding Road 4:18
- 13 Crackin’ Up 0:49
- 14 The Fool on the Hill 5:00
- 15 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 6:23
- 16 Can’t Buy Me Love 2:14
- 17 Matchbox 3:09
- 18 Put It There 2:43
- 19 Together 2:16
Disc 2
- 1 Things We Said Today 5:01
- 2 Eleanor Rigby 2:36
- 3 This One 4:28
- 4 My Brave Face 3:08
- 5 Back in the U.S.S.R. 3:15
- 6 I Saw Her Standing There 3:25
- 7 Twenty Flight Rock 3:09
- 8 Coming Up 5:17
- 9 Sally 2:03
- 10 Let It Be 3:54
- 11 Ain’t That a Shame 2:39
- 12 Live and Let Die 3:11
- 13 If I Were Not Upon the Stage 0:36
- 14 Hey Jude 8:03
- 15 Yesterday 2:06
- 16 Get Back 4:11
- 17 Golden Slumbers / Carry That Weight / The End 6:41
- 18 Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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