Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

McCartney Still Ill, Cancels South Korea Concert
The Associated Press ^ | Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Posted on 05/21/2014 6:20:32 AM PDT by kristinn

Paul McCartney has canceled his concert in South Korea next week due to the virus-caused illness that forced him to call off his entire Japan tour, organizers said Wednesday.

The former Beatle, who turns 72 next month, had planned to hold concerts in Japan and South Korea as part of his world tour.

SNIP

The statement said that "Paul is still not feeling better and this cancellation is unavoidable."

Organizers said McCartney's side didn't give them details about his illness. Representatives for McCartney declined to comment to The Associated Press about his condition Wednesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at bigstory.ap.org ...


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: beatles; mccartney; paulmccartney
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-43 next last
This sounds more serious than a mere flu virus. McCartney had just finished a tour of nearly three hour long shows in South and Central America before he headed for his Asian tour. He's set to hit the States for a summer tour of 19 shows.

He's in great shape, especially for a someone who'll turn 72 in a few weeks.

1 posted on 05/21/2014 6:20:32 AM PDT by kristinn
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: kristinn

saw him last year in the States.

Magnificent. It was like history being made.

We all know his politics are screwy. But the music was just great.

Hope he recovers.


2 posted on 05/21/2014 6:25:33 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: kristinn

Vastly under-rated as a bass player. I listened to Abbey Road again on youtube. I keyed on the bass parts. What a talented and innovative player. I do not think any one band or performer will ever reach the heights this band of beatles reached.

Composition, arrangement, melody, harmony, Lyrics, production, George Martin was called the fifth Beatle. He taught them well.

I hope Paul McCartney will recover from whatever ails him.

It’s a real bitch getting old.


3 posted on 05/21/2014 6:29:51 AM PDT by the anti-mahdi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeDude

What an irony if Ringo Starr, who is the oldest member, were to outlive the lads.

Then there is George Harrison, who believed in reincarnation. He is no longer dead . . . he came back as a beetle.


4 posted on 05/21/2014 6:30:54 AM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: kristinn
This is what he needs.
5 posted on 05/21/2014 6:32:47 AM PDT by JPG (Yes We Can morphs into Make It Hurt.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: kristinn

The concert series he’s held in the last few years are Herculean for somebody in their fifties.

I think he needs to cut back in the future.


6 posted on 05/21/2014 6:35:10 AM PDT by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: JPG

Indeed.


7 posted on 05/21/2014 6:36:30 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: kristinn

He should have worn shoes while crossing the road.

Get well, Paul!


8 posted on 05/21/2014 6:38:49 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: CaptainK

He did an interview recently in which he said the set is structured for him to take breaks by sitting at the piano(s) for stretches of time. He doesn’t run around on stage and he doesn’t drink water until after the show.


9 posted on 05/21/2014 6:41:15 AM PDT by kristinn (Welcome to the Soviet States of Obama)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeDude
I have seen him a few times but not recently. "We Got Married," from the Flowers in the Dirt album is an underrated tune. Sounds better live, too, but I assume he doesn't play it anymore perhaps because it was written with Linda in mind.
10 posted on 05/21/2014 6:41:23 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Pilgrim's Progress

“he came back as a beetle.”

No, he didn’t belive in transmigration of the soul. He’s probably Jackie Evancho...


11 posted on 05/21/2014 6:44:00 AM PDT by Rennes Templar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeStatement

I don’t recall that from the set.

It was lots of Beatles, lots of Wings, and some recent McCartney....

If he makes it to the US, I’d encourage anyone to attend.


12 posted on 05/21/2014 6:54:38 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: kristinn

He’s an amazing piano player. He can do LOTS more than Hey Jude and Let it be.....


13 posted on 05/21/2014 6:55:29 AM PDT by ConservativeDude
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: kristinn
I know that many,many here will disagree but,IMO,*everything* McCartney's done since the Beatles has been absolute swill.
14 posted on 05/21/2014 7:08:19 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Rat Party Policy:Lie,Deny,Refuse To Comply)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Gay State Conservative

Have you heard his latest, NEW? Or Memory Almost Full? GREAT efforts, Beatlesque. Bob


15 posted on 05/21/2014 7:17:36 AM PDT by alstewartfan (She wanders down the hallway in her long black dress Lingers by the fireplace like a faint caress Al)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: the anti-mahdi
Vastly under-rated as a bass player.

Was that him on bass on Golden Slumbers? Magnificent.

16 posted on 05/21/2014 7:35:13 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("The commenters are plenty but the thinkers are few." -- Walid Shoebat)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeDude

We all know his politics are screwy. But the music was just great.


Agree

He fits the “ Just shut up and sing” mantra....


17 posted on 05/21/2014 7:36:14 AM PDT by patriotspride
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Larry Lucido
He should have worn shoes while crossing the road.

When Paul really is dead, people will say it's just another hoax!

18 posted on 05/21/2014 7:36:34 AM PDT by Albion Wilde ("The commenters are plenty but the thinkers are few." -- Walid Shoebat)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: CaptainK

I read recently that after the breakup of the Beatles he became very depressed. He needs to perform as it’s all he’s done since he was 15.


19 posted on 05/21/2014 7:53:47 AM PDT by DJ MacWoW (The Fed Gov is not one ring to rule them all)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: kristinn

I’m thinking either pneumonia or something he ate or drank in Japan is making him sick.


20 posted on 05/21/2014 7:58:39 AM PDT by murron (Proud Mom of a Marine Vet)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-43 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson