[kristinn]

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.

[ConservativeDude]

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.

[the anti-mahdi]

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.

[JPG]

This is what he needs.

[CaptainK]

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.

[Larry Lucido]

He should have worn shoes while crossing the road.

Get well, Paul!

[Gay State Conservative]

I know that many,many here will disagree but,IMO,*everything* McCartney's done since the Beatles has been absolute swill.

[murron]

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

[1Old Pro]

It’s not uncommon for the flu to ground someone half his age for 3-4 weeks. And then they can get back to work behind a desk - not performing for 3 hours every few days.

I’m guessing his US tour will be great, and I have tickets!

[Jack Hammer]

The Ed Sullivan debut was a looooong time ago.