has given fans a thrilling glimpse into what they can expect when he hits the road. The legendary artist returned to the limelight yesterday, launching the Got Back tour.
The global tour kicked off in Montevideo, Uruguay and will make its way to the UK in December. The 82 year old star unveiled fresh footage of him rehearsing with his band, where they can be seen performing a new track, Now and Then.
The song, which was released in November 2023, originated from a home demo of a ballad that John Lennon recorded in 1977 but never completed.
Remaining band members Sir Paul and Sir Ringo Starr finalised the piece using overdubs and guitar tracks from George Harrison, who passed away in 2001.
They also utilised AI technology to isolate the vocals from the home demo on the song.
Sir Paul McCartney starts his world tour in Uruguay tonight (Image: Getty Images)
Sir Paul has never performed the song live before, but the recently shared footage suggests it might make an appearance on the setlist for his new tour.
Alongside the new track, Sir Paul can also be heard belting out other timeless hits from the Fab Four including Helter Skelter from 1968’s The Beatles (also known as The White Album), I’ve Got A Feeling from 1970’s Let It Be, and Carry That Weight from 1969’s Abbey Road, reports .
A tantalising clip has surfaced, revealing a setlist for Sir Paul McCartney’s tour, featuring Wings’ classics such as Jet, Junior’s Farm, and Let Em In, alongside early Beatles hits Can’t Buy Me Love and Love Me Do, not to mention tracks from the iconic Revolver album like Got To Get You Into My Life.
The knighted rock legend expressed his eagerness to hit the road again, with Beatles aficionados buzzing over the chance to witness their idols’ tunes performed live, potentially for the first time.
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The singer looked youthful as ever as he belted out his famous hits. (Image: Getty)
Sir Paul enthused: “I’m excited to end my year and 2024 tour dates in the UK. It’s always such a special feeling to play shows on our home soil.
“It’s going to be an amazing end to the year. Let’s get set to party. I can’t wait to see you,” he finished.
The storied artist is set to grace Manchester’s Co-op Live with his presence for two spectacular evenings on December 14-15, before heading to London’s The O2 for another pair of performances on December 18-19.
His musical journey will also take him across international stages in Argentina, Chile, Peru, France, and Spain.
This much-anticipated tour marks Sir Paul’s return to arena concerts after a six-year hiatus.
Although he headlined Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage in 2022, it’s been since 2018 that fans have seen him perform in a traditional arena setting.