Music legend Sir Paul McCartney, an artist whose career spans epochs, has once again demonstrated his remarkable energy by announcing a new North American tour scheduled for the autumn of 2025. At 83 years of age, the former Beatle shows no inclination towards retirement, planning a substantial two-month, 19-concert series across the United States and Canada.
The tour is set to commence on September 29th in Palm Desert, California, culminating with a two-night engagement in Chicago on November 24th and 25th. This marks his first comprehensive tour across the continent since 2022, notable exceptions being a few unannounced, smaller-scale appearances in New York earlier this year. In line with his global stature, the newly announced concerts are slated for large stadiums and arenas, venues appropriate for an artist of his enduring popularity and magnitude.
The “Got Back” Saga Continues
Playfully titled the “Got Back” tour, a name that seems to wink at his frequent returns to the stage, this touring endeavor began in 2022. It has since successfully traversed the US, UK, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, South America, and Europe, consistently playing to packed houses and receiving enthusiastic reviews. The tour`s philosophy appears straightforward: Sir Paul will “get back” for as long as his passion dictates and his energy allows. This stands in notable contrast to the increasingly common trend of other artists embarking on ostensibly “farewell” tours that, perhaps ironically, seem to become permanent fixtures of the live music circuit.
A Repertoire of Classics and a Dream Duet
Audiences attending the upcoming North American shows can anticipate a deep dive into McCartney`s unparalleled musical catalog. The setlists are expected to feature a blend of hits from his iconic solo career, anthems from his time with Wings, and, naturally, an array of timeless classics from The Beatles that remain cornerstones of popular music. An intriguing footnote adding to the current buzz is his recently released duet with the equally legendary, 83-year-old artist Barbra Streisand. Their collaboration on “My Valentine” is featured on Streisand`s new album, “The Secret of Life: Partners,” which also includes pairings with notable figures like Hozier, Sam Smith, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, Sting, and others.
For Streisand, singing with McCartney reportedly fulfilled a long-held aspiration, having previously noted that after duetting with Frank Sinatra, only McCartney remained on her list. This union of “two stars, two bright stories,” as some have affectionately termed it, has delighted fans and critics alike. While the prospect of Streisand joining McCartney on stage during the “Got Back” tour is widely considered a delightful, if perhaps improbable, fantasy among excited fans, the hope for such a surprise remains. Given Sir Paul`s history of unexpected gestures and his sheer enjoyment of performing, one might conclude that with him, like a reliable compass, hope always finds its way back.
