Paul McCartney Launches 2025 Got Back Tour Across US with Beatles Classics

Paul McCartney launched the 2025 leg of his Got Back tour with a lengthy and nostalgic setlist spanning his Beatles, Wings, and solo careers, captivating audiences at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. Notably, McCartney performed the Beatles' "Help!" live in full for the first time since 1965, using his original bass, marking a historic moment in his touring history. The roughly two-and-a-half-hour show featured 33 to 35 songs, including classics like "Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die," and "Blackbird," as well as rarer tracks such as "In Spite of All the Danger" and "Now and Then." Visual elements enhanced the concert experience, with animations and videos accompanying songs like "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "My Valentine," the latter dedicated to his wife, Nancy Shevell. The tour, which began with a surprise show in Santa Monica, will continue through late November with stops in major U.S. and Canadian cities, coinciding with McCartney's upcoming Wings compilation album release. Fans can expect a show with no opening act and a mix of old, new, and in-between songs, reflecting McCartney's expansive musical journey.