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Back In The World

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Disc 1:
  Song Title Time Price    
  1. Hello Goodbye (Live 2002) 3:46 Not Available  
  2. Jet (Live 2002) 4:02 Not Available  
  3. All My Loving (Live 2002) 2:08 Not Available  
  4. Getting Better (Live 2002) 3:10 Not Available  
  5. Coming Up (Live 2002) 3:26 Not Available  
  6. Let Me Roll It (Live 2002) 4:24 Not Available  
  7. Lonely Road (Live 2002) 3:12 Not Available  
  8. Driving Rain (Live 2002) 3:11 Not Available  
  9. Your Loving Flame (Live 2002) 3:28 Not Available  
10. Blackbird (Live 2002) 2:30 Not Available  
11. Every Night (Live 2002) 2:51 Not Available  
12. We Can Work It Out (Live 2002) 2:29 Not Available  
13. Mother Nature's Son (Live 2002) 2:11 Not Available  
14. Carry That Weight (Live 2002) 3:05 Not Available  
15. The Fool On The Hill (Live 2002) 3:09 Not Available  
16. Here Today (Live 2002) 2:28 Not Available  
17. Something (Live 2002) 2:33 Not Available  
Disc 2:
  Song Title Time Price    
  1. Eleanor Rigby (Live 2002) 2:17 Not Available  
  2. Here There And Everywhere (Live 2002) 2:23 Not Available  
  3. Calico Skies (Live 2002) 2:37 Not Available  
  4. Michelle (Live 2002) 3:15 Not Available  
  5. Band On The Run (Live 2002) 5:00 Not Available  
  6. Back In The U.S.S.R (Live 2002) 2:55 Not Available  
  7. Maybe I'm Amazed (Live 2002) 4:47 Not Available  
  8. Let 'Em In (Live 2002) 5:23 Not Available  
  9. My Love (Live 2002) 4:03 Not Available  
10. She's Leaving Home (Live 2002) 3:52 Not Available  
11. Can't Buy Me Love (Live 2002) 2:11 Not Available  
12. Live And Let Die (Live 2002) 3:05 Not Available  
13. Let It Be (Live 2002) 3:57 Not Available  
14. Hey Jude (Live 2002) 7:35 Not Available  
15. The Long And Winding Road (Live 2002) 3:30 Not Available  
16. Lady Madonna (Live 2002) 2:21 Not Available  
17. I Saw Her Standing There (Live 2002) 3:07 Not Available  
18. Yesterday (Live 2002) 2:08 Not Available  
19. Sgt Pepper/The End (Live 2002) 4:40 Not Available  
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Product details

  • Original Release Date: 22 May 2007
  • Release Date: 22 May 2007
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: EMI UK
  • Copyright: (C) 2003 MPL Communications Ltd under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd This label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved. (C) 2003 EMI Records Ltd
  • Total Length: 2:01:09
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  • ASIN: B001JY6ZFK
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Paul McCartney's new album "Back In The World" is a real treat. For any sceptics in the vicinity, this 2-disc set is not merely a run of the mill collection of sub-standard renditions of his back catalogue. Indeed, I prefer the live renditions of certain songs on this album to their original versions recorded, in some cases, over thirty years ago (personally, I prefer the versions of "My Love" and "Coming Up" presented here). The man's voice is in stunning form - notably better than on his tour of the early 1990's, in my opinion. The recording sessions of the wonderful studio album, Driving Rain (from which several numbers are featured on this live album, including the sublime "Your Loving Flame") and his marriage to Heather Mills seem to have instilled new confidence and vitality into his performance.

McCartney's new touring band (the energetic Abe Laboriel Jnr. on the drum kit, Rusty Anderson on lead guitar, Brain Ray on bass and rhythm guitar and Paul "Wix" Wickens on keyboards of all kinds) gel effectively and each faithfully recreate the well known parts they play. All of them contribute backing vocals - on some occasions, it is difficult to distinguish their backings from the familiar Lennon & Harrison parts on the Beatles numbers. Wix on keyboards contributes some gorgeous orchestration when called upon to do so - "She's Leaving Home" being a particularly

Speaking of Beatles numbers, McCartney treats us on this show - 23 of them are given the treatment of his new band. "Getting Better" is performed for the first time ever by McCartney since it was "left on a shelf" after the 1967 opus "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" The remainder of the 36 tracks comprise standouts from his Wings and solo years.

The level of excitement and energy that comes across is overwhelming - McCartney may be 60 years old now, but if this CD is anything to go by, few could suggest he was sounding it. Numbers such as "I Saw Her Standing There", "Can't Buy Me Love" and "All My Loving" sound like they have been pulled straight out of a 1964 concert in all but one respect - modern amplification allows him to be heard over the screaming crowd! McCartney's instrumental performance is commendable too - his versatility showing as he switches from his famous Hofner violin bass to grand piano, electric guitar, electric piano and acoustic guitar (on which he performs a number of solo numbers which sound like very personal studio demos and provide a wonderful contrast to the more rocking numbers). He also switches to ukelele to perform a touchingly nostalgic "Something" to the memory of George Harrison. John Lennon is also remembered with a song few ever thought would appear in his live show - "Here Today".

By the way, I'm not a 50-something who is still not over 60's Beatlemania - I'm an 18 year old who is somehow managing to re-live the whole experience almost forty years later down the timeline. I recommend this live collection to all fans of good music and a good show!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Back In The World is one of the best live recordings ever released. Amazingly, McCartney sings and plays better then ever. Stand out tracks are Getting Better, Every Night, Carry That Weight, Something, Back In The USSR and Maybe I'm Amazed. This release is superior to the Back In The US collection because She's Leaving Home, Michelle, Let'em In and Callico Skies have been added. I was fortunate to see this tour when it came to New York's Madison Square Garden and the recording captures the mood and excitement experienced by those in attendance. McCartney's youthful band plays with a rockier edge then previous lineups and this seems to suit Paul and his material much better. Paul sounds re-vitalized, re-juvenated and I look forward to his next studio recording. Long live Paul McCartney. God Bless !!
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Maybe We're Amazed 11 April 2003
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For those unable to get a ticket for Paul McCartney's latest sold out tour, this 36 track CD gives the listener a good feel for the energy and power of the ex-Beatle's 2003 live show. Back in the 1970's, when many like me listened to his first solo live outing, 'Wings Over America' the reluctance to include many songs from his previous and more famous band was very obvious, but 30 years on there is no such shyness about featuring the songs which succeeding generations have grown to love, with almost three-quarters of the album dedicated to his Beatles legacy.

Perhaps the death of George Harrison has made the inclusion of more Beatles songs all the more poignant, but who can complain about the selection of songs when the set list contains 'Back in the USSR', 'Michelle', 'Let It Be', 'The Fool on the Hill' and 'Michelle'? There are some surprises too, with versions of songs like 'Mother Nature's Son', 'Getting Better' and 'She's Leaving Home' not previously played live by McCartney. Despite all the debate about writing credits in recent years, songs dedicated to both John Lennon (''Here Today') and Harrison (the ukelele driven 'Something') provide a fitting tribute to both.

There are still highlights from the Wings and solo era, including three tracks from 'Band On the Run', and a superb version of my favourite solo track 'Maybe I'm Amazed'.

Given the familiarity of the material, it is the energy and impetous given by the young and largely new band employed by McCartney which really bring this album to life - there are new arrangments on some songs, and Abe Laboriel on drums is simply a revelation.

If you're a Beatles purist, then this might not be for you - but for those of us who who don't remember the sixties first time around, then this is still a reminder of that amazing legacy, reinterpreted by one of the men who created it!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Great CD-I'd go miles to see him.
I'm an old Beatles fan from the beginning. I'm not amazed a bit, at the fact that Paul still sounds so fabulous, especially his live shows. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Cyrus Jimmy Khambatta
Paul Macartney CD.
Paul Macartney put's it all on this album and it's well worth a listen if you are one of Paul's fans. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by N. A. Kendrick
Another Masterclass........10/10
Back in the World.....From The Opening Chords Of " Hello, Goodbye", You Just Know That Something Special Is Ocurring....." Let It Be" Is Emotional & Amazing.... Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Tommo 18/7 ©
Frankly astonishing
This took me completely by surprise. I never liked Paul; while he and Lennon did great solo work I couldn't stand their squabbling (especially over whether it should be... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2006 by Matt Gibson
Belongs in everyone's collection!
I was lucky enough to be at the King's Dock concert in June 2003, when Sir Paul came home and although I stood for over 6 hours just to be near the front it could never change my... Read more
Published on 11 April 2005 by Gem
A Live Legend
I was fortunate to get a ticket to Sir Paul's last show of this tour in the King's Dock in Liverpool on 1st June 2003. Read more
Published on 13 May 2004
Amazing... Truly amazing..
I love my music from Beatles to Zappa and a lot more in between. This album is amazing. It is what every Beatle fan wanted to hear thirty years ago, but don't compare with what... Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2003 by Mr. R. A. Bones
BRILL BUT NOT CLASSIC
ALL THOUGH IM ONLY 14 I FULLY APPRECIATE THE OLDER AND SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER MUSIC AND THIS REPRSENTS IT ALTHOUGH I THINK LENNON WAS THE GENIUS ALTHOUGH A BRUTAL AND BITTER MAN. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2003
Bit of a masterpiece...
A good album to play to the 'Lennon was better' contingent - this really shows Paul's songs at their best. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2003 by Guy Clapperton
Rather Disappointing
Whilst I have not been to one of his current shows, though will be going to see him at the Kings Dock in Liverpool this really does disappoint, the sound quality of this is nothing... Read more
Published on 25 April 2003 by swoodwa
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