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Paul McCartney Opens U.S. Got Back Tour With First Full Live 'Help!' at 83

The setlist choices framed a pointed tribute to John Lennon, using archival footage from The Beatles: Get Back for a live duet.

Overview

  • McCartney launched the North American leg in Santa Barbara, California, starting the show with a full performance of 'Help!' for the first time.
  • He paired 'I’ve Got a Feeling' with Lennon’s voice and video sourced from Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back to create a virtual duet.
  • Variety and other outlets note he had previously touched 'Help!' only as a roughly 50‑second medley snippet in 1990.
  • The tour covers 19 U.S. cities and is scheduled to conclude in Chicago on November 25.
  • Reviews highlight his energy and a Beatles‑leaning set in a phone‑free concert format that emphasized connection with the audience.