I got to see him perform last night for the first time and I was blown away. He did one song on the uke, Something, and dedicated it to George. Paul sang and played solo for about half the song and then the band kicked in to finish it out. It was just tremendous. He's been doing this song on the uke for a while now, but to see it in person was a whole nother level. Much of the show was like this - some songs I'm burned out on, like Hey Jude, but darned if I wasn't the loudest person around us, yelling out the na na na's. My wife called him The Dynamo. His skill, artistry, stage presence, voice, musicianship, all simply the top. It's unreal he's 72. Everything about the performance, he owned. He deservedly got a bonkers response from the Brazilian crowd and had us right where he had the groove - in his pocket.
Also wanted to mention that if he played the uke George gave him, I understand it's a Kamaka. But I could be wrong - he was pretty far away for me to see. The uke was quite bright through the PA. Clear-white strings. Wouldn't be surprised if he uses Aquilas but that's only a guess. Would enjoy being set straight if someone has the details.
Also wanted to mention that if he played the uke George gave him, I understand it's a Kamaka. But I could be wrong - he was pretty far away for me to see. The uke was quite bright through the PA. Clear-white strings. Wouldn't be surprised if he uses Aquilas but that's only a guess. Would enjoy being set straight if someone has the details.
