ONE ON ONE IN GERMANY (1) : 28th May 2016 : Esprit Arena, Dusseldorf

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf.
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RP reader enthusiastic about the McCartney Soundcheck
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For Thomas Wagenländer visit the soundcheck was very special.
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Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf is for days in the Paul McCartney-fever. At Breidenbacher Hof the former Beatle was greeted by cheering fans and passed to the arena for the concert. One of our readers it was even allowed to get any closer.

Thomas Wagenländer from Juchen won in a lottery of our editors to visit the soundcheck - and showed then thrilled by the experience. The hobby musician has been a supporter of the ex-Beatle, had heard him but never heard him play live before.

"That was a very exciting thing," said Wagenländer. "Paul McCartney has played for almost an hour, well-known pieces also from Wings- and Beatles-times." His big favorite of the small concert before the concert: ". Lady Madonna Then came really on goose bumps."

Convinced of musicians but has him also with his personality, because he was flirting in between nice with the small audience and was also his colleagues on stage towards casual and friendly: "He has no attitudes, is a very relaxed type."

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For Thomas Wagenländer visit the soundcheck was very special.




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Paul McCartney greeted the audience with "Helau"
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Paul McCartney rocked the Düsseldorf Arena
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Dusseldorf. More than 27,000 fans Sir Paul McCartney joined on Saturday night in the Dusseldorf Arena. The audience could look forward to Beatles classics and a few words in German.

The appearance of the world star was therefore a very special. Otherwise, the 73-year-old enters under his world tour "One On One" in this country in Berlin and Munich. Even before the concert Paul McCartney
was received by his fans  frenetically at Breidenbacher Hof.

Nearly 40 songs from throughout his career singing the 73-year-old at the concert, including Beatles classics such as "Let It Be" and newer songs like "Four Five Seconds".

The more than 27,000 fans paid homage to his songs with text Safety and cheers. The former Beatle impressed them with German-knowledge: "Düsseldorf Helau! Es ist toll, wieder hier zu sein nach so langer Zeit." ("Dusseldorf Helau It's great to be back after such a long time" ). Another highlight of the two and a half hour presentation was the elaborate stage show with light and video installations as well as more surprising fireworks in the Esprit Arena.

It was McCartney's first appearance in Dusseldorf after 44 years, then he was with his band Wings on a European tour. He is currently on the road with his world tour "One On One". The next stops are Paris and Madrid. In June he returns, he wants to rock Munich (10) and Berlin (14).

McCartney is already since April with his band on a world tour that he will pull through to autumn. According to the European concerts, it goes further in July with shows in the US and Canada. A tour break there the middle of next month, since June 18, exceptional musician from Liverpool is 74 years old. Even before his birthday he gives himself on June 10, the new release "Pure McCartney".

The impressions from the concert, many then held in the social media, how these Licensees:

1. Europa-Konzert seiner Tour: Paul #McCartney begrüßt das #Düsseldorfer Publikum mit "Helau"! pic.twitter.com/CCMhrkCC7I

— Mélanie Voisin (@MarieParis) 28 de mayo de 2016

The stage that McCartney had for his appearance available is 65 meters wide and 22 meters high - and has been recorded by him in different colors.

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Paul McCartney waving fans in Dusseldorf 
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Paul McCartney waving fans in Dusseldorf 
May 28 2016
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Full Gentleman and pop star of the old school: Paul McCartney comes cheerfully from the Breidenbacher Hof to greet his fans.

Several hundreds had stayed outside the hotel to see the international star.

For this young man (and some fans) there was an autograph of the 73-year-olds.

Bustle outside the entrance.

16.30 pm is the day: The pop star waved to the crowd.

Smiling faces and they drawn smartphones with the fans.

The star moves to the arena, where he gives a concert in the evening.

Images of the arrival of Paul McCartney in Dusseldorf 

So Paul McCartney rocked the arena
May 29 2016
Fotos: Christoph Reichwein

On May 28, 2016 Ex-Beatle played a concert in Düsseldorf Esprit Arena - one of three Germany concerts on his world tour. We show pictures of the concert.

The organizers counted before the event with about 25,000 fans.

For his fans Paul McCartney had even learned some German.

The 73-year-old former Beatle during the concert with his band.

The stage was 65 meters wide and 22 meters high ...

... And was recorded by Paul McCartney in different colors.

He was celebrated by his fans - and he had a lot fun.

The world tour by Paul McCartney, incidentally, has the title "One On One".

Also with the Smartphone fans have retained the special appearance in the arena.

See below more images of the concert.