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Paul McCartney (AP file photo)
Paul McCartney will make his first visit to "The Late Show With David Letterman" next Wednesday, July 15, CBS announced Friday.
McCartney, who as a member of The Beatles made his U.S. live television debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" on the same stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater now used for the Letterman show, will be interviewed by Letterman and also perform on the show.
McCartney begins an exclusive series of shows across the United States, beginning July 17 at Citi Field in New York City, and then moving to Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Tulsa and winding up in Dallas on Aug. 19.
The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist, the most successful musician and composer of all time, has been hailed for his work with his band, Wings, as well as for his solo projects. He most recently released the album, "Electric Arguments," his third release under the name "The Fireman."
"The Late Show With David Letterman" is a production of Worldwide Pants Inc. Barbara Gaines, Maria Pope, Jude Brennan and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.
The show airs at 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT on CBS. For other time zones, check local listings.
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There'll not be quite as much screaming as last time he was on that stage.
I nominate Nothing Too Much. What do you bet he does a Beatles song? Ah, ...we take what we can get.
It'll be an Obama love-in...
I'm sorry, Robert but what does Obama have to do with this? Am I missing something?
I'm sure robert is referring to the fact that Letterman is a left-wing shill now and McCartney is also a big Obama fan.
Personally, I don't like Obama as a leader (although he may be a decent guy in person). I think his policies are ruining this country. (This is my opinion folks, so no need to retort. You won't change my mind, just as I won't change yours. Leave it at that).
However, I will still be watching, even if it is an Obama love-in (which really, I doubt they even discuss politics. But if they do, so what?). I love Paul McCartney, no matter what his politics (and I used to like Letterman. Not so much now). He's one of the greatest musicians and composers to ever live. I still like hearing his new stuff. Sometimes they aren't great, but every once in awhile, he pens a wonderful new gem, which is always great. I don't let a person's politics keep me from enjoying somebody's talents. If I did, I would probably only have Ted Nugent on my ipod.
How many of you think Dave will be the same old interview as we have seen many times? I hope he gets into the remasters and Rock Band with Paul. Maybe play a short clip of a remastered track?
Dear Pat,
You probably thought Bush was a good President ha ha ha ha. You ARE the fool on the hill!
The Beatles were all bleeding heart liberals...like Jesus!
My retirement portfolio finally went up this period after bushdiving for years. The only political agenda I know McCartney has is vegie. I didn't know that was leftwing. Have the republicans come out pro-eating-animal-flesh? McCartney has said he likes that the US now has a black president. Again, is that leftwing? In theory, republicans like that too.
Okay, I hate to question Steve, but the official site still lists Kelly Clarkson. What's the source???
Dauber: A CBS press release was the source. The AP has also reported it, as has Variety. Do a Google search for Letterman and McCartney and you'll see the stories. And if you're talking about the public CBS site not being updated, in my past experience working on a daily newspaper and dealing with TV news, they don't always get updated right away. The press sites, which are different, get the information first.
Debjorgo, it's been well documented that Macca has always been a left-leaning, pro Labor(UK)man - by definition that makes him sympathetic to democrats in the US. Whether or not he votes is another matter. It's all perosnal choice, and that's fine of course.
What irks me when smug people like Letterman use their "variety" shows as a platform to push their less than transparent personal agendas. And Pat, like you, because of that, Letterman has lost me too. As brilliant as he was, Johnny Carson never let his politics be known via his show, and he was never a public attack dog. And Pat, again like you, I can see Obama for what he is. Wouldn't surprise at all if he was a one termer...wouldn't surprise at all.
I don't care if Obama is black, white, yellow, orange and blue (all together now!)Obama's honeymoon period is over...ooh, around about right now.
Anyway, I digress...now back to the topic- I think Paul will rattle off All My Loving as one song...being the Sullivan theatre.
Boy, Robert, you're really grasping at smoke to make this something political. Search Paul McCartney and Labour Party. Nothing. Maybe you're thinking of Ian McCartney. I'm a huge fan of Paul's. If he gave a crap about the Labour Party, I'd know it.
And Dave was a McCain man until McCain stood him up for Katie Curic. He was saying things like "McCain, there's your man. There's a hero for you. What do you think of McCain for president? That's all you want."
When Dave talks to Paul, I doubt very much that Obama's name will come up.
You're the one who seems to be taking advantage of a forum to push his political agenda.
Just watched. No Obama love-in. Just rock'n'roll.
Loved seeing Sir Paul perform again-brought back memories of when I saw the Beatles in concert Aug.21, 1965 at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis. A Beatle fan forever!!!!!
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