Paul McCartney In Red Square

Synopsis
Mikhail Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin were among the audience when ex-Beatle Paul McCartney staged a spectacular show in Russia on May 24, 2003. Amazingly, this is the first time McCartney had played in the country, making it an extra-special occasion, which saw a 100,000-strong crowd gather in Red Square. Playing a mixture of material that included Beatles favorites ("Let It Be," "Hey Jude," "Fool On The Hill"), songs from the Wings-era ("Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die"), and more, this is a great way to witness McCartney's impressive collection of songs in a live setting. Complementing the concert are some historic scenes of McCartney meeting Putin, and a discussion about The Beatles and their incredible impact on Russia's cultural development. But it's the concert footage that really captures the imagination, with McCartney clearly relishing the chance to work through some glittering numbers from his back catalogue, and delighting the enraptured audience in the process.

Reviews
"The bonus gig from St. Petersburg is thrilling, not least for a monumental 'Helter Skelter'." (Uncut)