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Wednesday, May 24, 1989

Countdown

TV Show • By Paul McCartney • Recorded May 22, 1989

Last updated on March 29, 2020


Details

  • Recording date: May 22, 1989
  • Broadcast date: 1989-05-24
  • Country: Netherlands
  • City: Bussum
  • Location: Studio Concordia

Location

  • Location: Studio Concordia

Timeline

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From Wikipedia:

The Dutch music show Countdown was a popular music show from 1978 to the early 1990s, broadcast by the (in that time public) broadcasting system Veronica. It ranked as the top music show in the whole of Europe. Due to the popularity the show, one of its hosts throughout the entire period, Adam Curry, became a star. Other hosts included Simone Walraven, Jasper Faber, Erik de Zwart and Wessel van Diepen. […]


Studio Concordia

This was the 1st and only concert played at Studio Concordia.


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Monique • 1 year ago

I was there! First time I saw Paul live, in a very small setting. He jammed with the band, and he had a lot of fun with the audience, introducing the members of his backing band with fake names. Then the broadcast started and the show's host asked Paul to introduce the members of the band. Paul once again jokingly called Linda Gertrude, but then introduced her as his wife Linda. He called Robbie Tosh McIntryre, before telling his real name, he adressed Hamish Stuart in a heavy Scottish accent, and then introduced himself as Wolfgang. Paul then sang "How many people" playing electric piano. Then there was a short interview (about 3 or 4 minutes) before they played "My brave face", And although the band were playing live before, the performances for the broadcasted songs were mimed, Afterwards I got two singles signed by Paul and Linda. Once in a lifetime experience, but not the only time I saw Paul live. I saw him in concert 20 times after that.


The PaulMcCartney Project • 1 year ago

WOW, thanks for sharing those awesome memories, Monique! What an experience!


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