This is the actual stage where Paul McCartney will perform his only north-american concert in 2008, located on the historic Plains of Abraham, in Québec city, Canada, to celebrate its 400th birthday
(I bet Sir Paul will sing the Beatles' "Birthday" for the occasion).
Paul played only 2 other concerts this year, on in Kiev, Ukraine and one last June in Liverpool.
Info: www.monquebec2008.com
These shots were filmed on July 3rd on the exact location and stage where Paul will perform. It was the final concert of Van Halen's reunion tour with David Lee Roth.
The song heard is "I lie around", originally a B-side, now available as a bonus cut on Wings' "Red Rose Speedway" from 1973.
Québec city is the capital of the French-Canadians who have been living in Canada since 1608. It is the first and oldest city of the country.
English text (texte français plus bas):
Paul McCartney Set to Rock Québec City with a Free Concert to Celebrate Their 400th Anniversary.
Date and location: July 20th 2008 -- The Plains of Abraham, Québec City, Canada.
Québec City, 30th June 2008 - Paul McCartney will perform his first live show in Canada since 2005 when he will lead the city of Québec in celebrations for their 400th anniversary on the 20th of July. The free concert will take place in one of the world's most prestigious and historic city parks, The Plains Of Abraham, the site of many clashes between the French and British empires in the 18th century.
Paul said, "I have a feeling it's going to be a great night. Music is a fantastic way to celebrate this event. It's a universal language that can bring everybody together! Our two countries have close ties that remain strong to this day. We are looking forward to helping Québec City celebrate this anniversary."
Just weeks ago Paul McCartney performed the largest ever show in the Ukraine, in Kiev, to over 350,000 people in the city's Independence Square and on June 1st Paul played a stadium concert in Liverpool to celebrate the city being named the 2008 European capital of culture. If these previous shows are anything to go by, Québec City is in for a night it will never forget.
"Paul McCartney is not just a superstar; he's a legend, a musical and cultural icon who will focus international attention on our historic celebrations. His concert will project Québec 2008 on the world scene," declared Daniel Gélinas, CEO of the Société du 400e, the event organizers. "Paul McCartney is giving us a fabulous present and we are thrilled and proud to welcome him to Québec City!"
This will be Paul's first visit to the capital. Paul first played in Canada when The Beatles appeared at the Montréal Forum in 1964. Since then Paul has toured in Canada on numerous occasions but never in Québec. So this will be a grand premiere for Paul and for the population of Québec City.
To celebrate this anniversary year the Société du 400e put together a balanced program featuring music from Québec and the First Nations, French songs, symphonic and classical music while inviting international stars and spotlighting the two founding peoples: France and the UK.
"With a British star participating in the 400th anniversary celebrations we can say mission accomplished! No ticket are needed for this free concert put on by the Société du 400e, a highlight of an already extraordinary year of concerts, exhibitions and shows," summed up Gélinas.
Texte français:
Paul McCartney à Québec pour le 400e anniversaire de Québec !
Québec, le 30 juin 2008 -- Paul McCartney chantera sur les Plaines d'Abraham le 20 juillet pour le 400e anniversaire de la ville de Québec. Il s'agit là de sa seule présence sur scène en Amérique cette année et de sa première performance au Canada depuis 2005.
« J'ai l'impression que ce sera toute une soirée », a déclaré Paul McCartney dans un message vidéo enregistré chez lui à Londres plus tôt aujourd'hui. « La musique est une bonne façon de célébrer un tel anniversaire. C'est un langage universel qui rassemble tout le monde. Nos deux pays ont des liens historiques étroits qui demeurent importants encore aujourd'hui. Nous avons hâte de fêter ce 400e avec Québec. »
Il y a deux semaines, Paul McCartney a offert à Kiev, en Ukraine, à la Place de l'Indépendance, le plus grand concert jamais donné dans ce pays. Le 1er juin, il a chanté au stade de Liverpool, sa ville natale, Capitale européenne de la culture 2008. La popularité de ces deux concerts donne un avant-goût de ce que sera le concert de Québec : une soirée inoubliable !
Ce sera la première visite de Paul McCartney dans la Capitale. Il est venu au Forum de Montréal avec les Beatles en 1964 et s'est produit ailleurs au Canada depuis ce temps mais jamais à Québec. Ce sera donc une grande première pour lui comme pour la population québécoise.
C'est sur la grande scène des Plaines d'Abraham que se déroulera le concert. Il n'y aura pas de billet.
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