As homecoming gigs for one of the world’s biggest rock stars go, it was fairly low key: a small band on a slightly bigger stage in a local pub. But for the drinkers who just happened to be in the Philharmonic Dining Rooms in Liverpool, seeing Sir Paul McCartney perform was probably the best gig of their lives. There was amazement, dancing and more than a few tears when one of Liverpool’s most celebrated sons returned for his appearance on The Late Late Show’s Carpool Karaoke with James Corden on Tuesday. McCartney performed a piano rendition of When I’m Sixty-Four as he revisited his childhood home, showing Corden the back room where he wrote songs with fellow Beatle John Lennon. Walking upstairs in the small terrace, he showed off his old “acoustic chamber” – the toilet where he would sit, strum and sing for hours. Describing how he and Lennon had played She Loves You to his father, McCartney recalls him asking if they could change the refrain to “yes, yes, yes” because there were already too many Americanisms in common use. “We did not heed his advice. Had we have done, who knows what could have happened,” he said. Tweeting a link to the episode, Corden wrote: “Ok, so here it is. Quite possibly the best #CarpoolKaraoke we’ve done so far. I hope you like it. I’ll never ever forget it. Take a breath and jump in.” Ok, so here it is. Quite possibly the best #CarpoolKaraoke we’ve done so far. I hope you like it. I’ll never ever forget it. Take a breath and jump in https://t.co/7iwvw6qWTA x — James Corden (@JKCorden) June 22, 2018 The pair started the show singing the Beatles hit Drive My Car, while cruising through the city, replacing the song’s “beep beeps” with honks of the horn. On Penny Lane, they popped into a barber shop – which had a picture on the wall of a much younger McCartney getting his hair cut – much to the delight of the hairdresser. Corden became emotional as the pair sang Let It Be in the car. “I can remember my granddad, who’s a musician, and my dad sitting me down and saying, ‘We’re going to play you the best song you’ve ever heard’. And I remember them playing me that. If my granddad was here right now, he’d get an absolute kick out of this,” Corden said. “That’s the power of music,” McCartney replied. 00:34 Corden cries in carpool karaoke with Paul McCartney - video McCartney harmonised with Corden singing Blackbird and his new single Come On to Me from the album Egypt Station. But the 18-time Grammy award winner saved the best performance until last, when he appeared from behind a curtain in the Liverpool Philharmonic Dining Rooms, or “the Phil”, where he had played and occasionally drunk as a young man. Within seconds, the small crowd was on its feet, and more poured through the door as word spread, as he performed A Hard Day’s Night, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Love Me Do, Back in the USSR and Hey Jude. The star said the journey back to his childhood home had made him reflect on the trajectory of his life. “The distance from here to where we went, and where we are now is phenomenal.”<doc-sep>After going here, there and everywhere, Sir Paul took the chance to get back to what he does best with a show for about 50 fans at The Philharmonic pub.<doc-sep>Get our daily Echo newsletter for the biggest stories and breaking news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe for free Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice This is the amazing moment Paul McCartney stunned fans by holding a surprise intimate gig in the Philharmonic pub - with James Corden. Dozens of music lovers applied for tickets to a secret gig to be held somewhere in the city centre on Saturday, June 9. Then fans went into a frenzy when Macca was spotted visiting city landmarks as part of filming for Carpool Karaoke. Sir Paul was also spotted in a car with Corden on Allerton Road, in the city centre and at the Beatles statue on the Pier Head. (Image: Sky One/Carpool Karaoke) (Image: Sky One/Carpool Karaoke) Then shortly afterwards, fans packed into the Philharmonic pub were given the surprise of their lives when Macca popped up on stage. Several fans are seen singing along to the music and some even pass him a pint of beer. In the feature, broadcast of Corden’s American TV show The Late Late Show, Corden drives various celebrities around and sings along to their music. The segment has previously featured Michelle Obama and Britney Spears. (Image: Sky One/Carpool Karaoke) The special performance took place in front of just 50 people at the Philharmonic pub and reportedly included two previously unheard songs ahead of a rumoured new album. An overwhelmed Sean Kennedy wrote on Twitter: "I have just seen Macca live. I'm on carpool karaoke. My life is complete. Thank you." The Late Late Show with James Corden, will air from tonight on Sky One and TV streaming service, NOW TV.<doc-sep>
Paul McCartney performed a secret gig for fans in Liverpool yesterday (June 9,) at Liverpool’s Philharmonic pub. McCartney was seen roaming the city with James Corden in the hours before the show and the pair were spotted taking selfies outside some of the city’s biggest landmarks – including the Beatles statue at the Pier Head. The Liverpool Echo reported that television company SRO Audiences were offering local people the chance to be in the audience at the Philharmonic for a secret set from a “global superstar.” Fans took to Twitter to share their excitement, with one tweeting: “”Not everyday you get to hear Paul McCartney singing all the Beatles songs with James Corden in a pub in Liverpool!!!!!!!! Feeling starstruck.” There has been no indication as to when the footage of the show will be released, but fans have speculated that Corden’s presence indicates the pair were filming an segment for The Late Late Show. Sir Paul McCartney is spotted in Liverpool! The Mac is back! ✌️ pic.twitter.com/ZpFkj2TRj4 — The Beatles Story (@beatlesstory) June 9, 2018 Not everyday you get to hear Paul McCartney singing all the Beatles songs with James Cordon in a pub in Liverpool!!!!!!!! Feeling starstruck rn ??? — Luce (@lucccybrown) June 9, 2018 Paul McCartney was in Liverpool today with James Corden, and did a 'secret' gig at the Philharmonic Pub! For full details see https://t.co/9nE1KU1Qqc pic.twitter.com/em066FiDaE — Beatles London Blog (@BeatlesCoffee) June 9, 2018 SO ME AND @Iadymccartney JUST STUMBLED ACROSS A SECRET PAUL MCCARTNEY GIG AND WAITED FOR HIM OUTSIDE WHAT THE FUCK ALWNSKWNSKWNSJ#liverpool #PaulMcCartney #thebeatles pic.twitter.com/BkyHY5kmhv — blue meanie (@dreamymccartney) June 9, 2018 Paul Mccartney aujourd'hui à Liverpool pour une visite et un secret gig dans un pub ! pic.twitter.com/8LQAM26l0T — Mic frebert (@micfrebert) June 9, 2018 In the last few days, Paul McCartney’s Instagram feed and profile picture has been deleted, leaving his page completely blank. His Twitter profile picture has also been removed, leading to speculation McCartney could be gearing up to release new music. Last month, Paul McCartney was made a Companion Of Honour for his contribution to music. He is only one of a few musicians to receive the honour, including Vera Lynn and opera singer Janet Baker. Other recipients include Stephen Hawking, Judi Dench, and J.K. Rowling.