Paul is slated to play the famous Apollo Theater in New York's Harlem district in a couple weeks. The site is an historic landmark in popular music - particularly for "Black" or "Soul" music. The history of performances and artists is too numerous to list here - but you already probably know this fact.
POINT:This is an opportunity for Paul to really pull out a special show - it is really a classic "one-off" show. Understandably, the tours had public expectations, casual fans and his own need to be popular and pleasing.
This is different - actually a launching for his own channel on sattelite radio and to play a landmark - PERFECT for Paul to dig into his roots, his biographical mucic bag and especially the SOUL side of his music!
I'm interested in seeing him put on a show much closer to The Cavern Shows after Linda passed, rather than his typically brilliant, but mostly predictable concerts.
Let's come up with some ideas, thoughts and suggestions for Paul, all while having fun.
I'll start with a couple suggestions.
By all means, do the Little Richard songs (Kansas City, Hey, Hey, Hey, Long Tall Sally) soul-influenced : Monkberry Moon Delight, Hi, Hi, Hi, Oh Woman, Oh Why? Smile Away
-- and end with a real stunner -- (AND make sure the tape/video is rolling) - "Oh Darling!"
Those are a couple quick ideas - how about your ideas for Paul's special show?
