Paul McCartney’s Next Tour: Why “The Long and Winding Road” Is the Perfect Name for the Final Chapter — A Love Letter from a Fan, Rocking at 83
By Dino VAs someone who has followed Sir Paul McCartney since the early days of The Beatles, through Wings, solo ventures, orchestral explorations, and even surprise pop collaborations, I’ve felt that each of his tours wasn’t just a concert—but a living chapter in the ongoing story of music itself. After the spectacular run of his “Got Back” tour—which began on 28 April 2022 in Spokane, Washington and came to a triumphant, emotional close on 19 December 2024 at London’s iconic O2 Arena—it’s hard not to wonder: what’s next?
If there’s another tour in him, and I believe there is—because Paul never stops moving, singing, creating—then I say with all my heart that the next one deserves a name as poetic and powerful as the journey he’s taken. My choice?
“The Long and Winding Road”
And here’s why.A Title Steeped in Emotion and Meaning
Unlike any other Beatles track, “The Long and Winding Road” feels like a diary entry set to strings. Written in 1968 at the height of emotional and creative turbulence within the band, Paul poured into that song the melancholy of change, the ache of uncertainty, and the enduring hope that—despite everything—love would find a way. It was the last number one single the Beatles released in the United States. The final bow, in many ways.
But that song was never just an ending—it was also a continuation. And if we look at Paul’s life since, it has been a long and winding road. From losing John Lennon and George Harrison, to saying goodbye to his beloved Linda, to raising kids, writing symphonies, playing small gigs in Liverpool pubs, filling stadiums in Tokyo and São Paulo, collaborating with Kanye West, and mentoring Billie Eilish—Paul has never stood still.
What better name, then, to encapsulate not just his life but his next tour?Echoes Across the Generations
Calling a tour “The Long and Winding Road” taps into deep generational memory. Fans in their 80s—like me—will hear those five words and feel the tears of 1970 all over again. Millennials and Gen Z listeners who discovered Paul through Carpool Karaoke or McCartney III might hear the title and lean in with curiosity.
This is more than nostalgia. It’s about resonance. The road of Paul’s career connects people, continents, and decades. It spans revolutions in music, fashion, and philosophy. It’s a road that never stopped unfolding.A Farewell Tour with Heart
Let’s face it—Sir Paul is 83. While he may not say it’s his last tour, there’s a weight to this moment. And just as The Beatles bowed out with “Let It Be” and Abbey Road’s “The End,” the name “The Long and Winding Road” would carry with it both grace and gravity. It says: We’re still walking this path together. But we know how rare this moment is.
Imagine this: The lights dim, the screen fades in on the image of an old British lane bending through misty countryside. A familiar voice says, “The long and winding road… that leads… to your door…” And then—boom—Sir Paul walks onstage to a roaring ovation. You could hear hearts breaking and healing at the same time.A Setlist That Reflects the Journey
A tour with this name wouldn’t just be a collection of hits. It would be a carefully curated story in music: a walk through time, memory, and magic.Opening with Wings-era anthems like “Jet” and “Band on the Run” to mark the rebirth of Paul after The Beatles.Acoustic interludes featuring “Blackbird” and “Mother Nature’s Son” under a single spotlight.A piano-driven emotional core with “Let It Be,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and yes, “The Long and Winding Road.”Newer tracks like “Find My Way” and “Women and Wives” to remind the world he’s still creating, still relevant.And of course, ending with “Hey Jude”—because no McCartney concert ends without all of us singing along, arm in arm, one more time.The Road Isn’t Over—It’s Just Changing
Some roads twist. Some seem to lead nowhere. But Paul’s path has always led us somewhere transcendent. It brought us together. It gave us a soundtrack for falling in love, for mourning, for dancing in the kitchen. And it made us feel that—even in silence—we’re not alone.
So, Paul, if you’re reading this… from one rocker in his 80s to another: name your next tour “The Long and Winding Road.” You’ve earned it. And we’ll walk that path with you, wherever it goes.
From every fan who’s grown up and grown old with your music,
Still rocking at 83,
Dino V 🎸✍️P.S.: If there’s a final song to end the final encore, let it be this:*“Many times I’ve been alone / And many times I’ve criedAnyway you’ll never know / The many ways I’ve tried
