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There is something deeply touching when an artist revisits songs that marked generations, especially when this return happens after decades of absence. Paul McCartney Just giving us one of these rare and exciting moments that make the hearts of music fans accelerate.

Last Friday, September 26, at the iconic Santa Barbara Bowl, McCartney did something no one expected: played “Help!” For the first time in 35 years. Yes, you read right. Since 1990, when the song was executed in Chicago as part of a tribute to John Lennonthis 1965 pearl remained stored in the chest of the former Beatle memories.

The moment happened during a warming show for the American stage of his tour GOT BACKwhich officially began the following Monday in Palm Desert, California. But it was in this intimate essay that magic really happened. Imagine the surprise and emotion of those very lucky ones who were present when the first notes of “Help!” echoed through the Californian house.

The choice to bring back “Help!” It does not seem random. The song, written mainly by Lennon In 1965, it was always one of the classics of Beatles. After 35 years absent from the shows, McCartney He decided to include her again in her live repertoire.

What makes this return even more special is the context. After decades focusing on its extensive solo repertoire and the most celebrated successes of Fab Four, McCartney He decided to dive deep into his personal archive to dig up a song that many fans already considered lost forever at their live shows.

Now the big question that hangs in the air: is it “Help!” will become a regular presence in the next shows of the tour GOT BACK? Or was it just a special gift for that unique night in Santa Barbara? Knowing McCartney And its propensity to surprises, it is likely that other forgotten treasures may emerge during this new journey through US stage.

But, what about the videos? Well, the only record we find is not the best, because for this presentation of Santa Barbara was used the policy of not allowing phones at the show, a practice that allows the audience to be more present and enjoy the show more. So when the person arrives at the show venue, he leaves the phone in a kind of locker who can only open at the end of the show.

So what we know is that:

Paul McCartney opens with Help! EN LA VUELTA DE GOT BACK 🔙 FULL SETLIST OF UNA NECHE MEMORABLE https://t.co/rkvete1nmkc pic.twitter.com/nw7ny65pct

– Calico Skies Radio | Mccartney 👐🏻 (@calicoradio) SEPTEMBER 27, 2025

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