Loretto Pipe Band supports the Legendary Sir Paul McCartney in Concert - See video
23 June 2010
Members of the Loretto Pipe Band joined by four members of the East Lothian Pipes and Drums Trust accompanied Sir Paul McCartney at his first Scottish Concert In 20 Years on Sunday 20th June at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
The Loretto Pipe Band performed the iconic Mull of Kintyre with Sir Paul to a crowd of 50,000. This was his first live show in Scotland for 20 years. The Pipe Band had to wait until the second encore before marching on with a huge Scottish saltire flag lighting up the stage. Afterwards Sir Paul commented on the band's performance: "The pipe band were one of the best we have ever had".
The show featured a typically diverse set of music from all of Sir Paul's unrivalled career, with songs from The Beatles, Wings and Paul's solo work, including tracks from The Fireman's 2008 album 'Electric Arguments'.
YouTube video. Click on the link to see a supporter's video. Here are some of the comments posted on YouTube about the band: "You guys were amazing, What a gig to be part of!"; "I can't think of enough superlatives to describe it accurately."; "You must be very proud - lucky you. You are a credit to the nation and all Paul McCartney fans."
The Edinburgh Evening News interviews members of the pipe band.
video Click on the video link to see a rehearsal prior to Sunday.