It takes a lot to upstage Billy Joel at Shea Stadium. Performing in what was advertised as the last concert at Shea Stadium, was joined by Paul McCartney.
But late on Friday night, nearly three hours into a career-spanning performance advertised as the last concert at Shea before it was to be demolished, Joel seemed happy to turn over the spotlight to Paul McCartney, who, he said, had just flown in from London.
The sold-out crowd of 55,000 people let out an ear-splitting roar as McCartney sang the Beatles' “I Saw Her Standing There," with Mr. Joel singing backup and, fitting his reputation as a self-deprecating rock star, looking on from his piano as if he were just another fan himself.
Before beginning “Let It Be," Mr. McCartney alluded to the Beatles' first concert at Shea in 1965, the year after the stadium opened.
It's so cool to be back here on the last night. Been here a long time ago -- we had a blast that night, and we're having another one tonight.
Paul McCartney
