Celebrities like Meryl Streep, Kate Moss and Chris Rock were among those in attendance for the rush-hour concert, which the former Beatle used to promote “Egypt Station,” his first solo album in five years.
"This is quite a surprise," Stephen McLaughlin, 57, waiting for a train to Westchester County, told The New York Post. "He's an idol. He's someone I grew up with. I've never seen him except on TV."
McCartney, 76, showed up at the train terminal at 5:30 p.m. The location of the concert had been a secret, but McCartney dropped hints Thursday night when he appeared on the "Tonight Show," the Post reported.
Loving the Beatles for as long as I can remember, I’m still in absolute shock. I never even dreamed I’d get to be in the same building, let alone make eye contact with @PaulMcCartney.
— Ashley Robyn (@heyashleyrobyn) September 8, 2018
Pinch me, I’m dreaming. pic.twitter.com/uH2DT6uAb5
“It’s a surprise gig, we haven’t been telling anyone, but the album’s title is ‘Egypt Station’ so that might be a little clue there — station,” McCartney told host Jimmy Fallon. “It might be a grand show, I don’t know.”
"Egypt Station," McCartney's 17th solo-album, was released Friday, WPIX reported.
To celebrate the release of #EgyptStation Paul will be livestreaming a very special gig from New York City. Watch from 8pm (ET) on @YouTube HERE https://t.co/UE5wTEb3c4 pic.twitter.com/ElRlCetfbS
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 7, 2018
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