Paul McCartney has chosen his Got Back Tour as the top moment of 2025. The 83-year-old musician shared this reflection in his final website Q&A session of the year, while also teasing a new album for 2026 and updates on several projects.
In his end-of-year Q&A on his official website, Paul McCartney reflected on 2025 as a year marked by the success of his Got Back Tour. The tour featured 21 concerts across North America, beginning on September 26 in Santa Barbara, California, and concluding with performances on November 24 and 25 in Chicago.
"But yeah, if I had to pick one I think the tour was probably the highlight of the year for me — it was so successful and enjoyable for everyone involved," McCartney said. He praised the fans for their warmth, noting, "The tour was spectacular: the audiences were so warm and receptive."
Particularly memorable were the phone-free concerts at venues like the Bowery Ballroom in New York City, Santa Barbara, and Nashville. "People aren't just holding up phones, so you really see the whites of their eyes. It's lovely!" he remarked.
Looking ahead to 2026, McCartney expressed excitement about his new album. "My new album!" he declared. "We're just starting to think about how to put that together." He mentioned that production discussions have already begun.
Several other releases are on the horizon. The documentary Man on the Run, directed by Morgan Neville, explores McCartney's post-Beatles years and is set to arrive soon. An animated film adaptation of his 2005 children's book, High in the Clouds, has wrapped vocal recordings, featuring voices from Ringo Starr, Celine Dion, Lionel Richie, Idris Elba, Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Waddingham, and Himesh Patel.
In November, McCartney released his memoir Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run alongside a Wings compilation album. "The great thing is there's so much suddenly happening," he said. "It's like a log jam, loads of things have just come in."
For New Year's resolutions, McCartney joked, "To be a good boy!" before adding a more serious note: "I normally don't have one, but what comes to mind is things like 'to eat sensibly.' That's always a good one."
Fans can follow updates on his 2026 projects via his official website.
