Paul McCartney is planning to have a wonderful Christmastime after wrapping up his 2024 tour on December 19 with an exciting concert in London that featured guest appearances by his Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.
McCartney shared his holiday plans and other tidbits in a year-end edition of his “You Gave Me the Answer” feature. One of those tidbits involved whether he was planning to make any new music in the coming year.
The fan Q&A included a question about Paul’s plans for Christmas. McCartney said he intended to take “a well-deserved rest,” then noted, “It’s Christmas, so it’s family time for me. We’ve got the decorations up already actually. And I’m one of those guys that loves to overdo decorations, so I need a minute to sit back, relax and enjoy them. So, that’s what I’ve got to look forward to.”
He also was asked what he was most thankful for as 2024 comes to a close.
“My family, as always; my kids and [my wife] Nancy, who are all great people,” Paul replied. “I love them. With them and the grandkids, I’ve got a really enjoyable family to hang out with, particularly at Christmas with all the presents. They say, ‘Thanks, Grandad, for the presents. I love them!’ And that’s just Nancy!”
McCartney Shared an Interesting New Year’s Resolution
What year-end feature would be complete without a New Year’s resolution? McCartney finished the Q&A by sharing some exciting news involving what he hoped to accomplish in 2025.
“Here’s one [resolution]: finish an album!” Paul declared. “I’ve been working on a lot of songs, and have had to put it to the side because of the tour. So, I’m hoping to get back into that and finish up a lot of these songs. So, how’s about that? ‘My New Year’s resolution is to finish a new album!’”
About McCartney’s Most Recent Album
McCartney’s most recent album of all-new material was his 2020 solo effort McCartney III. On that album, Paul contributed nearly all of the vocal and instrumental parts to every track.
2024, meanwhile, saw the release of the archival Paul McCartney & Wings album One Hand Clapping. The collection featured live recordings by Paul and his post-Beatles band that were made during a four-day session at Abbey Road Studios in Londin in August 1974.
About McCartney’s 2024 Got Back Tour
McCartney’s 2024 tour feature a total of 23 concerts. The trek began with a series of Latin American shows that ran from an October 1 concert in Montevideo, Uruguay, through a November 17 performance in Mexico City.
Paul then headed to Europe for four two-show engagements: December 4-5 in Paris; December 9-10 in Madrid; December 14-15 in Manchester, U.K.; and December 18-19 in London.
The former Beatles legend has yet to announced any 2025 tour plans.