It was Paul’s first trip back to Toronto in five years and the Sunday night concert was only Macca’s 10th show in Canada as a solo artist since 1976.

And that anticipation was met as a rash of autograph collectors and their crews descended upon Toronto all in hopes of achieving that coveted Sir Paul signature. Unknown to most, McCartney actually arrived in the city late Saturday afternoon and rehearsed at a venue close to the ACC. While McCartney was pleasant with a smile and wave to the few collectors present at this practice venue – he didn’t sign any autographs on the way in or out.

When McCartney arrived back to his Toronto hotel after the first show – There was just too many people for Macca’s people to even consider him signing.

It would turn out that McCartney would only sign once for the hounds on that trip to Toronto, and that’s just before Paul exited the city at the private airfield after the second show. While close to 100 collectors raced to meet Macca, he ended up signing for just over a quarter of them – and they were some very nice signatures indeed.

And I and some helpers were fortunate to get some nice items signed. Like this Capitol Records issue of the Beatles, RUBBER SOUL. While this album shows some wear it is considered one of the most critically acclaimed releases in the Beatles discography. Paul McCartney beautifully signed the album cover in black sharpie after the show in Toronto.

A NOTE ABOUT PHOTOS OF PAUL SIGNING: HoundsTV always strives to provide photographic proof of our celebrity encounters. Paul McCartney can be difficult to shoot on some occasions. Most times, Paul’s security requests NO PHOTOS be taken when Paul is signing for the collectors. As the presence of cameras has disrupted signings in the past and to respect the wishes of Mr. McCartney – photos of Paul signing can be rare. But we have got them many times before.

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I really have enjoyed the times I’ve managed to catch up to, and collect a signature from Sir Paul McCartney. You really can’t get much bigger than a Beatle.

From my very first time hounding McCartney in Toronto in 2002, I have traveled to a few places in the world to see Sir Paul. You don’t always get lucky. Many nights McCartney is just not in the mood for signing autographs. And he is signing less and less Beatles memorabilia each year.

But then there are the good days when McCartney enjoys greeting fans and signing a few autographs while out on tour.

Such was the case when Paul McCartney stopped to sign this original album cover of Abbey Road [$1,750] Paul autographed this album after a concert at Dallas Cowboys stadium during August, 2009 in Texas. Also note this was one of those rare times when McCartney signed his full name, “Paul McCartney”

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Canadians (and some autograph hounds) should be happy to hear the “cute” Beatle – Sir Paul McCartney has just added dates to his North American summer “Up & Coming” tour. Macca will play Toronto’s Air Canada Centre on August 8th and Montreal’s Bell Centre on August 12th.

McCartney has only played in Canada a handful of dates the last decade and has hinted that retirement from touring is nearing. So if your in Toronto or Montreal this summer it could be one of your last chances at seeing something as special as this live.

UPDATE (June 14th): Due to overwhelming demand and a very quick sell-out for the August 8th Air Canada Centre show in Toronto – a 2nd McCartney concert has been added for the next night, August 9th at the ACC

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The John Lennon Singles Bag (limited edition), features an individually numbered Kraftpak envelope with button & string closure; custom plastic adaptor hub. 24” x 36” poster + three postcards and three 45 RPM vinyl singles with replicated original artwork. Includes such tracks as “Mother,” “Imagine,” and “Watching the Wheels.”

Notable in the Singles Bag is the limited reprinting of the Paul Goresh famous last photographs of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The photo is included on the singles cover and postcard.

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(HoundsTV – April 4, 2009) Filmmaker David Lynch’s benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall was a rare coming together of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

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NEW YORK (HoundsTV) Apr 4. 2009 – When filmmaker David Lynch wanted to throw a benefit concert to support his foundation to encourage children to do transcendental meditation – he got a little help from some friends – including Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

Starr and McCartney appeared on stage together for the first time in seven years before a delighted crowd of 6,000 at Radio City Music Hall.

Before McCartney took the stage – Ringo kicked off the second half of the show with Yellow Submarine, with backing vocal help from Sheryl Crow.

But the crowd was clearly there to see McCartney – and he did not disappoint. Starting with “Jet”, and then into the classics, “Drive my car” and “Got to get you into my life.” Paul had the well dress audience of all ages on their feet the rest of the night.

Of course, a night like this in New York would not be complete without a good share of celebrities in the audience and HoundsTV managed to spot Jennifer Aniston, John McEnroe, Martin Scorsese, Carole King, Kyle MacLachlin, Matthew Broderick and Jason Bateman.

The other Beatles who could not make it to the show were certainly not forgotten as tributes, old movie footage, and thoughts about Lennon and Harrison filled the concert hall through the night. Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison were also in attendance.

Special guests include Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Donovan, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Moby, Paul Horn, Bettye LaVette, Jim James and Jerry Seinfeld

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Hours before the Saturday night show, McCartney exited the stage door at Radio City after soundcheck and was greeted by hundreds of people who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the Beatles legend.

While McCartney had been very good about signing most of the week in New York while preparing for the show – by Saturday he had started to notice some familiar faces continually asking him to sign (and it’s usually the collectors with the Beatles memorabilia.) One collector mentioned to HoundsTV that when he asked McCartney to sign a baseball Paul quipped, “but I’m not a baseball player.”

When McCartney exited Radio City after soundcheck and walked towards the autograph collectors who had waited hours for a chance at a signature, you could hear Paul remark, “Ok, now where’s the FANS I can sign for.” McCartney immediately labeled many in the front row as “professionals” but did manage to find some young kids with pieces of paper, a lady with a book, and someone with his recently released Electric Arguments solo works and happily signed them.

As for Ringo Starr. He just quickly entered and exited the building not stopping for fans or collectors. The autograph hounds who had been chasing Ringo all week (to no luck) truly believe that Ringo has signed his last autograph in this lifetime.

The music legends have agreed to play a one night only concert in New York on April 4th to raise funds for the Lynch foundation.

McCartney and Starr will be joined by Sheryl Crow, Donovan, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Moby, Paul Horn, and some surprise guests.

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Ringo seems to be holding true to his word about not signing autographs anymore. He has given collectors fits so far this weekend politely declining autograph requests.

Paul on the other hand has been quite good. McCartney did sign a few autographs for the awaiting collectors on his way into Radio City. While it was a bit crazier for McCartney on the way out – he signed again for a few minutes till the crowd got a little out of control.

RELATED: McCartney exits Radio City after concert soundcheck to fan frenzy on the street