PAUL'S 'GRAND' ENTRANCE
Paul McCartney gave commuters more than just a ticket to ride.
The former Beatle performed a rush-hour concert in the majestic main concourse of Grand Central Terminal on Friday evening — to the shock of passing commuters.
“This is quite a surprise,” said Stephen McLaughlin, 57, as he waited for a train to Westchester. “He’s an idol. He’s someone I grew up with. I’ve never seen him except on TV.”
Others made the trek to Grand Central to hear the 76-year-old rock legend perform Beatle classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”
“He looks gorgeous. He sings perfect,” said Nina Galpern, 62, from Philadelphia. “I was just dancing the whole night. Paul makes me happier than anything in the whole world.”
Sir Paul appeared at the 42nd Street entrance just before 5:30 p.m. and waved to the adoring crowd as they took photos.
In addition to Beatle and Wings tunes, McCartney also played songs from his new al-album, “Egypt Station.”
The location of the gig had been kept under wraps, but the former Beatle dropped hints during his appearance Thursday on Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.”
“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,” he coyly suggested. “It might be a ‘Grand’ show, I don’t know.”
Only about 300 fans scored tickets. But that didn’t stop hundreds more from crowding the main hall in hopes of getting in — or at least hearing the music in the terminal known for its grand acoustics.