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Thousands of fans queued to see Sir Paul play what he had called his homecoming concert in Liverpool

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Sir Paul began his set to wild applause with Hello Goodbye

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The open air arena had been purpose built

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During the gig the packed crowd waved cigarette lighters aloft as they sang along

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Until this weekend Sir Paul had not played in Liverpool for more than a decade

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It was the final concert in the former Beatles' world tour