WATCH: Paul McCartney performs in Times Square

By Kevin Buffitt Global News

Posted October 10, 2013 7:21 pm

Updated October 10, 2013 7:46 pm

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New Yorkers and tourists got quite a surprise Thursday when Paul McCartney showed up to play an impromptu concert in Times Square.

McCartney made the announcement on Twitter around noon. The plaza quickly filled with people, most of them holding up cell phones to capture the moment.

Wow! Really excited to be playing New York Times Square at 1pm this afternoon!
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 10, 2013

Come on down to Times Square… It’s all going to be happening there!
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 10, 2013

The Beatles legend performed four songs from his new album New, which goes on sale Oct. 14.

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