Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday ...

"This takes me back to the old days playing the Cavern in Liverpool," Paul McCartney said to the intimate crowd in New York City.

Paul McCartney has staged a surprise performance before a small crowd in New York. His previous show in the area took place at MetLife Stadium, capacity 82,500.

Here's a look at four other times Paul McCartney played surprise concerts, in honor of his New York City club gigs this week.