On Thursday night, a dream came true for a Beatles' fan from Grand Forks, B.C.
Gregg Anderson spent Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, singing on stage with Paul McCartney for his One On One tour.
After donating funds through a non-profit organization called, Omaze, Anderson found out that he'd been selected to meet McCartney on stage during the soundcheck, and also received VIP seats for the show.
Ob-la-di, oh my god. Congrats to Gregg who'll get back (to back) with @PaulMcCartney on stage during soundcheck + VIP seats for the show! pic.twitter.com/hhtjk5Ro22
— Omaze (@omaze) September 21, 2017
Anderson had used Omaze to donate funds to the David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit that helps at-risk populations through meditation.
After the show, Anderson received a tweet-out from McCartney, saying "Good job Omaze winner Gregg A. from Grand Forks, BC! Way to support Lynch Foundation."
Good job @omaze winner Gregg A. from Grand Forks, BC! Way to support @LynchFoundation #oneonone pic.twitter.com/oafApooUAq
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 22, 2017
He even got chauffeured around in Brooklyn.
Many of Anderson's friends and family chimed in on Twitter to cheer him on in his moment.
One family member tweeted, "Good things happen to good people."
His brother, Jim replied to McCartney's tweet by thanking him for recognizing his brother's charity.
"Thanks for rewarding him for wanting to do a little good in the world," tweeted Jim Anderson.
That's my brother, @GreggAnderson up there. Thanks for rewarding him for wanting to do a little good in the world.
— Jim Anderson (@Chooch0728) September 22, 2017
Anderson sang along with McCartney to the song, "Get Back."
Gregg joined @PaulMcCartney on stage to sing "Get Back" and we can only imagine how hard it is to get back to regular life after that. pic.twitter.com/OE48TANZ9f
— Omaze (@omaze) September 22, 2017
After the night was over, Anderson posted a photo online with the caption: "No words can express how I feel..."
It's unknown whether or not Anderson flew or simply floated on a cloud back to Grand Forks.
McCartney has three more shows in New York City.
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