Paul McCartney played a surprise Valentine's Day concert to just 1,000 fans in New York

The Beatles legend play an impromptu two-hour gig and charged just $40 on a first come, first served basis.

A lucky 1,000 people were serenaded by Paul McCartney in New York City over the weekend.

The Beatles legend wowed the capacity crowd at New York's Irving Plaza on Saturday night with an impromptu two-hour gig which saw him play several of the group's greatest hits and charge just $40 on a first come, first served basis.