POP/ROCK - Aug. 30, 1989

Overload: The computer system in Oslo, Norway, which was to handle tickets to a concert by former Beatle Paul McCartney, collapsed just minutes after the sale started Monday because of the huge demand. Plans were to sell tickets all over Norway so that everyone would have a fair chance, but with the computer overwhelmed, sales were continued through ticket booths in six of Norway’s main towns. A spokesman said Tuesday that all 5,700 tickets for the Sept. 26 opening concert of McCartney’s first world tour in 13 years sold out within hours. The ticket rush in Norway reflected what also happened Monday in Los Angeles where McCartney’s November dates at the Forum were sold out in a flash.