Top 20 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written by Paul McCartney

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Published 2024-02-07
We hope McCartney never stops writing songs! For this list, WatchMojoUK counts down the Top 20 Songs You Didn't Know Were Written by Paul McCartney. We're looking at hits written by McCartney for other artists, including Rod Stewart, Elvis Costello, Cilla Black, and many more! Let us know your favourite tune from the Cute Beatle in the comments.

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All Comments (21)
  • @xenotbbbeats7209
    What's weird is when I heard Badfinger's "Come and Get It," as a child, I got confused because I swore that was a Beatles song, but my older siblings kept telling me it wasn't. It has an undeniable Beatles sound.
  • @trinaq
    Wow, Paul certainly has a knack for songwriting, I love many of the tunes on this list. He's 81, and is still continuing to thrive away, doing what he loves. ❤
  • @grobannoel
    There simply aren't enough words to describe the joy that Paul's music has brought to me in my life.
  • His mind just keeps on going. I was lucky enough to touch one of his early pianos at the r&r hall of fame museums. I’m an old man but I cried touching a part of history
  • @margiedavis1685
    I've known this talent since 1964 & now I'm 70! Beatles Forever~
  • @alexharvey1787
    This guys throwaway songs are better than most peoples best songs. Whoever is 2nd behind McCartney is a hell of a long way behind.
  • @BetsyApple
    The Beatles music spoke the words of hope from all the innocents who died in crazy wars then and now. Love is all you need!
  • @Susanna-ti2pv
    The challenge is writing for someone other than yourself and it's a perfect fit. Paul's versatility upgrades his musicianship. Very generous.
  • @user-zo9wf2wn9m
    Paul was the driving force behind the Beatles. He far surpassed Lennon. The man continuous to put out incredible music.
  • Has any other artist given so much away. Take You Home Tonight is beautiful. Love in the the Open Air is also a stunningly gorgeous piece. I love John, George and Ringo but in all truth could they have written such material in such vast quantity and quality. McCartney is absolute genius.
  • @sejrec56
    Even though many Paul's post Beatles songs in 80s and On were no comparison to his solo and Wings era. Few good tunes scattered throughout last 20 years , but should still not take away from the huge and fantastic or beautifully written catalog of some of the best songs ever written with Lennon. Timeless, and will be loved forever much longer after all of us are gone . For future generations for ever! A collaboration by the Beatles and our creator ! The magic of the joining up of McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr was a miracle to have even happened ! But most likely will never happen like that again.
  • @freden9234
    20. Mine for Me 19. 4th of July 18. Penina 17. Let’s Love 16. Catcall 15. Giddy 14. If I Take You Home Tonight 13. Love in the Open Air 12. On the Wings of a Nightingale 11. It’s for You 10. Veronica 9. Six O’Clock 8. I Wanna be Your Man 7. Songbird in a Cage 6. I’ll Keep You Satisfied 5. Woman 4. A World Without Love 3. Goodbye 2. Like Dreamers Do 1. Come and Get It 😊
  • @julianaylor4351
    Paul McCartney once said he has many unpublished, half finished and finished songs, and I can believe that. I once saw him on The South Bank Show, compose a song on the spot on a piano on the show, in front of Melvin Bragg. Diana Krall is the wife of Elvis Costello, whom Paul McCartney also wrote songs with and collaborated with musically, recording together. Long Tall Sally is a Beatles EP not an album. EPs were four songs on 7 inch single format, common until the introduction of 12 inch singles.
  • @angieallen4884
    Great content; thanks! As a life long McCartney/Beatles fan, this was a terrific compilation. I knew about a few of them, but loved learning about the others. Once you know it, you realize the distinctive McCartney sound in them.
  • @patricksmith4424
    Another thing you can add to Paul's long Genius list is how the songs he writes for other people actually fit their style perfectly. Paul's colaboration with Costello was awesome, and produced some great songs, Veronica amongst them. It also re booted his touring.
  • @fshoaps
    Macca is the greatest songwriter in the history of modern music!
  • @sejrec56
    Members of Badfinger told me that McCartney was adamant that they reproduce it EXACLY as he did on his demo for them. They had to emulate it almost perfectly and it will be a hit, and they did, and it was!
  • @cleret1407
    In the same way as Elvis was recognised for his being 'different ' ,so were the Beatles who stood out as a multi talented group of boys whose sound, style and humour was such that they were instantly recognised.