Paul McCartney began the ’80s in much the same position as he’d entered the ’70s: He released a home-recorded solo album after a blockbuster band had broken up. Wings had been the portrait of pop-rock ...

Paul McCartney‘s Wings era somehow remains underrated, even as interest in his first band shows no sign of abating. But they made their own very rich contributions to McCartney’s legacy in the decade ...

The competition was stiff this week heading out of the Sweet 16 into the Elite 8, so let's review the stats before Monday's next round. No, I'm not talking about March Madness — though I'm honored you ...

Paul McCartney’s songs have been used by millions to celebrate life’s biggest moments, but now the rock icon is listing off the tunes that have provided the soundtrack to his own life. A fan named ...

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr had the mother of all solo-career conundrums. It’s hard enough building a reputation as a one-man act after leaving a moderately ...

Paul McCartney was one of the Beatles’ top songwriters. He continued to flex his songwriting ability in his solo career. His talent has yet to falter and his lengthy catalog of solo hits is evidence ...

It's a headache-inducing sonic lump of coal. Any guesses? What's your least favorite holiday song? We want to know.

Is it even a Paul McCartney concert if he doesn't play "Let it Be" or "Hey Jude?" The correct answer to that question is no, at least for this writer. But what other songs should be must-plays at any ...

Former Beatle Paul McCartney has given away quite a few songs throughout his career. Considering he’s one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, this isn’t entirely surprising. Why let a good ...

In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by ...

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up.