The 25 Greatest Songs of Paul McCartney’s Illustrious Career

4. “Hey Jude” (1968)

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One of the most popular songs of all-time, let alone by the Beatles. McCartney wrote it as a way to help Lennon’s son, Julian, deal with his parents’ break up. The track spent nine weeks atop the U.S. charts, the longest stint for any song by the band. The collective ‘Nah nah nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah, hey Jude,’ is a highlight of McCartney’s live shows.