Which band was Paul McCartney a member of?
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The Beatles
With John Lennon he formed the songwriting duo.
💡 Did you know? After the Beatles he founded the band Wings.
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Which instrument did McCartney mainly play in the Beatles?
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Bass
His Höfner ‘violin bass’ is iconic.
💡 Did you know? He also plays piano, guitar and drums.
Which Beatles song did McCartney write to comfort Julian Lennon when his parents split up?
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Hey Jude
Originally meant for Lennon’s son Julian.
💡 Did you know? The long ‘na-na-na’ finale is famous.
Which timeless Beatles song with strings did McCartney write?
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Yesterday
He reportedly heard the melody in a dream.
💡 Did you know? It is one of the most-covered songs ever.
What was McCartney’s band after the Beatles called?
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Wings
He founded it with his wife Linda.
💡 Did you know? ‘Band on the Run’ was their big success.
Which city is Paul McCartney from?
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Liverpool
Like the other Beatles he grew up there.
💡 Did you know? He was later knighted (Sir Paul).
Which McCartney/Wings song became a Bond theme?
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Live and Let Die
Theme of the James Bond film of the same name.
💡 Did you know? Its dramatic middle section is famous.
Which Beatles song came from McCartney’s dream of his late mother Mary?
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Let It Be
Inspired by a dream about his mother Mary.
💡 Did you know? It became a comforting anthem.
What is McCartney regarded as one of the greatest at, among musicians?
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melodies
His songs are catchy and crafted at once.
💡 Did you know? He composes by ear, without sheet music.
Which festive 1979 solo hit did McCartney write?
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Wonderful Christmastime
A synth-heavy holiday classic.
💡 Did you know? He played almost all instruments himself.
Under which joint songwriting credit did most Beatles songs appear?
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Lennon/McCartney
One of the most famous songwriting partnerships.
💡 Did you know? Each inspired and challenged the other.
What is McCartney known for into old age (performing)?
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World tours
He plays long shows of Beatles and solo songs.
💡 Did you know? He still plays sold-out stadiums today.
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