An unconventional murder ballad that juxtaposes a light and upbeat tone with hopelessly dark lyrics, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" was envisioned by writer Paul McCartney to be "my analogy for when ...

Often labeled as one of the most overlooked Beatles song, Maxwell's Silver Hammer reflects Paul McCartney's polished taste on ...

So many absolutely amazing rock songs came out in the year 1969. One of the greatest decades of music was coming to a close, and several different genres were pumping out hits from bands and musicians ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It’s mid-morning on Tuesday 7 January, 1969 and the next Beatle to arrive is Paul McCartney.

Even casual fans are familiar with the Beatles' album-opening songs. Three of them went to No. 1, either in the U.K. or America, including 1964's "A Hard Day's Night," 1965's "Help!" and 1969's "Come ...