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As solo artists both former Beatles were responsible for the following hits in either the US or UK charts:
Paul McCartney:
1971 - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey - US No1
1973 - My Love - US No 1
1974 - Band on the Run - US No 1
1975 - Listen to What the Man Said - US No 1
1976 - Silly Love Songs - US No 1
1977 - Mull of Kintyre - UK No 1
1978 - With a Little Luck - US No1
1980 - Coming Up - US No1
1982 - Ebony and Ivory (with Stevie Wonder) US & UK No 1
1983 - Say Say Say - (with Michael Jackson) Us No 1
1983 - Pipes of Peace UK No 1
The following McCartney songs entered either (or both) the US or UK top 10:
1971 - Another Day
1973 - Live and Let Die
1973 - Jet
1976 - Let 'Em In
1977 - Maybe I'm Amazed (US only)
1979 - Goodnight Tonight
1979 - Wonderful Christmastime (UK only)
1980 - Waterfalls (UK only)
1982 - The Girl Is Mine (with Michael Jackson)
1984 - No more Lonely Nights
1984 - We All Stand Together (UK only)
1987 - Once Upon A Long Ago (UK only)
John Lennon:
1980 - (Just Like) Starting Over (US & UK No1)
1980 - Imagine released in 1971 (US No1)
1980 - Woman (US No 1)
Lennon also had the following songs in either or both the US or UK top 10:
1969 - Give Peace a Chance (UK only)
1970 - Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)
1971 - Imagine
1971 - Power to the People (UK only)
1972 - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (UK only)
1975 - Imagine (UK only)
1984 - Nobody Told Me
1999 - Imagine (UK only)
McCartney is considered the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.
Lennon is ranked as the second most successful songwriter in singles chart history after McCartney
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∙ 6y agoJohn Lennon's "Imagine" was a big hit.
Also his "Working Class Hero" and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)".
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∙ 14y agoPaul McCartney
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Who is the fattest Beatle?
In 1965, a reporter labeled John Lennon as "the Fat Beatle."
Female singer with the most billboard number 1 hits?
It Is Mariah Carey With 18 no1 singles 1 single more then Elvis Presley and 2 less then the beatle's she is ranked number 2 on the billboard singles charts with the most number 1 singles just 2 more away from being a tie with the number 1 ranked beatles and 3 more away from making history and having the most number 1 singles on the billboard charts over all can she do it??? we have no idea :)
Which Beatle reportedly got the most fan mail?
Ringo
Which Beatles member attracted the most girls?
Paul was known to be the Beatle most popular with girls
Who was the nicest Beatle?
In the press, George is usually described as the "nicest" Beatle, although - like most people - all the Beatles had good or bad days and George Martin has said that the most striking thing about the Beatles when he first met them was their "likeability" - they were very charming people.
What did Paul McCartney think about being a Beatle?
As the most "showbusy" member, he loved being a Beatle.
Who is the fattest Beatle?
In 1965, a reporter labeled John Lennon as "the Fat Beatle."
John Lennon most famous out of the beatles?
That is a matter of opinion. Every Beatles fan has a favourite Beatle. In terms of commercial success Paul McCartney has sold more solo records and has had more solo number one hits than the other Beatles.
Who was the loudest beatle?
it had to be john. he was the most of a free-spirit.
What is the most common beatle track sold?
love me do
Which is the most covered beatle's song?
yesterday
Female singer with the most billboard number 1 hits?
It Is Mariah Carey With 18 no1 singles 1 single more then Elvis Presley and 2 less then the beatle's she is ranked number 2 on the billboard singles charts with the most number 1 singles just 2 more away from being a tie with the number 1 ranked beatles and 3 more away from making history and having the most number 1 singles on the billboard charts over all can she do it??? we have no idea :)
Who is the most well known beatle?
Probably John Lennon
Which Beatle reportedly got the most fan mail?
Ringo
Who wrote the most number one hits?
I believe that the record for writing the most number one hits is held by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Who has had the most world number 1 hits?
George strait with 57 hits
Who has written the most rock and roll number one hits?
the beatles - 20 number 1 hits from 1964 - 1970
