Paul McCartney’s Greatest Love Songs

  1. The Beatles

“And I Love Her” (1964) Perhaps the purest, most tender love song he ever wrote. Acoustic, intimate, timeless. “Here, There and Everywhere” (1966) John Lennon called it one of his favourite McCartney songs. Lush, romantic, flawless. “Michelle” (1965) The French-tinged melody and the line “I love you, I love you, I love you” sung in three languages. Irresistible. “I Will” (1968) A delicate White Album gem. Simple, devoted, perfect. “P.S. I Love You” (1963) An early classic that shows the gift was there from the very start. “Things We Said Today” (1964) Slightly melancholic, but deeply romantic in its own understated way.

  1. Wings

“Maybe I’m Amazed” (re-recorded live with Wings) Originally solo but became a Wings anthem. Raw, aching devotion to Linda. One of his greatest ever. “My Love” (1973) Soaring, orchestral, and unashamedly sentimental. A massive hit for a reason. “Silly Love Songs” (1976) His defiant answer to critics who mocked his romanticism. “Every Night” (Band on the Run era) Quietly beautiful and deeply personal. “C Moon” (1972) Breezy, joyful, Linda-inspired charm.

  1. Solo

“Maybe I’m Amazed” (1970, McCartney) The original studio version. Written for Linda during the Beatles' collapse. Arguably the most emotionally raw thing he ever recorded. “The Back Seat of My Car” (1971) Operatic, ambitious, and romantically defiant. “No More Lonely Nights” (1984) A gorgeous ballad, somewhat underrated. “From a Lover to a Friend” (2001) Underrated, reflective, emotionally complex.

“Here, There and Everywhere” is-in my view-the most perfectly crafted love song of his career.

Go re-listen!