Meanwhile, “Real Love” hit No. 11 and lasted a total of seven weeks on the chart. According to The Official Charts Company, “Free as a Bird” peaked at No. 2 in the U.K., remaining on the ...

2. ‘Love Me Do’ The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” is sometimes derided as more of a stepping stone to greatness than a great song in its own right. That’s precisely the wrong way of looking at it.

Paul McCartney wants to clear up confusion about that upcoming Beatles record: Nothing, including the vocals of the late John Lennon, has been artificially created. “We’ve seen some confusion ...