Paul McCartney: 40 career highlights on his birthday

On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.

30. 'Blackbird' ('The White Album,' 1968)

Inspired by America's civil rights longings, Macca is at his most melodic and sensitive on this beloved track off the White Album. His deft acoustic guitar work has been an inspiration to guitar players for decades.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
 

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