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.

40. 'Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight' and 'The End' ('Abbey Road,' 1969)

The second side of Abbey Road – and the band itself – needed a proper ending. This is where the Beatles ride into the sunset with guitars blazing and credits rolling. Who better than Paul to pull it off with mega-style? Those final notes, hanging in the air with its tear-inducing coda, "and in the end...." was an indescribably beautiful and – at the same time – bitter pill to to swallow. Bless Sir Paul's beknighted heart for continuing to come out to play these magnificent songs for his lifelong fans.

Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight

I never give you my pillow
I only send you my invitations
And in the middle of the celebrations I break down. 

And finally (sniff): 

The End

And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make

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