Skip to footer

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.

39. 'Long Tall Sally' ('Here's Little Richard,' 1956, by Little Richard)

  • By John Kehe Staff

Paul could rock and rave with the best of them. This Little Richard staple was originally intended for the Hard Day's Night LP, but shelved. An unhinged and inspired McCartney pays homage to his idol. (Thankfully, it surfaced in America on The Beatles' Second Album.)

I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
Oh baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight

I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
 He saw Aunt Mary coming and he ducked back in the alley
Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight

39 of 40
You've read  of  free articles. Subscribe to continue.