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.

35. 'Lovely Rita' ('Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' 1967)

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The best part of Macca's comical confection about a comely meter maid is his exultant "Rita!," just before the rollicking piano solo.

Took her out and tried to win her
 Had a laugh and over dinner
 Told her I would really like to see her again
 Got the bill and Rita paid it
 Took her home I nearly made it
 Sitting on the sofa with a sister or two

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