paul mccartney

A quip from his Auntie Lil helped inspire the No. 1 hit.

Here's how it could happen.

The icon gets nostalgic and reflective about life, death and the Beatles.

Hard rock, soul, live albums and greatest hits all mingled atop the charts in this eclectic year.

He served as Colbert's final guest, playing on the same stage where the Beatles famously performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'

Check out photos of the new tribute and read UCR's interview about how it came together.

From disco to rock to novelty songs, the United States' bicentennial year had plenty to offer.

"Get your ass behind the drums, Chad!" McCartney told Ferrell during the show's opening.

Chad Smith joined him on drums for several songs, including one from the upcoming album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane.'

This album was initially criticized for everything that makes it sound so unexpectedly bold and fascinatingly unedited today.