1 records tied him with Paul for the lead. There's no telling what he (or George) would have done in the coming decades had they survived. But, as things stand, Paul McCartney has been the most successful recording artist of any ex-Beatle since the group split up nearly 50 years ago.
Paul McCartney ranked highest, at 35 percent; following by John Lennon (29%), Ringo Starr (11%), and George Harrison (8%).
A decade after the initial deal, Jackson sold 50 percent of ATV to Sony for $95 million, creating the music publishing company Sony/ATV that today owns rights of not only Beatles songs but others from artists such as Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Hank Williams, and Roy Orbison.
- Paul McCartney, 22 singles.
- Ringo Starr, 8 singles.
- John Lennon, 8 singles.
- George Harrison, 6 singles. Which SOLO Beatle to has the most Number 1 singles on Billboard's Hot-100?
- Paul McCartney, 9 No. 1 Singles.
- George Harrison, 3 No.1 Singles.
- Ringo Starr, 2 No. 1 Singles.
- John Lennon, 2 No. 1 Singles.
So, McCartney has a better sense of melody, is a better arranger, and has more discipline than Lennon. That being said, Lennon is known for being better with lyrics. There are exceptions, of course, and McCartney also wrote and continues to write some great lyrics.
Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top 10 Beatles Albums
- 'Abbey Road' The Beatles may have released Let It Be last, but their final work as a band was Abbey Road.
- 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
- 'Rubber Soul'
- 'Magical Mystery Tour'
- 'Help!
- 'Let It Be'
- 'A Hard Day's Night'
- 'With The Beatles'
For decades, seen (wrongly) as the least talented Beatle, RAY CONNOLLY says the drummer's New Year's Honour is long overdue. He was always the most patient of The Beatles. He had to be, working with the egos of John Lennon and Paul McCartney — while George Harrison wasn't without a high opinion of himself, either.
- 1. “ Revolution”: Pee Wee Crayton, “Do Unto Others”
- 2. “ Come Together”: Chuck Berry, “You Can't Catch Me”
- 3. “ I Feel Fine”: Bobby Parker, “Watch Your Step”
- 4. “ I Saw Her Standing There”: Chuck Berry, “I'm Talking About You”
- 5. “ Lady Madonna”: Humphrey Lyttelton, “Bad Penny Blues”
Why George Harrison Was The Coolest Beatle
- He had the best style and fashion sense.
- He was very witty and charming.
- He was the quiet Beatle, which made him more interesting.
- He wrote some of the best Beatles' songs.
- He wasn't as cheesy as Paul, as crazy as John, and he was far more complex than Ringo.
Going by how Billboard charted songs, “Hey Jude” (nine weeks at No. 1) turned out to be the biggest hit single of the Beatles' run. However, when you're looking at overall radio plays and exposure, the title goes to Paul McCartney's enduring classic, “Yesterday.” It isn't close.
Wikipedia's entry on John Lennon claims John's IQ was tested when he was 16 and that his IQ was 165.
Ringo has suggested that the famous duo don't get to spend as much time together as they'd like to. The former Beatles bandmates have remained great friends over the years and Sir Paul even makes an appearance on Ringo's new album 'Give More Love' but the iconic duo don't get to spend a lot of time together these days.
Most number-one albums
- As a musician, Paul McCartney has the most number-one albums, with 27. This includes 19 albums from his work with The Beatles, 3 solo albums, and 5 albums as a part of his 1970s group Wings.
- Barbra Streisand is the only artist to have number 1 albums in six different decades.
1 is a compilation album by the English rock band
the Beatles, originally released on 13 November 2000.
1 (Beatles album)
| 1 |
|---|
| Released | 13 November 2000 |
| Recorded | 11 September 1962 – 1 April 1970 |
| Studio | EMI, Apple, Olympic and Trident Studios, London; Pathé Marconi Studios, Paris |
8 Top 10 singles
First up is Jess Glynne's debut I Cry When I Laugh, which topped the charts in 2015. The album contains a whopping 8 Top 10s, starting with Jess's first ever Number 1, and million-seller, Rather Be, with Clean Bandit, and ending with Take Me Home, which reached Number 6 in late 2015.In 2018, the rankings were revised again for the
Billboard chart's 60th anniversary. Shown below are the top 10
songs and top 10 artists over the 60-year period of the Hot 100, through July 2018.
Top 10 Hot 100 artists of All-Time (1958–2018)
| Rank | Artist |
|---|
| 1. | The Beatles |
| 2. | Madonna |
| 3. | Elton John |
| 4. | Elvis Presley |
