Top 10 Paul McCartney Songs (Wings Included)

Here is what I consider to be Paul McCartney's best ever:

10. Fine Line -

This particular song is the biggest gem of McCartney's latest album - "Chaos and Creation in the Back Yard." If you hang around macca-central.com, the best McCartney fan site on the 'net, you soon realize that "Chaos and Creation" is just the latest in a four album sting of evolution in McCartney's solo career. It builds on what's been created with "Flaming Pie," "Run Devil Run," and "Driving Rain." While "Flaming Pie" was released just prior to Linda's death in 1998, there is a sense of foreboding in the album that is almost eerie. There is even a song written for Ringo's wife Maureen who lost her battle with cancer. "Fine Line" highlights the emotional development of an artist in a league of his own.

9. Souvenirs -

This raspy look back to better times is far from the only jewel on "Flaming Pie," but it is my favorite. I like to think of it as a tribute to all of the wonderful times he had with Linda, and prior to his relationship to her, the Beatles. It fits the album wonderfully. If you are unfamiliar with McCartney's solo work in the '90s and 2000s, "Flaming Pie" is the perfect place to start. Unfortunately, I think those nostalgic for the Beatles and Wings overlook a lot of his wonderful later solo works.

8. Give Ireland Back to the Irish -

This rocking protest song rivals any protest song written by Lennon. In a time of relative peace in Ireland, it is easy to forget just how tense things were back in the '70s. The sentiment in the song is universal and neatly fits into its rock treatment.

7. Wanderlust -

There are rumors that McCartney wrote this song for Wings while trying to dodge drug possession charges by sailing in the Caribbean (They recorded the "Band on the Run" album while at sea, supposedly.). Whatever the circumstances, the song has an ethereal quality that suits any time on the sea perfectly. If you listen to the lyrics carefully, you can see how the rumors started. Candy for the ears.

6. Another Day -