The Beatles’ first No. 1 song was less than impressive. John Lennon revealed the tune was partly inspired by a famous song by The Isley Brothers.

In the case of “Good Morning Good Morning,” John Lennon, the song’s chief writer for The Beatles, didn’t explain that it might have come from his own deep-seated frustrations with his daily life. But ...

We take a look at seven of the best Beatles songs that feature Paul McCartney screams, wails, and howls. Got your earplugs ready?

The Beatles had their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1962. They reached No. 1 for the first time in the United States with a different song.