Lennon-McCartney is likely one of the most famous songwriting credits in music. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote lyrics and music for almost 200 songs and The Beatles have sold hundreds of millions of albums.
Q. Who wrote each Beatles song?
A Collection of Beatles Oldies
| Song | Main composer | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket to Ride | Lennon | Lennon |
| Paperback Writer | McCartney | McCartney |
| Eleanor Rigby | McCartney | McCartney |
| I Want to Hold Your Hand | Lennon/McCartney | Lennon/McCartney |
Q. Who was the best songwriter in the Beatles?
“Best songwriter” is difficult to define. Let’s stick to when they were in the Beatles, because that’s what most people care about. In terms of commercial success, Paul McCartney’s songs consistently sold more and he had more number one hits.
Q. Did Ringo write any songs?
He also wrote and sang the Beatles’ songs “Don’t Pass Me By” and “Octopus’s Garden”, and is credited as a co-writer of others….Ringo Starr.
| Sir Richard Starkey Ringo Starr MBE | |
|---|---|
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock pop |
| Instruments | Drums vocals |
Q. Did John Lennon have a number one hit?
He had 25 number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as a writer, co-writer or performer.
Q. What was John Lennon’s last hit song?
(Just Like) Starting Over
Q. Who wrote the song I’m just a jealous guy?
John Lennon
Q. Was John Lennon jealous of paul mccartney?
According to Lennon himself he was jealous of Paul in a couple of ways during the Beatle years – his uncanny ability to craft catchy melodies and seemingly fire them off quickly. Lennon often had to labor over his songs.
Q. Who is Jealous Guy written about?
One of John Lennon’s best-known and most-loved songs, “Jealous Guy” first saw the light of day on his 1971 Imagine album, before Roxy Music had a No. 1 hit with their version, released in February 1981 as a tribute to the then recently murdered ex-Beatle.
