McCartney, Sir (James)Paul

McCartney, Sir (James)Paul
Mc·Cart·ney (mə-kärtʹnē), Sir (James) Paul. Born 1942.
British musician who as a member of the Beatles, a popular music group (1960-1971), wrote many notable songs with John Lennon, including “Can't Buy Me Love” and “Yellow Submarine.”

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