10 Great Paul McCartney Solo Songs You Need To Listen To Right Now

10. Maybe I'm Amazed (McCartney - 1970)

Yes, ok, you’ve probably already heard this song, but there’s a reason its become a classic since its release in 1970.

Taken from McCartney’s first solo album – the imaginatively titled McCartney – 'Maybe I’m Amazed' is a love letter to the woman in Paul’s life at the time, his first wife, Linda.

The song is a beautiful ballad featuring a memorable piano and guitar riff (all the parts on this song were played by Paul himself, then dubbed over one another in post-production), telling the story of a man so in love with his partner that even he is amazed by the lengths of his affection. The song was inspired by Paul’s real life love for Linda, who he credited as the biggest help when getting over the break-up of The Beatles.

The song is beloved by fans, critics and even the man himself, who called it “the song he would like to be remembered for in the future” in a 2009 interview.

The first glimpse into a post-Beatles world, the album that 'Maybe I’m Amazed' comes from might not be the best of all time, but this song certainly stands out as one of Paul’s greatest musical triumphs. And having played the song backwards, there is no recipe for a really ripping lentil soup. Sorry.