10 Incredible Paul McCartney Songs You’ve Never Heard

10. In Spite Of All The Danger

Paul McCartney’s first ever co-writing credit was for In Spite Of All The Danger. He recorded the song, alongside his fellow proto-Beatles, The Quarrymen. It was also his first song pressed to vinyl, a single copy to be shared between the group’s members.

It’s a fascinating listen, capturing an embryonic talent, in thrall to his influences. George Harrison is given a co-writing credit for providing the basic but charming guitar solo.

Missing for decades, you can now find the song on The Beatles’ Anthology 1. The charm shines through a layer of Jesus and Mary Chain fuzz on the old, deteriorated recording. Check out those sweet backing vocals.

The cult cool of this Beatles obscurity has also resulted in a plethora of cover versions, if you’re looking for a slightly more polished production. Most versions are tasteful, faithful renditions of McCartney’s original song, spanning every style from country tinged rock ’n’ roll to rock ’n’ roll flavoured country. All the same, you can’t beat the authentic sound of actual, hopeful, young Beatles.