Westchase Man Sued By HOA For Putting Up Christmas Lights Early
It’s understandable why Florida man wanted to get into the Christmas spirit a little early this year. The last two years have been taxing on us all, to say the least. Many of us have lost jobs, seen decreases in income, lost businesses and more. I can see how someone would want to cheer up themselves and others by installing some seasonal decorations to their home. That’s why the Moffa family of Westchase decided to hang their lights a bit early this year. It was also the only time the company that installs the lights was available to get the job done. Moffa is unable to get on the roof to put up the lights himself. Regardless of the circumstances behind the act, their HOA was not okay with it. Shortly after the lights went up, the letter came in the mail. No, it wasn’t a thank you letter from Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer, it was a notification of a daily fine that was being assessed against them by their Home OWners Association. A neighbor had complained about the lights, prompting a daily charge of $100 until they are removed. Fines will not exceed $1,000. The HOA’s rules state that holiday lights are not to be put up until Thanksgiving Day, which they say was an attempt to keep people from leaving the lights up all year around. When asked about the charges, a representative of the HOA said the rules were put into place to be obeyed, but if enough people want to have the rule changed, it will be considered. The family offered to leave the lights off until after Thanksgiving, but the HOA has not changed their stance. Source: WFLA.com
Rod Stewart Over The Decades
Rod Stewart: Classic Images
Rod’s Leggings
SharePop icon Rod Stewart on stage at Olympia in London, on the British leg of his world tour. (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart Performs
ShareBritish singer Rod Stewart performs in tight blue satin pants and blue eyeshadow, circa 1978. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish singer and songwriter Rod Stewart, 12th September 1973. (Photo by Roy Jones/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart In New York
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart performing in New York, 1981. His T-shirt slogan reads: 'Cruel, But Fair'. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod With Faces
ShareEnglish singer Rod Stewart performing with the Faces, 1974. Also on stage are bassist Tetsu Yamauchi (formerly of Free, left) and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Five Faces
ShareEnglish pop group The Faces in their dressing room before a concert at Wembley Stadium, 30th October 1972. The New York Dolls and Slade are also on the bill. Left to right: Ian McLagan, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane. (Photo by P. Felix/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Ronnie
ShareBritish rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces Gig
ShareBritish rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. On the extreme right is keyboard player Ian McLagan. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Wood And Stewart
ShareBritish rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Three Faces
ShareMembers of English rock group The Faces pose with photographer Richard Upper(right) at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, during their American tour, 1973. Left to right: Rod Stewart, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Dee
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart with his girlfriend, model Dee Harrington, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces LA Concert
ShareBritish rock star Rod Stewart onstage with the Faces at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Faces Perform
ShareRock group The Faces play to an audience of 22,000 people at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. Left to right: bass player Tetsu Yamauchi, singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Britt
Share27th March 1975: Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland attending the film premiere of Ken Russell's film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Faces In Concert
Share30th October 1972: Rod Stewart singing at a Faces concert during a music festival at Wembley Stadium, London. (Photo by P. Felix/Express/Getty Images)
The Real Thing
Share27th March 1975: Pop singer Rod Stewart with his new girlfriend, actress Britt Ekland at the premiere of Ken Russell's new film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. After kissing Britt, who recently split up with record producer Lou Adler and is the former wife of Peter Sellers, Rod said, 'It's the real thing'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Sharecirca 1975: Singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood of 'The Faces' in concert. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Sharecirca 1975: London born rock star and singer Rod Stewart in concert with 'The Faces'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Night Out
Sharecirca 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart with girl friend, film star Britt Ekland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod The Rocker
Sharecirca 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart at the microphone wearing a 'leopard skin' shirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ron And Rod
Share1974: On the left, Ron Wood of 'The Faces' on stage with Rod Stewart. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Three Faces
Share24th January 1974: Members of The Faces on a luggage cart at London Airport (from left) Kenny Jones, Ron Wood and Rod Stewart. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart: Classic Images
Share18th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)
Scotland Forever
Share19th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)
Third Division
Share7th November 1973: British singer-songwriter and vice-president of Watford FC Elton John and Rod Stewart wearing Watford strip at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Sydney O'Meara/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Share26th October 1976: British rock singer Rod Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 (Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?). (Photo by Graham Morris/Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
Share24th January 1974: British rock singer Rod Stewart at London Airport with model Dee Harrington. Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces before embarking on a successful solo career. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart’s Faces
Share24th January 1974: Rod Stewart with the Faces at London Airport. From left to right are: Tetsu Yamauchi, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenny Jones, and Ian McLagan. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
SharePop singer songwriter Rod Stewart in performance. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
Tartan Horseman
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart, with his horse, Mia. Rod Stewart was born in London in 1945 but has always associated himself with Scotland and passionately supports the national football side He has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Small Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 with 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Silver Stewart
ShareLondon born rock star, singer Rod Stewart, in a spectacular silver jumpsuit during the recording of his own television spectacular 'A Night On The Town'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart And Dee Harrington
ShareBritish singer-songwriter Rod Stewart and girlfriend fashion model Dee (Deidre) Harrington at London Airport, London, 20th May 1972. (Photo by Dove/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod And Tracey
ShareBritish singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart with singer, actress and comedienne Tracey Ullman, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart in concert, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)
Rod playing football
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart in action during a soccer match, UK, 12th November 1979. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart awarded by 'Disc' magazine 'Top International Vocalist', London, UK, 15th February 1973. (Photo by Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Law and Stewart
ShareScottish soccer player Denis Law of Manchester City FC with British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, both are holding a Royal Banner of Scotland, UK, 18th March 1974. (Photo by B. Gomer/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart pictures while making a phone call, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart and Kathy Simmonds
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart with his girlfriend Kathy Simmonds, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart wearing a fur coat, UK, 20th December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Elton and Ron
ShareBritish singer, pianist and composer Elton John with British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Ekland And Stewart
ShareActress Britt Ekland and her partner, rock star Rod Stewart attend the premiere of the rock opera 'Tommy' at the Leicester Square Theatre, 26th March 1975. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart And Sandy Denny
ShareBritish singers Rod Stewart and Sandy Denny (1947 - 1978) with their Melody Maker Pop Poll awards for Top Male and Top Female Singer, after the awards ceremony in London, 15th September 1971. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart and Bebe Buell
ShareBritish singer and songwriter Rod Stewart kisses his girlfriend, American singer and fashion model Bebe Buell, UK, 11th January 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod’s Lamborghini
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod’s Dog
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart with one of his dogs, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod’s Lamborghini
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Rod Stewart
ShareBritish rock singer Rod Stewart lounging in the garden, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles Songs Ranked
Beatles: Top 50 Songs Ranked
50. “Getting Better” – ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)
ShareUpbeat yet revealing, "Getting Better" and its jaunty melody are a unique juxtoposition with its lyrics in which John Lennon admits, "I used to be cruel to my woman/I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved/Man I was mean but I'm changing my scene." It's one of many examples of lyrical and musical differences between Lennon and Paul McCartney and how magical their partnership was.
49. “With a Little Help for My Friends” – ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)
ShareObviously, this is one of Ringo Starr's best Beatles moments, and how can it not be? It's a classic tune about friendship whose power only increased when it was covered by Joe Cocker in 1968.
48. “Twist and Shout” – ‘Please Please Me’ (1963)
ShareWhich is more memorable: John Lennon's vocal performance or the song's use in 'Ferris Bueler's Day Off'? One thing that is for certain is that this song is one of the greatest covers of all time.
47. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” – ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)
ShareEven though the song isn't about drugs, its dreamy melodies certainly do lend themselves to a good trip. Alas, it's just a really catchy, charming tune inspired by a child's drawing.
46. “Please Please Me” – ‘Please Please Me’ (1963)
Share"Please Please Me" was the first single the Beatles released in the United States where it would eventually peak at no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Not a bad first outing on the charts or an intro to the band.
45. “Got to Get You into My Life” – ‘Revolver’ (1966)
ShareSure, McCartney rhymed "there" with "there" a lot, but "Got to Get You Into My Life" is so joyful it doesn't matter just like it doesn't matter the song is about weed and not love. And that brass section? A pure delight! Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention Earth, Wind & Fire's incredible 1978 cover, which became a Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit for the R&B icons.
44. “Day Tripper” – Single (1965)
ShareNot subtle but definitely cheeky, "Day Tripper" told the tale of a woman who just wasn't in it for the long haul when it comes to relationships...or it's about drugs, which very much a common theme to some of the Beatles' biggest and best songs.
43. “Paperback Writer” – Single (1966)
ShareAny writer hustling to land a job or to get published can surely relate to this one. Add in Paul McCartney's amplified bass, and the Beatles score yet another no.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
42. “P.S. I Love You” – ‘Please Please Me’ (1963)
ShareAs I write this entry, it's hard not to send a ton of love to this early Beatles single. P.S.: It will always be a perfect love letter.
41. “Love Me Do” – ‘Please Please Me’ (1963)
Share"Love Me Do" was The Beatles' first single in the U.K. but it received a proper single release in the U.S. in 1964. Plus, that hooky harmonica intro is "chef's kiss."
40. “Don’t Let Me Down” – Single (1969)
ShareThe moment John Lennon belts out "Don't Let Me Down," it's hard not to be transported to the concert on the rooftop of Apple Corps headquarters. Simple, straight to the point, it's hard not to feel this one in your heart and gut.
39. “Blackbird” – The Beatles (1968)
ShareThere are multiple interpretations of "Blackbird," with the most notable one being about the civil rights movement in the United States. Whatever you feel the source of inspiration is, it goes without saying that more than anything, "Blackbird" is a song of healing, and like other poignant Beatles songs, it has brought comfort to so many for decades.
38. “I Saw Her Standing There” – ‘Please Please Me’ (1963)
Share"I Saw Her Standing There" is basically the poster-child of the 'American Bandstand' phrase, "It's got a good beat and you can dance to it." Try to listen to it's poppy goodness and not dance or at least tap your foot. If you can resist, you might be a cyborg.
37. “Across The Universe” – ‘Let It Be’ (1970)
ShareJohn Lennon told 'Rolling Stone' in a 1970 interview, "It's one of the best lyrics I've written. In fact, it could be the best. It's good poetry, or whatever you call it, without chewin' it. See, the ones I like are the ones that stand as words, without melody. They don't have to have any melody, like a poem, you can read them." Of course, the dreamy melody doesn't hurt either.
36. “You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” – ‘Help!’ (1965)
ShareHEY! You've got to admit that this Bob Dylan-influenced ballad is brilliant, especially the "Feeling two-foot small" line. The original lyric was "Feeling two-foot tall," but after a fateful flub when playing it for McCartney, Lennon changed it. Talk about a happy accident.
35. “The Long and Winding Road” – ‘Let It Be’ (1970)
ShareThe Phil Spector production on "The Long and Winding Road" is very grand in the best way possible. The grandeur paid off, though. "The Long and Winding Road" would be the last song from The Beatles to top the Billboard Hot 100 giving the band an even 20 no. 1's.
34. “Dear Prudence” – ‘The Beatles’ (1968)
Share"Dear Prudence" and its warm, inviting lyrics appeal to everyone. If you're looking for proof, both the Jerry Garcia Band and Siouxsie and the Banshees have covered the tune, with the latter's cover becoming the band’s most successful single in the U.K. topping out at number three.
33. “The Ballad of John and Yoko” – Single (1969)
ShareThe autobiographical song about John and Yoko's wild wedding and honeymoon protest might just be the coolest song about a wedding and honeymoon ever. George Harrison and Ringo Starr are absent on the recording due to being on vacation and filming a movie, respectively, but Lennon just couldn't wait to record the song (that's Paul on the drums, by the way). When you gotta record, you gotta record.
32. “Ticket to Ride” – ‘Help!’ (1965)
ShareWhether you believe the song is about a woman leaving her boyfriend or about prostitutes who tested negative for STDs, one thing we all can agree on is Ringo Starr's stellar drumming on the track.
31. “Hello, Goodbye” – Single/’Magical Mystery Tour’ (1967)
ShareThe song may not be explicitly about Lennon and McCartney, but the whole opposites/two sides of the same coin message in the lyrics certainly could open itself to that interpretation. Remember the phrase "yin and yang," because it's going to pop up later in this list.
30. “We Can Work It Out” – Single (1965)
ShareMany Beatles songs feature all sorts of life lessons, but perhaps the most underrated might be, "Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend." While the song is about two lovers, "We Can Work It Out" can easily be applied to two friends once proving the universal nature of The Beatles.
29-22. “You Never Give Me Your Money,” “Sun King,” “Mean Mr. Mustard,” “Polythene Pam,” “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window,” “Golden Slumbers,” “Carry That Weight,” “The End” – ‘Abbey Road’ (1969)
ShareIt's really hard to break up this 'Abbey Road' medley into individual pieces when they were meant to be together. The closest this eight-song delight gets to being broken up is on the radio when "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight" and "The End" are played together. Frankly, if the only contribution to society this medley yielded was that classic moment on 'Saturday Night Live' between Paul McCartney and Chris Farley, it would be legendary enough.
21. “She Loves You” – Single (1963)
ShareIs this the Beatles' second no. 1 song in the U.S? Yeah. Was it one of the big steps that birthed "Beatlemania"? Yeah. Does it have one of the greatest hooks in music history? Um...YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!
20. “Eight Days A Week” – ‘Beatles for Sale’ (1964)
Share"Eight days a week is not enough to show I care." Can you say, "Swoon!"? Love is beyond complex and strange, but some of those early Beatles songs make it sound so simple and delightful.
19. “Help!” – ‘Help!’ (1965)
ShareIf you went through the madness that was Beatlemania, you'd probably freak out, too, just like John Lennon. Of course, Lennon sure had a way to turn his anxiety into a catchy no. 1 hit song.
18. “Something” – ‘Abbey Road’ (1969)
Share"Something" remains one of the most-beloved, best ballads of all time. It has been covered by a number of artists over the years including Smokey Robinson, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett and Ike & Tina Turner.
17. “Penny Lane” – Single/’Magical Mystery Tour’ (1967)
SharePaul McCartney's ode to suburban life, "Penny Lane" might be the prettiest song about living in the 'burbs ever. Very strange, indeed.
16. “Eleanor Rigby” – ‘Revolver’ (1966)
ShareA tribute to the loniness of life, "Eleanor Rigby" becomes even more haunting thanks to the very moody string section.
15. “Tomorrow Never Knows” – ‘Revolver’ (1966)
ShareIf LSD had a theme song, it might be this closing track on 'Revolver.' The song would also go on to close the Season 5, Episode 8 episode of 'Mad Men,' which saw Don Draper put the album on his turntable and put the needle on the track at the recomendation of his very young second wife, Megan. Draper is clearly not impressed nor does he want to "float downstream" or "surrender to the void" and turns the song off before it ends. Side note: The price tag to use "Tomorrow Never Knows" on 'Mad Men'? A cool $250k.
14. “Get Back” – ‘Let It Be’ (1970)
ShareSure, lyrically speaking "Get Back" doesn't make much sense, but its power lies within its killer groove and the wonder that was Billy Preston's electric piano. No one said a great song had to make sense!
13. “Strawberry Fields Forever” – ‘Single/’Magical Mystery Tour’ (1967)
ShareRife with experimental recording effects, most notably John Lennon's slowed down vocal track, "Strawberry Fields Forever" is a lovely nod to the garden where he played as a child and is easily one of the most unique songs in the Beatles catalouge. Simply put, no other song sounded like "Strawberry Fields Forever" before its release and no other song has sounded like it since.
12. “Can’t Buy Me Love” – ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ (1964)
Share"Can't Buy Me Love" triggers two memorable images: The Beatles running down a fireescape and froliking in a field and Patrick Dempsey riding off into the sunset on his lawnmower after getting the girl. Both moments have the perfect soundtrack, and that soundtrack was yet another no. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
11. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – Single (1963)
ShareHearing the studio recording of "I Want to Hold Your Hand" now, it's hard not to also hearing the screaming of fans in attendence during that legendary Beatles appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' The song itself was released a little over a month after the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and it was the perfect, wholesome pop song to raise the spirits of a mourning nation.
10. “A Hard Day’s Night” – ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ (1964)
Share"A Hard Day's Night" has two unique destictions: 1. You can recognize it with just its opening note. 2. By hearing it, you can immediately imagine yourself running while being chased by crazy fans in a train station.
9. “Here Comes the Sun” – ‘Abbey Road’ (1969)
ShareFamously written by Harrison in Eric Clapton's home garden after playing hooky from some meetings at Apple Records, "Here Comes the Sun" is the angelic sound of relief and release from whatever problems life may have thrown at you. Understandably, the song remains a major fan favorite of fans to this day and has been covered by numerous artists from Nina Simone to Booker T. & the M.G.'s and was even covered on an episode of musical dramady 'Glee.'
8. “Revolution” – Single (1968)
ShareThird time was the charm for "Revolution." The single version served as the b-side to "Hey Jude" and followed the versions "Revolution 1" and "Revolution 9" on "The White Album." The tempo increased and got a heavy dose of fuzzy guitar and that helped transform a great song into a classic song.
7. “In My Life” – ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965)
Share'Rubber Soul' was obviously a major turning point for the Beatles, and the album's standout track is "In My Life." The track hinted at the depth of what was to come from the band and is still one of the most moving songs about love and friendship to ever be written.
6. “Come Together” – ‘Abbey Road’ (1969)
Share"Come Together" and its wacky lyrics kick off 'Abbey Road' in epic fashion. It provided The Beatles with one of their final number one singles topping the Billboard Hot 100 and staying on the chart for 16 weeks. It has one of the coolest, most-recognizable intros in music history. Simply put, it's 4:19 of rock and roll perfection that is unlike anything else in the Beatles catalog.
5. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – ‘The Beatles (1968)
ShareWelcome to George Harrison's coming out party! When taking in 'The White Album,' there's obviously a lot to absorb track-wise, but it's hard to walk away and not be moved by the tension of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Add in Eric Clapton's iconic solo, and you don't just have a song; you have a statement.
4. “Hey Jude” – Single (1968)
ShareBy now, we all know the story behind "Hey Jude," the 7:11 epic McCartney wrote for Julian Lennon when his parents split up. The song would go on to top the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks in 1968 and is the most-successful song in the Beatles' catalouge, which is a stunning statistic when looking at their catalouge. And if you've been fortunate enough to see Sir Paul live since he added it to his setlist, "Hey Jude" is always a highlight live.
3. “Let It Be” – ‘Let It Be’ (1970)
ShareIt's a pop song, and to some, it could also be a prayer. A beautiful tribute from a son to his late mother, it was the last song released by the Beatles before Paul McCartney left the band. Like many Beatles songs, it topped the Billboard Hot 100. As far as exits, what a way to go.
2. “A Day in the Life” – ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)
ShareRemember how at the start of this list in the entry for "Getting Better" we mentioned how magical the Lennon/McCartney partnership was? This might be the greatest example of their yin and yang together. Lennon's chaos and McCartney's calm. Add in a dizzying orchestra, and it provides for an incredible closing track to 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.'
1. “Yesterday” – U.S. Single/’Help!’ (1965)
ShareIt might be cliche to name "Yesterday" as the best Beatles song, but cliches aren't neccessarily a bad thing when they're this devastdatingly beautiful. It's beauty can be found in its lyrics and its simplicity. On the other hand, the song's pain is universally felt by anyone who's been dumped. It's a 2:03 masterclass in pop excellence, and you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone to disagree with that.