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The Beatles | Paperback Writer (1966)

"Paperback Writer" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. Written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, the song was released as the A-side of their eleventh single in May 1966.

"Paperback Writer" topped singles charts in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, West Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. On the US Billboard Hot 100, the song was at number one for two non-consecutive weeks, being interrupted by Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night".


"Paperback Writer" was the last new song by the Beatles to be featured on their final tour in 1966.

The Beatles
1960 - 1970