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Paul McCartney · 1971

Paul McCartney

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 4, 1971Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Paul and Linda McCartney reached number one on the US singles chart with “Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey” from the album Ram, released only in the US. It was Paul McCartney's first US solo number-one hit. The song also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand that year. Paul later explained that “Uncle Albert” was based on his real uncle, while “Admiral Halsey” referred to US Admiral William “Bull” Halsey.

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