Paul McCartney's musical legacy and chart success

Paul McCartney has maintained a prolific career following the split of The Beatles, releasing more solo songs than his three former bandmates combined. He has written or co-written a record 32 chart-topping Hot 100 singles, including hits for artists such as Elton John, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.

In the United Kingdom, McCartney has been part of 24 No. 1 singles. His commercial success extends to albums, with nine platinum or multi-platinum studio LPs released in the United States since his time with The Beatles. By 2020, he became the first act to place an album in the top two Billboard chart positions in each of the last six decades.

Beyond his mainstream hits, McCartney's discography includes various ‘deep cuts’—songs that were never released as singles or B-sides but serve to complete the creative vision of his albums.