1965's best songs, ranked

The 20 best songs of 1965

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Despite their legendary rivalry, The Beatles helped The Rolling Stones break into the mainstream by writing them a hit single in 1963.

When The Beatles wrote a hit song for The Rolling Stones

Unbelievably, nobody noticed it was Paul McCartney when he was busking 'Yesterday' outside of a London tube station in 1984.

When Paul McCartney busked 'Yesterday' on London's streets and nobody noticed

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's Höfner guitar is at the centre of a global search. Pictured: Paul McCartney using a Höfner bass on The Ed Sullivan Show in New York, in 1964.

Paul McCartney guitar: Global search for Beatle star's 'stolen' £10 million bass

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr has announced the release of his new four track EP 'Rewind Forward'

Ringo Starr announces new Rewind Forward EP featuring Paul McCartney collaboration

Frank Sinatra called 'Something, The Beatles' iconic ballad, "one of the best love songs I believe to be written in the past fifty or a hundred years."

When Frank Sinatra paid tribute to The Beatles with a gorgeous cover of 'Something'

Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have reunited to record a song with the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton.

Beatles duo Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite to perform 'Let It Be' with Dolly Parton
Michael Parkinson's best music guests

Michael Parkinson's greatest music interviews: Paul McCartney, David Bowie and more

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon at Glastonbury

Paul McCartney says his "live" duet with John Lennon still "feels very real"

John Lennon didn't hold back on his opinion of The Beatles final album, Let It Be, saying the band "didn’t really want to do it".

The real reason why John Lennon hated The Beatles' classic anthem 'Let It Be'

Margot Robbie has recently revealed she was such a fan of the Beach Boys, that she shunned listening to their rivals The Beatles.

Barbie's Margot Robbie refused to listen to The Beatles as her favourite band was The Beach Boys
After John Lennon and Paul McCartney reignited their friendship, they toyed with the idea of reuniting The Beatles for a one-off performance.

When John Lennon and Paul McCartney reconciled and nearly reformed The Beatles

Brian May and John Lennon

Queen's Brian May regrets that he never got to work with The Beatles' John Lennon

Queen

One of The Beatles' most iconic songs could have in fact been written for the 'Queen Of Soul' Aretha Franklin, considering she released her version first.

The Beatles' most iconic song may have been written for Aretha Franklin

Ringo Starr and The Beatles

The Beatles' last song: Ringo Starr confirms it'll be the "final track" they’ll ever release
Cat Stevens called George Harrison an "inspiration of mine" before covering 'Here Comes The Sun' at Glastonbury.

Cat Stevens pays tribute to George Harrison with comforting cover of ‘Here Comes The Sun’ at Glastonbury

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The Fab Four would prove their affections for 'The King of Rock and Roll' in 1963 during a studio session.

When The Beatles paid tribute to their "messiah" with an Elvis Presley cover version

The Beatles - Now and Then

Will the final Beatles song feature an 'AI John Lennon'? Paul McCartney explains