Paperback Writer / Rain

Driven by Paul McCartney's aggressive, boosted bass guitar and intricate, fuzz-laden guitar riffs, 'Paperback Writer' is a masterful piece of power-pop storytelling. The B-side, 'Rain', is equally historic, pioneering the use of reversed vocal tracks and featuring one of Ringo Starr's most celebrated, complex drum performances. Together, they bridge the band's transition from beat-pop idols to studio-oriented psychedelic innovators.