A lot of classic rock songs from the 1970s are nonsensical. Paul McCartney’s “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” is a little more connected to reality than it might appear at first. The former Beatle ...

One of the most unusual songs in Paul’s 1970s catalog is “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.” The song’s instrumental changes tone several times and it might be the only tune to mention both a World War II ...

“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey,” much like many tracks from the Beatles’ later albums, was an amalgamation of multiple unfinished songs. As a result, it contains several melodies, tempos, and themes.

Paul McCartney has made just a handful of movie appearances and cameos in his 60-plus years as one of the world’s biggest pop stars. His earliest parts were in Beatles movies, naturally, and later on, ...