After Paul McCartney realized that all the great Scottish ballads he knew were composed many years ago, he decided to write his own. The resulting ballad, accompanied by authentic Scottish bagpipes and drums, became an instant classic for Paul and his band Wings. The Mull of Kintyre is on the remote southwest coast of Scotland, and is where Paul sought tranquillity after his Beatles’ fame, and where he and his wife Linda had a farm.

The song "Iris" by New York rock band the Goo Goo Dolls spent spending eighteen weeks at the top of the charts. The track took inspiration from the movie “City of Angels," in which an angel falls in love with a mortal woman, and is willing to give up everything to be with her.

English reggae and pop band UB40 were at the peak of their fame in the nineteen eighties, and they continue to make music and tour. They collaborated with new reggae band KIOKO for this single, which was featured on their album Bigga Baggariddim.

This record from the band Culture Club made them an instant pop sensation and brought international fame, especially for their singer, Boy George, who had written this simple, catchy love song.

Even our best friends aren’t always how we’d like them to be, but what’s important is that they’re there for us when we need them. This is certainly the case in Patrick Kelley and Rea Garvey’s wonderfully catchy ode to a “Best Bad Friend."

"Kids in America” was the debut single for British singer Kim Wilde. Catching the mood and the imagination, this pop masterpiece defines the style and attitude of the early 1980s.

Things are going so well for Colbie Caillat that she's ready to say "I do." This light and breezy single is from the American singer's album All of You.

Inductees Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" with special guests at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

"Golden Brown" is one of the most famous hits from English rock group the Stranglers, noted for its unusual use of the harpsichord and lyrics about heroin usage.

English singer Billy Idol is known for his rock anthems such as "White Wedding," but this ballad from his album Rebel Yell is also one of his greatest hits.

The song "Learning to Fly" is from Pink Floyd's album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. David Gilmour wrote the song, and was inspired by his experiences as a pilot.

#Selfie was the breakthrough hit for American DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers, who used style, humor, and a dance beat to poke fun at social media culture.

"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed. Enjoy!

One of the most famous songs from American boy band the Backstreet Boys, the true meaning of "I want it that way" is debated. However, the lyrics suggest a desire to find the security of mutual love and trust in a loving relationship.

This is the Scottish band Wet Wet Wet's cover of a love song originally written by The Troggs. This version was a massive hit in the 90s⁠—you might already know it from the soundtrack of the romantic comedy "Four Weddings and a Funeral."