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.

Jazz fans are quicker than most to slap around other forms of music. Some fans are convinced that rock destroyed jazz (not so) while others insist that jazz sold out for commercial reasons (not so, ...