Paul McCartney's "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" is more connected to reality than it might appear. The former Beatle revealed the track was inspired by an admiral from American history.

Paul McCartney released 'Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey,' his first solo No. 1 single, on Aug. 2, 1971.

“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” is surreal but the allusions to Halsey give it just a touch of historical weight. Best in News. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Thinks Jennifer Lopez Has Been ‘Disloyal ...

Meanwhile, “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” is about familial issues, the water, the sky, World War II, butter pie, and living it up. Or, more likely, it’s about nothing. Related.

“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” might not be the most meaningful song in Paul’s catalog, but it proved he could make hit songs without the Fab Four. Best in News.

“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” appeared on Ram, his second album after The Beatles’ breakup, which was released in May 1971 and was credited as a collaboration between him and his first wife ...

In an interview for his website Paulmccartney.com, the former Beatle discussed his song “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” from his Ram album. Paul McCartney addresses some of the more creative but ...

Fleet Admiral William “Bull” Halsey was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1882. A 1904 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he was fleet commander in the South Pacific during World War II ...