In the height of Beatlemania, Paul McCartney was not just a musician; he was a phenomenon. Every decision he made, every song he wrote, became a part of musical history. But there’s one particular moment that stands out, a moment that could have gone either way.

It was the summer of 1965. The Beatles were riding high on the success of their albums and tours. But in the middle of all this chaos, Paul McCartney found himself facing a choice that would impact not just his career, but the legacy of The Beatles.

In one of those long recording sessions, Paul came up with a melody that was unlike anything The Beatles had done before. It was haunting, beautiful, and instantly captivating.

That song was “Yesterday.” But here’s where the story takes an intriguing turn.

As Paul was perfecting the song, a friend came in with a bottle of champagne. A celebration was in order, and Paul was invited to join in. It was a tempting offer – a chance to relax and celebrate with friends.

But Paul had a choice to make. He could leave the song unfinished and join his friends, or he could stay and capture the magic he felt in that moment.

Paul chose the song. He knew that this melody was special, that it had the potential to become something extraordinary.

“Yesterday” went on to become one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs. It has been covered over 2,200 times, making it one of the most recorded songs in history.

And so, Paul McCartney’s choice that night wasn’t just about a song or a bottle of champagne. It was about a moment of artistic clarity, a decision that shaped the course of music history. Sometimes, it’s the choices we make in quiet moments that echo the loudest.

This has been the story of the song Paul McCartney chose over a bottle of champagne.