“They are the three classics that I love to listen to, and they all remind me of certain times in my life”: McCartney names his all time top three albums

Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson backstage at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 17, 2009 in Palm Desert, California.

Paul McCartney has named his three favourite albums and not surprisingly has named one he has long talked up as the greatest all of time.

The ex-Beatle was replying to a fan query on his own website. He said: “My favourite albums by other people tend to be: Music from Big Pink by The Band, Pet Sounds by the Beach Boys, and Harvest by Neil Young.”