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Readers' Poll: The 10 Greatest Solo Beatle Songs

Your picks include 'Band on the Run,' 'Instant Karma' and 'What Is Life'

Readers' Poll: The 10 Greatest Solo Beatle Songs
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We asked our readers to vote for their favorite solo Beatle songs. All four of them landed at least one song in the Top 10. Click through to see the results. 

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