Blackbird

Written by Paul McCartney for the 1968 White Album , this acoustic classic is one of the most covered songs in history.

It still holds the world record for the fastest flight from New York to London (1 hour and 54 minutes). 3. The Common Blackbird (Nature) Blackbird

The SR-71 Blackbird remains the fastest and highest-flying manned aircraft ever built. Written by Paul McCartney for the 1968 White

It could fly at over Mach 3 (2,200+ mph), allowing it to literally outrun surface-to-air missiles. Blackbird

Since "Blackbird" refers to several famous icons,

Developed by Lockheed's "Skunk Works" during the Cold War, it provided critical reconnaissance for over 20 years before being retired in the 1990s.