His first single without The Beatles was "Give Peace A Chance", credited to the Plastic Ono Band, in June 1969. His first under his own name was "Instant Karma!" in January 1970; the B-side was "Who Has Seen The Wind?" by Yoko Ono. His first single with a Lennon song on both sides was "Imagine" b/w "It's So Hard", in October 1971.
The Dream of the Blue Turtles was Sting's first solo album.
"Got to Be There" was the first solo hit single by Michael Jackson, released in 1972. The song marked his debut outside of The Jackson 5 and showcased his vocal talent as a solo artist. It reached the top of the charts, establishing him as a significant figure in the music industry.
It's hard to know when it was written, but it was released as a single in 1970. Also, it was not a Beatles song. It was written and performed by John Lennon on his first solo album.
Michael Jackson's first number 1 single as a solo artist was "Ben" in 1972. He was still part of the Jackson 5, but also released several solo singles during that time.
Mick Jagger's first single as a solo artist was "India" released in 1970. However, he initially gained fame as the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, with their first single being "As Tears Go By," released in 1964. "India" marked the beginning of his solo career, showcasing his distinct artistic style apart from the band.
He didn't have a solo career before the Beatles.
As a solo artist: Instant Karma Imagine Whatever gets you through the night (Just like) Starting Over Woman Nobody told me
The Dream of the Blue Turtles was Sting's first solo album.
cheryl coles first solo single is fight for this love
2009
Her first solo single was "Fight For This Love"
Fight For This Love
Gary Barlow
Like I Love You
1999
"Got to Be There" was the first solo hit single by Michael Jackson, released in 1972. The song marked his debut outside of The Jackson 5 and showcased his vocal talent as a solo artist. It reached the top of the charts, establishing him as a significant figure in the music industry.
Gary Barlow's first solo number one single was "Forever Love," released in 1996. The song, which showcased his songwriting and vocal talents, topped the UK Singles Chart for a week. It marked a successful transition for Barlow from being a member of Take That to a solo artist.