The Beatles made a huge impact on pop music and pop culture when they came out in 1962. But what are their best songs? We’ve narrowed it down to a top ten list of the Beatles songs.
One of the most iconic groups in pop music history is the Beatles. Their songs are so well-known that it’s almost as if anyone born after 1970 was introduced to them and knew the highs and lows of their music like the back of their hand. It’d be hard to go a lifetime without listening to the songs listed below.
We put together a list of the top ten Beatles songs by one of the world’s most famous bands. The result? 10 songs that have had a huge impact on the world and are loved by millions. Check out the Beatles’ greatest hits below.
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10. Something
George Harrison finally got to play on the Beatles’ A-side with “Something.” It’s a great song – the guitar line is so catchy and Harrison’s voice is so smooth. It’s one of the most amazing Beatles songs. Harrison was often overshadowed by his writing partner, Paul McCartney, but “Something” proves he was a great songwriter.
9. I Want To Hold Your Hand
The Beatles had been making waves in the rock world for a while now, but it was their first single to make it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 that really got people talking. It was the start of the “British Invasion” and it still holds a special place in Beatles fans’ hearts, even though the group went on to make much heavier songs later in their career.
8. Hey Jude
Paul McCartney wrote “Hey Jude” for his friend John Lennon’s son Julian, and it’s become a classic rock anthem ever since. It’s a piano-driven ballad that’s been a source of hope and strength for decades. The lyrics are pretty straightforward, but they really hit home.
McCartney wrote the song as a way to comfort Lennon’s younger son, but it’s also applicable to any tough times in life – that’s probably why it’s so popular in the Beatles’ music.
7. In My Life
The Beatles’ song “In My Life” is a bit of an introspective reflection. The lyrics show the band looking back on their lives with a critical eye, taking into account all the good and bad things that have happened in their lives. In true Beatles style, the good outweighs the bad. Listening to the song puts our own lives in perspective, and it’s something we all need to remind ourselves of from time to time.
6. Blackbird
Although “Revolution” is widely regarded as the Beatles’ most overtly political protest song, “Blackbird” is arguably even more politically charged and emotionally resonant. McCartney composed the song in response to the courageous Black students who defied white supremacy by attending a predominantly white school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
It’s one of the many examples of how the Beatles didn’t need to do much to create a classic song. McCartney lets his lyrics take the lead, with only a simple – but iconic – guitar riff to support them.
5. Twist And Shout
The first time you hear the Beatles’ version of the song, it’s like a blast of pure energy coming out of the speakers. It captures that feeling of wanting to make a move, which we all have at some point or another.
It was one of the first songs the Beatles released and it was a huge success for them, setting them up for the amazing success they would have. Even though they weren’t the first to record the song, their version of it is one of the most famous, if not the most famous.
4. Yesterday
This song is just as relevant and powerful today as it was in the mid-60s. It’s the hopeless cry of someone who wishes they could go back in time and make things right. Of course we can’t, but this song gives us the comfort that we’re not the only ones who feel this way.
3. Let It Be
Like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be” is a great example of McCartney reaching out to people when times get tough. This time, he takes the piano and makes it his own, adding his own touch to the tune. There’s a lot of variety in McCartney’s writing, from psychedelic to experimental, but it’s his simpler songs that stick out as the most popular.
2. Come Together
“Come Together” is a showstopper for the Beatles’ creative minds. It’s hard to find a song like it because it’s so unique in its production. The bass line in the song is so hypnotic that it’ll draw you in and keep you going for 4 minutes. Even though the lyrics are a bit of a mess, the music is so good that it’s still one of the Beatles’ biggest hits decades after they broke up.
1. Here Comes The Sun
“Here Comes the Sun” is the perfect soundtrack for summer. Every time you hear it, it’s like you’re transported back to a sunny California day. No one captures the feeling of summer better than George Harrison.
It’s a lighthearted, carefree tune that’s perfect for any summertime playlist – that’s why it’s been around for so long. Every summer, when the weather gets warmer, there’s a Beatles song that’s perfect for listening to.
To End,
The Beatles split up in 1969, but they never really went away. We still have a long list of their classic singles, and there’s always been a debate about which of their songs is the best. They paved the way for everything from psychedelia to shaggy hair and funny British isms.
The Beatles started out as a boy band in Liverpool in 1960, and they went on to become one of the most influential bands of the ’60s. They were active for 10 years and gave Hollywood some of the most captivating music. To help you make the top ten Beatles songs’ list, here’s our list of the best Beatles songs.