The Beatles’ famous and popular songs
Introducing songs by the legendary rock band, The Beatles.
When it comes to The Beatles, they’re the very definition of a rock band—an extraordinarily popular group that stands as one of the greatest in music history.
They made their record debut in 1962 and are said to have effectively disbanded in 1970, yet their popularity shows no signs of fading.
In their early years, they enjoyed idol-like fame, but they gradually elevated their musical standing and came to be highly esteemed by fellow musicians as well.
When they first visited Japan in 1966, they performed live at the Budokan.
It’s said that their show was the first rock concert ever held at that venue.
Now, please enjoy a playlist of The Beatles’ songs—timeless classics by what is no exaggeration to call the most famous rock band in the world.
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Masterpieces and popular songs by The Beatles (1–10)
HelpThe Beatles
This song, sung by John about the Beatles’ hectic state of mind at the height of their popularity, features John’s rapid-fire vocal chased in echo by Paul and George—a groundbreaking chorus style the Beatles devised, which many Japanese Group Sounds bands later rushed to imitate.
All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
It’s a John song with a festive vibe that sings about “love,” a theme running throughout the Beatles’ career.
Despite its complex structure featuring frequent time signature changes, it builds to a rousing chorus proclaiming that love is all that matters—combining the Beatles’ hallmark ingenuity with accessibility.
Around the song, snippets of the French national anthem, famous classical pieces, and even the Beatles’ own “She Loves You” are used as sound effects.
The Beatles AnthologyThe Beatles
This documentary features the members themselves recounting the history the Beatles have traveled, tracing the path of their legendary miracles.
With footage from their active years and interviews conducted at various times, you can feel the band’s journey—including their emotions.
Scenes of massive crowds, ads displayed around town, and the major events they appeared at all convey just how important this band was.
Another highlight is the behind-the-scenes insights into what the members were thinking amid all that frenzy.
The Beatles' classic and popular songs (11–20)
I Want To Hold Your HandThe Beatles
It’s an early Beatles hit composed by John.
The lyric about wanting to hold hands was considered bold and a bit embarrassing for the time, and it helped cement the Beatles’ slightly bad-boy image.
Alongside John playing guitar with a wide-legged stance, George’s lead guitar—delivering a distinctive, choppy melody—also made a significant contribution.
YesterdayThe Beatles
It’s said to be so famous in Japan that it appears in music textbooks and is the most covered song in the world.
The recording features Paul alone on vocals and guitar, with a George Martin–arranged string quartet overdubbed.
In live performances, the other Beatles members also joined in for accompaniment, playing it with electric guitars.
BecauseThe Beatles
The Beatles eagerly incorporated vocal harmonies from their amateur days, which contrasts with their rivals, the Stones.
This track from Abbey Road makes full use of that choral technique, with the three voices blending beautifully.
From Me To YouThe Beatles
It was released in April 1963 as the Beatles’ third original single.
The song is said to have been written to pass the time on a tour bus, and its release was initially postponed because its image leaned too heavily toward the blues.
After adding harmonies characteristic of the Beatles, it was reconsidered and issued as a single.
It held the No.
1 spot in Music Week magazine for seven consecutive weeks, from May 2 to June 19, 1963.