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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The Beatles’ classic and popular songs (131–140)
Revolution 1The Beatles
The original version of Revolution, known as the B-side of Hey Jude.
It’s far slower in tempo than the single version, and although John, the songwriter, wanted to release this version as the single, the other members opposed it, so he reluctantly recorded this version instead.
Rocky RaccoonThe Beatles
Among the tracks on the White Album, there are many numbers performed as vocal-and-guitar pieces, and this is one of them.
With Paul’s trademark narrative lyrics, a story unfolds here that feels like a Western.
The name Gideon in the lyrics is a play on the Gideon Bible often found in hotel rooms.
We Can Work It OutThe Beatles
Paul composed the A section, John the B section, and George wrote the part that shifts into a relaxed waltz at the end.
It’s a beautiful song that expresses positive feelings, and by combining their individual songwriting sensibilities into a single, Beatles-esque work, it embodies the idea in the title that when they join forces, things go well.
You Won’t See MeThe Beatles
A track from Rubber Soul.
The first Beatles song to exceed three minutes.
It had never been performed at concerts for a long time, but in recent years Paul debuted it live, earning roaring applause from fans.
The distinctive feature is the harmonies by John and George.
Your Mother Should KnowThe Beatles
A track from the album Magical Mystery Tour.
Written by Paul, whose creative powers had reached their peak with Sgt.
Pepper’s, the song—though short—boasts a light, breezy melody and superb structure that fully showcases his genius.
The flashy music video is also well worth a look.
Day TripperThe Beatles
Among the Beatles’ songs, this is an uptempo track with one of their most famous guitar riffs.
Although it was written by John, the lead vocal is by Paul.
The backing vocals by John and George have that quintessential Beatles feel.
Its structure is simple and powerful, but the lyrics are cynical, reflecting the character of their mid-period work.
Lady MadonnaThe Beatles
This is the 17th original single, released in March 1968.
It reached No.
4 on the Billboard weekly chart on April 20, 1968, and ranked No.
64 on the 1968 year-end chart.
In Cash Box magazine, it peaked at No.
2 and placed No.
27 on the year-end chart.