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 (121–130)
The WordThe Beatles

This song is said to be an important turning point from the time when The Beatles began to recognize themselves as spokesmen for a new generation.
It was released in 1965.
The lead vocals are shared by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison.
Magical Mystery TourThe Beatles

It was used in Apple’s iTunes commercial.
Speaking of Magical Mystery Tour, you could say it’s a culmination of the Beatles’ work.
In Japan, every Beatles song was a hit and has the image of being a classic, doesn’t it?
Penny RainThe Beatles

It might be an era when there are people who don’t know the Beatles.
If so, I want to recommend them all the more.
The Beatles, a band that made history, are a classic, quintessentially British group.
Their unique world—neither quite rock nor pop—captivated audiences around the globe, didn’t it? Words can’t do them justice, so start by listening to some of their famous songs.
The sounds slip effortlessly into your ears and won’t leave your head.
Octopus’s GardenThe Beatles

A track released in 1969 by the British rock band The Beatles.
It was written and sung by the drummer, Ringo Starr.
Inspired by a boat trip Ringo took with his family, it is considered one of The Beatles’ most child-friendly tracks.
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles

It’s a reggae-style pop song included on the Beatles’ 1968 album The Beatles.
The phrase “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” was reportedly something a Nigerian conga player performing at a club Paul frequently visited used to say.
It’s a classic that almost everyone has heard at least once, and it seems like a song that could fit a variety of scenes.

