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 (11–20)
Please Please MeThe Beatles
It was the Beatles’ first hit, with John on lead vocals and Paul doing the call-and-response.
John’s harmonica, along with the lively melody and chorus, became a Beatles trademark.
The wordplay in “Please (onegai) Please (to delight) Me (me)” is also very Beatles-like.
TaxmanThe Beatles
The only one of George’s songs to open an album, and one of the signature works of his entire career.
It’s distinctive for weaving in the name of a sitting British minister at the time, and is regarded as expressing the Beatles’ true feelings about the heavy taxes they faced.
Included on the album Revolver.
All Things Must PassThe Beatles
One of George’s signature songs, later included on his solo album of the same title.
The Beatles even rehearsed it, and those recordings still exist, but this solo demo version by George alone is likely the definitive take.
The simple guitar-and-vocal performance without flashy arrangements brings out its brilliance.
The Ballad of John and YokoThe Beatles
This is their 20th original single, released in May 1969.
Although tensions among the Beatles were beginning to surface at the time, the recording reportedly went smoothly.
The phrase “Christ, you know it ain’t easy.
You know how hard it can be,” was considered blasphemous toward Jesus Christ in the United States, leading many radio stations to ban it from the air.
Paul hesitated to record the song with those lyrics, but it was recorded at John’s strong insistence.
Happiness Is A Warm GunThe Beatles
This song from the Beatles’ so-called “White Album” features John Lennon on vocals.
Above all, the title is striking.
As people grow older, they may come to receive the same experiences from different angles.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to again and again.