The Beatles’ famous and popular songs

Baby, You’re a Rich ManThe Beatles

The Beatles – Baby You’re a Rich Man (Mono) – HQ Vinyl Rip

Included on the album “Magical Mystery Tour.” Though it was a collaboration between John and Paul, the vocals are mostly by John.

It was a very minor number as Beatles songs go, but it became somewhat better known after it was used over the ending of the film “The Social Network.”

Eight Days A WeekThe Beatles

The Beatles – Eight Days A Week

This is the first song in the world to introduce a fade-in where the volume gradually increases from zero in the intro.

From an intro that feels like it’s approaching from afar, John belts out a catchy melody set to the playful phrase “I want to love you eight days a week.” The handclaps sound fun, too.

Hey BulldogThe Beatles

The Beatles – Hey Bulldog

Included on the album Yellow Submarine.

It’s often said that all the new Beatles songs provided for this animated film were half-hearted, but this one stands out brilliantly, and it seems to have many fans.

In Japan, its riff was imitated for the theme song of the TV drama Taiyo ni Hoero! (Roar at the Sun!).

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles

The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

It’s a bright, Paul-like song that portrays the happy life and everyday moments of a couple, as if from a fairy tale or story.

The intriguingly resonant title was taken from a proverb Paul heard from a Nigerian musician.

Paul himself believed it meant “life goes on” and wrote the song with that in mind, but no corresponding proverb exists in Nigeria, leaving the true origin shrouded in mystery.

The Ballad of John and YokoThe Beatles

The Beatles – The Ballad of John and Yoko (HQ Sound)

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.

The Long And Winding RoadThe Beatles

The Beatles-The Long And Winding Road -Rare

It’s a piano ballad by Paul.

Initially, Paul wanted to release it in a simple form consisting only of a band sound, but caught up in the turmoil of the breakup, Phil Spector overdubbed female chorus and a full orchestra, and it was released with a grand sound.

There’s a story that Paul was furious about this, but regardless of the arrangement, the beautiful melody is Paul’s true forte.

With a Little Help from My FriendsThe Beatles

The Beatles – With a Little Help from My Friends

A song written by Paul that appears as the second track at the beginning of Sgt.

Pepper’s.

It’s performed in the style of a guest singer appearing at a concert and doing just one number.

The lyrics, which seem to poke fun at Ringo’s poor singing, strike me as amusing.