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 (31–40)
Eight Days A WeekThe Beatles
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.
Get BackThe Beatles
This is a song by Paul, whose title reflects the desire to return to the Beatles’ roots at a time when the members were drifting apart and on the brink of breaking up.
The track itself is a straightforward rock ’n’ roll number, and unusually, John plays lead guitar.
They invited outside musician Billy Preston on electric piano, and you can hear a groovy, locked-in piano solo from him.
Hey BulldogThe Beatles
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
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 Long And Winding RoadThe Beatles
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.