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 (41–50)
Come TogetherThe Beatles
It’s a straightforward rock song, memorable for John’s whispered “shoo!” in the intro.
The lyrics are pure wordplay and essentially meaningless, but they rhyme cleverly and carry John’s characteristic cool.
It later led to a lawsuit because it sounded so much like a Chuck Berry song that people suspected plagiarism, but there’s an unusual story that it was settled when John covered a Chuck Berry song on his solo album.
The Beatles’ famous and popular songs (51–60)
SomethingThe Beatles
It’s a beautiful ballad George composed for his wife, Pattie Boyd.
Frank Sinatra also covered it, and there’s an anecdote that he mistakenly called it “my favorite Lennon–McCartney song.” No one back then expected George, the Beatles’ dark horse, to release a ballad so beautiful it could rival Paul’s.
Can’t Buy Me LoveThe Beatles
It’s their sixth single, released in March 1964.
The song makes a strong impact by starting off with a shout of the title, and it has been a staple in Paul McCartney’s concerts since his 1989 live tour.
Don’t Pass Me ByThe Beatles
Included on the White Album.
Although there had been collaborations with help from John and Paul, this is the first song Ringo wrote entirely on his own.
Inspired by the country music he originally loved, the melody is a bit awkward—perhaps because he wasn’t yet accustomed to composing.
The Inner LightThe Beatles
This is the B-side track to the 17th original single, “Lady Madonna,” released in March 1968.
George handles the lead vocal, and only on the final phrase do John Lennon and Paul McCartney add backing vocals.
None of the Beatles members took part in the performance, but both John and Paul praised the song highly.
Love Is All You NeedThe Beatles
A refreshing song by the legendary band The Beatles, who sparked a revolution in rock with record-breaking sales and went on to have a profound influence on countless artists.
It’s one of their signature tracks, frequently covered by various artists and often heard in commercials.
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.