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Let It Be (Remastered 2009)

This work, with its comforting melody and profound lyrics, is known as one of the Beatles’ signature songs.

Released as a single in March 1970 and included on the album of the same name, it is a gem of a ballad.

The background—that Paul McCartney wrote it with thoughts of his late mother—has resonated with many people.

With its warm piano tones and message filled with hope, this song speaks to the heart and is perfect for times of worry or anxiety.

Sing it at karaoke, and it will gently embrace your feelings.

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[Tatsuo Kamon] This isn’t “Hey Jude.” Let’s all sing while thinking of the afterlife! “HEY! Pure Land”

This is a warm-hearted parody song set to the melody of the Beatles’ “Hey Jude,” expressing feelings for a friend who has departed for heaven.

The idea that “Jude” sounds like “Jōdo” (the Pure Land) is comical, yet the emotions conveyed are tender, and that contrast is part of its charm.

While asking what the Pure Land is like, it also expresses a wish to be warmly welcomed when the singer eventually goes there.

It’s a song that seems open to many interpretations, also voicing the feeling of living in the present so as to have no regrets.

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The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night

“A Hard Day’s Night” is a memorable track that showcases the Beatles’ early momentum and creativity.

Its lyrics—simple yet profoundly meaningful—celebrate the joy of returning to a loved one after a long day’s work.

The universal theme of enduring tough days and finding healing through the bond with someone you love remains as fresh as ever.

Created for the 1964 film of the same name, the song became a major hit upon release in both the UK and the US.

Every track on the album was an original Lennon–McCartney composition, and the lyrics—depicting the bittersweet romances of young couples—breathed new life into the music scene of the time.

For many listeners, this song about love for the person who soothes a weary body evokes vivid memories of their youth.

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The Beatles – The Beatles – Yellow Submarine (Official Music Video) [Remastered 2015]

Released as a double A-side with “Eleanor Rigby” and also included on the seventh album Revolver, which came out the same day, the single “Yellow Submarine” features drummer Ringo Starr on lead vocals and was a hit that topped the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks.

While the overall key is low and the melody is relaxed, be mindful to stay in time with the bouncing shuffle beat.

It’s a catchy number that’s easy to try even for those who feel less confident with Western pop music.

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The Beatles – The Beatles – A Day In The Life (Official Video)

The Beatles continue to influence musicians around the world.

Included on their June 1967 album, Sgt.

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, this song is notable for lyrics that weave together fragments of everyday life and sharp social satire.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney take on different parts, each depicting daily scenes from their own perspective, and the grandeur of the orchestral performance stirs listeners’ hearts.

Although it was so shocking that the BBC banned it from broadcast, it is now universally recognized as a masterpiece.

Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to steal the spotlight.