The Beatles Songs

Overview

The Beatles performed in a time when many artists could put out several records a year. Thankfully, they had one of the greatest songwriting teams hammering out classics every year. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote nearly 200 songs – not to mention George Harrison provided some classics. 

Songs from The Beatles vary from their early Merseybeat records to later Psychedelia sounds. The Beatles on “playlist shuffle” makes an interesting listen.

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Ranking the Best Beatles Song

The Beatles released 63 singles and 36 EPs. Over the years, demo and alternate versions of Beatle recordings were released on official albums. Many of these songs won’t qualify for ranking, but they are certainly worth a listen if you are a Beatles fan. 

Avg. ScoreNameAlbumToddEric
Come TogetherAbbey Road
SomethingAbbey Road
Maxwell's Silver HammerAbbey Road
Oh! DarlingAbbey Road
Octopus's GardenAbbey Road
I Want You (She's So Heavy)Abbey Road
Here Comes the SunAbbey Road
BecauseAbbey Road
You Never Give Me Your MoneyAbbey Road
Sun KingAbbey Road
Mean Mr. MustardAbbey Road
Polythene PamAbbey Road
She Came In Through the Bathroom WindowAbbey Road
Golden SlumbersAbbey Road
Carry That WeightAbbey Road
The EndAbbey Road
Her MajestyAbbey Road
Free as a BirdAnthology 1
Hallelujah, I Love Her SoAnthology 1
You'll Be MineAnthology 1
CayenneAnthology 1
My BonnieAnthology 1
Ain't She SweetAnthology 1
Cry for a ShadowAnthology 1
Searchin'Anthology 1
Three Cool CatsAnthology 1
The Sheik of ArabyAnthology 1
Like Dreamers DoAnthology 1
Hello Little GirlAnthology 1
Besame MuchoAnthology 1
Love Me DoAnthology 1
How Do You Do ItAnthology 1
Please Please MeAnthology 1
One After 909 (sequence)Anthology 1
One After 909 (complete)Anthology 1
Lend Me Your Comb (live)Anthology 1
I'll Get You (live)Anthology 1
I Saw Her Standing There (live)Anthology 1
From Me to You (live)Anthology 1
Money (That's What I Want) (live)Anthology 1
You Really Got a Hold on Me (live)Anthology 1
Roll Over Beethoven (live)Anthology 1
She Loves You (live)Anthology 1
Till There Was You (live)Anthology 1
Twist and Shout (live)Anthology 1
This Boy (live)Anthology 1
I Want to Hold Your Hand (live)Anthology 1
Moonlight Bay (live)Anthology 1
Can't Buy Me Love (takes 1 & 2)Anthology 1
All My Loving (live)Anthology 1
You Can't Do That (take 6)Anthology 1
And I Love Her (take 2)Anthology 1
A Hard Day's Night (take 1)Anthology 1
I Wanna Be Your Man (live)Anthology 1
Long Tall Sally (live)Anthology 1
Boys (live)Anthology 1
Shout (live)Anthology 1
I'll Be Back (take 2)Anthology 1
I'll Be Back (take 3)Anthology 1
You Know What to Do (demo)Anthology 1
No Reply (demo)Anthology 1
Mr. Moonlight (takes 1 & 4)Anthology 1
Leave My Kitten Alone (take 5)Anthology 1
No Reply (take 2)Anthology 1
Eight Days a Week (sequence)Anthology 1
Eight Days a Week (complete)Anthology 1
Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (take 2)Anthology 1
Real LoveAnthology 2
Yes It IsAnthology 2
I'm DownAnthology 2
You've Got to Hide Your Love AwayAnthology 2
If You've Got TroubleAnthology 2
That Means a LotAnthology 2
YesterdayAnthology 2
It's Only LoveAnthology 2
I Feel FineAnthology 2
Ticket to RideAnthology 2
YesterdayAnthology 2
Help!Anthology 2
Everybody's Trying to Be My BabyAnthology 2
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)Anthology 2
I'm Looking Through YouAnthology 2
12-Bar OriginalAnthology 2
Tomorrow Never KnowsAnthology 2
Got to Get You Into My LifeAnthology 2
And Your Bird Can SingAnthology 2
TaxmanAnthology 2
Eleanor Rigby (strings only)Anthology 2
I'm Only Sleeping (rehearsal)Anthology 2
I'm Only Sleeping (take 1)Anthology 2
Rock and Roll MusicAnthology 2
She's a WomanAnthology 2
Strawberry Fields Forever (demo sequence)Anthology 2
Strawberry Fields Forever (take 1)Anthology 2
Strawberry Fields Forever (take 7 & edit piece)Anthology 2
Penny LaneAnthology 2
A Day in the LifeAnthology 2
Good Morning Good MorningAnthology 2
Only a Northern SongAnthology 2
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (takes 1 and 2)Anthology 2
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! (take 7)Anthology 2
Lucy in the Sky With DiamondsAnthology 2
Within You Without You (instrumental)Anthology 2
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (reprise)Anthology 2
You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)Anthology 2
I Am the WalrusAnthology 2
The Fool on the Hill (demo)Anthology 2
Your Mother Should KnowAnthology 2
The Fool on the Hill (take 4)Anthology 2
Hello, GoodbyeAnthology 2
Lady MadonnaAnthology 2
Across the UniverseAnthology 2
A BeginningAnthology 3
Happiness Is a Warm GunAnthology 3
Helter SkelterAnthology 3
Mean Mr. MustardAnthology 3
Polythene PamAnthology 3
Glass OnionAnthology 3
JunkAnthology 3
PiggiesAnthology 3
Honey PieAnthology 3
Don't Pass Me ByAnthology 3
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaAnthology 3
Good NightAnthology 3
Cry Baby CryAnthology 3
BlackbirdAnthology 3
Sexy SadieAnthology 3
While My Guitar Gently WeepsAnthology 3
Hey JudeAnthology 3
Not GuiltyAnthology 3
Mother Nature's SonAnthology 3
Glass OnionAnthology 3
Rocky RaccoonAnthology 3
What's the New Mary JaneAnthology 3
Step Inside Love / Los ParanoiasAnthology 3
I'm So TiredAnthology 3
I WillAnthology 3
Why Don't We Do It in the Road?Anthology 3
JuliaAnthology 3
I've Got a FeelingAnthology 3
She Came In Through the Bathroom WindowAnthology 3
Dig a PonyAnthology 3
Two of UsAnthology 3
For You BlueAnthology 3
Teddy BoyAnthology 3
Medley: Rip It Up / Shake, Rattle and Roll / Blue Suede ShoesAnthology 3
The Long and Winding RoadAnthology 3
Oh! DarlingAnthology 3
All Things Must PassAnthology 3
Mailman, Bring Me No More BluesAnthology 3
Get BackAnthology 3
Old Brown ShoeAnthology 3
Octopus's GardenAnthology 3
Maxwell's Silver HammerAnthology 3
SomethingAnthology 3
Come TogetherAnthology 3
Come and Get ItAnthology 3
Ain't She SweetAnthology 3
BecauseAnthology 3
Let It BeAnthology 3
I Me MineAnthology 3
The EndAnthology 3
Back in the U.S.S.R.The Beatles
Dear PrudenceThe Beatles
Glass OnionThe Beatles
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles
Wild Honey PieThe Beatles
The Continuing Story of Bungalow BillThe Beatles
While My Guitar Gently WeepsThe Beatles
Happiness Is a Warm GunThe Beatles
Martha My DearThe Beatles
I'm So TiredThe Beatles
BlackbirdThe Beatles
PiggiesThe Beatles
Rocky RaccoonThe Beatles
Don't Pass Me ByThe Beatles
Why Don't We Do It in the Road?The Beatles
I WillThe Beatles
JuliaThe Beatles
BirthdayThe Beatles
Yer BluesThe Beatles
Mother Nature's SonThe Beatles
Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My MonkeyThe Beatles
Sexy SadieThe Beatles
Helter SkelterThe Beatles
Long, Long, LongThe Beatles
Revolution 1The Beatles
Honey PieThe Beatles
Savoy TruffleThe Beatles
Cry Baby CryThe Beatles
Revolution 9The Beatles
Good NightThe Beatles
No ReplyBeatles for Sale
I'm a LoserBeatles for Sale
Baby's in BlackBeatles for Sale
Rock and Roll MusicBeatles for Sale
I'll Follow the SunBeatles for Sale
Mr. MoonlightBeatles for Sale
Kansas CityBeatles for Sale
Eight Days a WeekBeatles for Sale
Words of LoveBeatles for Sale
Honey Don'tBeatles for Sale
Every Little ThingBeatles for Sale
I Don't Want to Spoil the PartyBeatles for Sale
What You're DoingBeatles for Sale
Everybody's Trying to Be My BabyBeatles for Sale
She Loves YouA Collection of Beatles Oldies
From Me to YouA Collection of Beatles Oldies
We Can Work It OutA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Help!A Collection of Beatles Oldies
MichelleA Collection of Beatles Oldies
YesterdayA Collection of Beatles Oldies
I Feel FineA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Yellow SubmarineA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Can't Buy Me LoveA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Bad BoyA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Day TripperA Collection of Beatles Oldies
A Hard Day's NightA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Ticket to RideA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Paperback WriterA Collection of Beatles Oldies
Eleanor RigbyA Collection of Beatles Oldies
I Want to Hold Your HandA Collection of Beatles Oldies
A Hard Day's NightA Hard Day's Night
I Should Have Known BetterA Hard Day's Night
If I FellA Hard Day's Night
I'm Happy Just to Dance With YouA Hard Day's Night
And I Love HerA Hard Day's Night
Tell Me WhyA Hard Day's Night
Can't Buy Me LoveA Hard Day's Night
Any Time at AllA Hard Day's Night
I'll Cry InsteadA Hard Day's Night
Things We Said TodayA Hard Day's Night
When I Get HomeA Hard Day's Night
You Can't Do ThatA Hard Day's Night
I'll Be BackA Hard Day's Night
Help!Help!
The Night BeforeHelp!
You've Got to Hide Your Love AwayHelp!
I Need YouHelp!
Another GirlHelp!
You're Going to Lose That GirlHelp!
Ticket to RideHelp!
Act NaturallyHelp!
It's Only LoveHelp!
You Like Me Too MuchHelp!
Tell Me What You SeeHelp!
I've Just Seen a FaceHelp!
YesterdayHelp!
Dizzy Miss LizzyHelp!
Can't Buy Me LoveHey Jude
I Should Have Known BetterHey Jude
Paperback WriterHey Jude
RainHey Jude
Lady MadonnaHey Jude
RevolutionHey Jude
Hey JudeHey Jude
Old Brown ShoeHey Jude
Don't Let Me DownHey Jude
The Ballad of John and YokoHey Jude
Two of UsLet It Be
Dig a PonyLet It Be
Across the UniverseLet It Be
I Me MineLet It Be
Dig ItLet It Be
Let It BeLet It Be
Maggie MaeLet It Be
I've Got a FeelingLet It Be
One After 909Let It Be
The Long and Winding RoadLet It Be
For You BlueLet It Be
Get BackLet It Be
Get BackLet It Be...Naked
Dig a PonyLet It Be...Naked
For You BlueLet It Be...Naked
The Long and Winding RoadLet It Be...Naked
Two of UsLet It Be...Naked
I've Got a FeelingLet It Be...Naked
One After 909Let It Be...Naked
Don't Let Me DownLet It Be...Naked
I Me MineLet It Be...Naked
Across the UniverseLet It Be...Naked
Let It BeLet It Be...Naked
Fly on the wall (studio 1-1969)Let It Be...Naked
Long Tall SallyLong Tall Sally
I Call Your NameLong Tall Sally
Slow DownLong Tall Sally
MatchboxLong Tall Sally
BecauseLove
Get BackLove
Glass OnionLove
Eleanor Rigby / Julia (transition)Love
I Am the WalrusLove
I Want to Hold Your HandLove
Drive My Car / The Word / What You're DoingLove
Gnik NusLove
Something / Blue Jay Way (transition)Love
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! / I Want You (She's So Heavy) / Helter SkelterLove
Help!Love
Blackbird / YesterdayLove
Strawberry Fields ForeverLove
Within You Without You / Tomorrow Never KnowsLove
Lucy in the Sky With DiamondsLove
Octopus's GardenLove
Lady MadonnaLove
Here Comes the Sun / The Inner Light (transition)Love
Come Together / Dear Prudence / Cry Baby Cry (transition)Love
RevolutionLove
Back in the U.S.S.R.Love
While My Guitar Gently WeepsLove
A Day in the LifeLove
Hey JudeLove
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (reprise)Love
All You Need Is LoveLove
Magical Mystery TourMagical Mystery Tour
The Fool on the HillMagical Mystery Tour
FlyingMagical Mystery Tour
Blue Jay WayMagical Mystery Tour
Your Mother Should KnowMagical Mystery Tour
I Am the WalrusMagical Mystery Tour
Hello GoodbyeMagical Mystery Tour
Strawberry Fields ForeverMagical Mystery Tour
Penny LaneMagical Mystery Tour
Baby You're a Rich ManMagical Mystery Tour
All You Need Is LoveMagical Mystery Tour
Love Me DoPast Masters, Volume One
From Me to YouPast Masters, Volume One
Thank You GirlPast Masters, Volume One
She Loves YouPast Masters, Volume One
I'll Get YouPast Masters, Volume One
I Want to Hold Your HandPast Masters, Volume One
This BoyPast Masters, Volume One
Komm, gib mir deine HandPast Masters, Volume One
Sie liebt dichPast Masters, Volume One
Long Tall SallyPast Masters, Volume One
I Call Your NamePast Masters, Volume One
Slow DownPast Masters, Volume One
MatchboxPast Masters, Volume One
I Feel FinePast Masters, Volume One
She's a WomanPast Masters, Volume One
Bad BoyPast Masters, Volume One
Yes It IsPast Masters, Volume One
I'm DownPast Masters, Volume One
Day TripperPast Masters, Volume Two
We Can Work It OutPast Masters, Volume Two
Paperback WriterPast Masters, Volume Two
RainPast Masters, Volume Two
Lady MadonnaPast Masters, Volume Two
The Inner LightPast Masters, Volume Two
Hey JudePast Masters, Volume Two
RevolutionPast Masters, Volume Two
Get BackPast Masters, Volume Two
Don't Let Me DownPast Masters, Volume Two
The Ballad of John and YokoPast Masters, Volume Two
Old Brown ShoePast Masters, Volume Two
Across the UniversePast Masters, Volume Two
Let It BePast Masters, Volume Two
You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)Past Masters, Volume Two
I Saw Her Standing TherePlease Please Me
MiseryPlease Please Me
Anna (Go to Him)Please Please Me
ChainsPlease Please Me
BoysPlease Please Me
Ask Me WhyPlease Please Me
Please Please MePlease Please Me
Love Me DoPlease Please Me
P.S. I Love YouPlease Please Me
Baby It's YouPlease Please Me
Do You Want to Know a SecretPlease Please Me
A Taste of HoneyPlease Please Me
There's a PlacePlease Please Me
Twist and ShoutPlease Please Me
TaxmanRevolver
Eleanor RigbyRevolver
I'm Only SleepingRevolver
Love You ToRevolver
Here, There And EverywhereRevolver
Yellow SubmarineRevolver
She Said She SaidRevolver
Good Day SunshineRevolver
And Your Bird Can SingRevolver
For No OneRevolver
Dr. RobertRevolver
I Want To Tell YouRevolver
Got To Get You Into My LifeRevolver
Tomorrow Never KnowsRevolver
Drive My CarRubber Soul
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)Rubber Soul
You Won't See MeRubber Soul
Nowhere ManRubber Soul
Think for YourselfRubber Soul
The WordRubber Soul
MichelleRubber Soul
What Goes OnRubber Soul
GirlRubber Soul
I'm Looking Through YouRubber Soul
In My LifeRubber Soul
WaitRubber Soul
If I Needed SomeoneRubber Soul
Run for Your LifeRubber Soul
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
With a Little Help From My FriendsSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Lucy in the Sky With DiamondsSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Getting BetterSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Fixing a HoleSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
She's Leaving HomeSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Being for the Benefit of Mr. KiteSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Within You Without YouSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
When I'm Sixty-FourSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Lovely RitaSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Good Morning Good MorningSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (reprise)Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
A Day in the LifeSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
It Won't Be LongWith The Beatles
All I've Got to DoWith The Beatles
All My LovingWith The Beatles
Don't Bother MeWith The Beatles
Little ChildWith The Beatles
Till There Was YouWith The Beatles
Please Mister PostmanWith The Beatles
Roll Over BeethovenWith The Beatles
Hold Me TightWith The Beatles
You Really Got a Hold on MeWith The Beatles
I Wanna Be Your ManWith The Beatles
Devil in Her HeartWith The Beatles
Not a Second TimeWith The Beatles
Money (That's What I Want)With The Beatles
Yellow SubmarineYellow Submarine
Only a Northern SongYellow Submarine
All Together NowYellow Submarine
Hey BulldogYellow Submarine
It's All Too MuchYellow Submarine
All You Need Is LoveYellow Submarine

Ten of the Best Beatles Songs

It’s possible that you are a Beatles fan but prefer one of the distinct sounds. Early British Invasion Beatles are not the same as the band that played on top of the roof at Abbey Road. Subjectivity and preference will ultimately determine if you have more early Beatles in your top ten or if you simply ranked the entire Abbey Road album as your favorite songs. 

We provide you with a healthy mix of classic Beatle songs – singles that you should absolutely give a try. 

"Eleanor Rigby"

Released on Revolver and later featured in Yellow Submarine, “Eleanor Rigby” is two minutes of Beatles’ brilliance. 

Paul McCartney experimented on his piano and (several sessions later) developed the haunting sound that would soon become this classic Beatles song. 

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"While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

What could possibly be George Harrison’s greatest song, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” was released on The White Album in 1968. Rolling Stone magazine ranks it as the 136th greatest song of all time. 

George returned from the famous India retreat and wrote this classic as a writing exercise (opening a book and using the first words he saw). George’s friend and guitar legend Eric Clapton overdubbed some of the lead guitar on this track but was uncredited on the album. 

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Todd:
5/5
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5/5

"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"

Written by John Lennon, but credited to the partnership between him and Paul, “Norwegian Wood” is considered a milestone for The Beatles as songwriters. 

George Harrison added the sitar, a stringed instrument popular in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. 

Rolling Stone magazine credits “Norwegian Wood” as being the 83rd Greatest Song of All Time.

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Todd:
5/5
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"A Day in the Life"

The final track on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the exclamation point in one of the best albums of all time. 

Many of the lyrics were pulled from newspaper articles by John, while the middle segment comes from Paul’s memories as a youth. 

 “A Day in the Life” is often featured in “best of” lists featuring influential and breakthrough songs. 

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Todd:
5/5
Eric:
5/5

"Taxman"

Quite possibly George Harrison’s most notable Beatles song, “Taxman” was released in 1966 and is a direct blast against the United Kingdom government. 

“Taxman” was the sixth George Harrison song that appeared on a Beatles album. Lennon suggested using prime minister Harold Wilson and Edward Heath (who were the first living people named in a Beatles song). 

Guitar World ranked “Taxman” as number 3 in their list of “Beatles’ Greatest Guitar Moments”.

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Todd:
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Eric:
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"Get Back"

“Get Back” was released as a single in 1969 but then included on the Let It Be album in 1970. Billy Preston, electric piano, was credited on the track – a first for The Beatles. 

The Beatles performed “Get Back” during their rooftop performance, with the video recording featured in documentaries – including Get Back (released in 2022)

The song reached number one in the United States, UK, and several other notable countries.

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Todd:
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Eric:
5/5

"Penny Lane"

Released on a double A-side in 1967 (with “Strawberry Fields Forever”), “Penny Lane” resurfaced on Magical Mystery Tour. Originally recorded to be on Sgt. Peppers, McCartney was the primary writer – paying homage to a street in Liverpool.

“Penny Lane” was a #1 hit in the United States, but didn’t hit the top spot in the UK. Mojo ranked “Penny Lane” as the 9th greatest Beatles song. 

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Todd:
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Eric:
5/5

"I Am The Walrus"

Featured in Magical Mystery Tour, “I Am The Walrus” is an obscure Beatles song that is possibly inspired by a Lewis Caroll poem and psychedelic drug trips. The track was released as a single, along with “Hello, Goodbye” in 1967.

There’s been many that tried to interpret the lyrics to the song, but there is nothing definite. The song features violins, cellos, horns, and a 16-voice choir. 

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Todd:
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Eric:
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"In My Life"

Although there are disagreements on who contributed what, “In My Life” was a Lennon/McCartney classic released on Rubber Soul. Producer George Martin added the piano solo, speeding the tape to create a sound like a harpsichord.

“In My Life” might be viewed as a sleeper Beatles classic, it was also voted as the best song of all time in 2000 by Mojo magazine. 

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Todd:
4/5
Eric:
5/5

"Maxwell's Silver Hammer"

A song about murder is not something you would expect from Paul McCartney, but this upbeat song was released in 1969 on the Abbey Road album.

The song was originally recorded during the Get Back sessions. John, George, and Ringo have all made unfavorable comments about the song/session.

Not everyone loved “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”, but there certainly wasn’t another band that could make an iconic song like it. 

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Todd:
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Beatles Songs - Honorable Mentions

It’s tough to designate just 10 songs that are truly the best. Most lists often end up being subjective favorites. When the group had 20 songs that hit #1 on the Billboard chart, you are bound to leave off someones favorite. Even if they aren’t your personal favorite, here are some additional songs that most music fans can appreciate.

"Don't Let Me Down"

Although there were several iconic videos from the famous rooftop concert in 1969, “Don’t Let Me Down” captures the atmosphere perfectly. It’s possibly the best Lennon late-style Beatles track.

“I Want to Hold Your Hand”

George Martin refers to “I Want to Hold Your Hand” as the “apex of Phase One of the Beatles’ development” – and he couldn’t be more right. Beatlemania was off and the classics were in motion.

"Strawberry Fields Forever"

“Strawberry Fields Forever” acts as a true music video (not just a recording of the band playing live). The produced video is perfectly in sync with experimental songs The Beatles were releasing at the time.

Beatle Song Documentaries & Videos

Many have been fascinated by The Beatles’ song creation process. How did John and Paul create the lyrics? What did George Martin do to make the song sound that way? Do the lyrics of “Come Together” mean anything? Thankfully there are documentaries and videos covering and answering a lot of these questions. 

The Nations Favorite Beatles Number One

The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One

This television documentary spends two hours breaking down Beatles songs and interviewing popular British personalities. Besides getting a glimpse of some rare footage, you consume 27 of the best Beatle songs as voted by “the nation”.

Paul McCartney Breaks Down His Most Iconic Songs

GQ, the magazine, brings us a great YouTube interview/clip of Paul McCartney discussing many of his famous songs (“Yesterday”, “Eleanor Rigby”, “A Day in the Life”, and “Hey Jude”.)

The Beatles Get Back Cover

Get Back

This documentary gives you a close-up look at the making of many of the songs on Let It Be. It’s great to see how the lyrics of “Get Back” changed and how some songs “All Things Must Pass” never even make it on the album. 

Podcasts About Beatles Songs

Beatlemania still runs wild. There are dozens of podcast series dedicated to the Fab Four. Some of the podcasts take a deep dive into individual songs – documenting the writing process, the mixing and recording, and a lot of the backstory that went along with the band at the time of release.

ranking the beatles podcast

Ranking The Beatles

Much like this website, the creators of Ranking The Beatles take the time to listen to and review each and every Beatles song. Each episode has a special guest and they break down a different track – with backstories and opinions. 

Looking Through the Glass Onion

Hosts and Musicians Billy and Jay look at individual Beatles songs in each episode. They take a deep look into the creation of each song, as well as the instruments and techniques used by The Beatles during the recordings.

My Favourite Beatles Song

Each podcast episode features a new Beatles song and a new guest host – giving their opinion and analysis of the song. Host Tim Tucker brings on musicians, journalists, and Beatles fans to get expert opinions. 

You Might Also Like These Related Songs

The Beatles song catalog introduces many fans to different styles and genres. I know many of us heard sitar for the first time by listening to a Beatles song. If you like The Beatles and many of their records, you might find interest in some of their solo work or artists that were inspired by the group.

"Sowing The Seeds of Love"

Tears For Fears, popularized by “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” managed to create a pseudo-Beatles track – “Sowing the Seeds of Love” in 1989. Maybe there were inspired by the 1988 Past Masters release – or just years of listening to awesome Beatles tracks.

"You Can't Catch Me"

There’s no doubt that Chuck Berry had a direct impact on early Beatles records, but his tune “You Can’t Catch Me” is comparable to one of the final tracks recorded by The Beatles – “Come Together”.  

"Mr. Blue Sky"

“Mr. Blue Sky” is a famous song by Electric Light Orchestra and frontman Jeff Lynne. Jeff Lynne is very familiar with the Beatles’ work. In fact, he was the producer of “Free as a Bird” in 1995 on Anthology 1.