The Beatles are considered one of the most influential bands in music history, with a vast catalogue that spans a wide range of styles and genres. Their officially released songs between 1962 and 1970 number over 200, covering everything from early pop hits to later experimental masterpieces[8].
Among their most iconic and popular songs are:
- “Here Comes the Sun”
- “Something”
- “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
- “Come Together”
- “Hey Jude”
- “A Day in the Life”
- “Help!”
- “Yesterday”
- “Let It Be”
- “Penny Lane”
- “Strawberry Fields Forever”
- “Eleanor Rigby”
- “In My Life”
- “All You Need Is Love”
- “Can’t Buy Me Love”
- “Revolution”
- “Norwegian Wood”
These selections appear consistently across best-of lists and are celebrated for their songwriting, lyrical depth, and innovation[1][3][7].
The Beatles released 12 studio albums in the UK during their active years, which form the core canon of their music:
- Please Please Me (1963)
- With The Beatles (1963)
- A Hard Day’s Night (1964)
- Beatles For Sale (1964)
- Help! (1965)
- Rubber Soul (1965)
- Revolver (1966)
- Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
- Magical Mystery Tour (1967, as a full album in the US)
- The Beatles (“White Album”, 1968)
- Yellow Submarine (1969)
- Abbey Road (1969)
- Let It Be (1970)
Each album features a selection of songs that have become timeless classics in both popular and critical circles, with many fans and critics compiling lists such as the top 10 or top 100 Beatles songs[2][5].
For those seeking a comprehensive overview, resources such as The Beatles’ official website and fan-curated databases provide full discographies, song lists, and detailed information on each track[6][8].
References
- [1] The 10 Most Popular Beatles Songs – American Songwriter
- [2] The Beatles’ albums in order – complete list! – BeatlesBible.com
- [3] The 10 Most Iconic Beatles Songs of All Time – Jamzone Blog
- [5] The Beatles: Top 100 Songs – Apple Music
- [6] The Beatles albums discography – Wikipedia
- [7] The Ten Greatest Beatles Songs Of All Time | Fab Forum
- [8] The official Beatles’ canon – Soundscapes
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