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What is the best Beatles Song ever?

BeatleloverKT — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:18:40 GMT

Beatles music has been playing for more than fifty years. Their songs are as relevant today as they were in the 1960’s. As an avid Beatles fan, I am always interested in what others consider their best song. I’ll start by saying “All You Need is Love” is my personal favorite. They have so many wonderful songs so I know this post won’t dissappoint! Kathy T.

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

ls1873 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:04:28 GMT

Trying to figure out my favorite Beatles' song is like giving me a big bowl of popcorn and asking me what is my favorite piece; I just can't do it.

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BeatleloverKT — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:26:24 GMT

Come on you must have one song that makes your heart sing every time you hear it!

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MaVolta — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:10:24 GMT

Oh my! That's a tough one. There are two that especially stand out to me.

Let It Be - (1970 album, Let It Be) This was their last single from their last album to be released. McCartney said it was inspired by a dream about his late mother, whose name was Mary. To many fans, it became something of a Beatles farewell anthem. I was in a high school folk / pop group and we sang this a lot because it had great harmonies.

In My Life - (1965 album, Rubber Soul) IMO, this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. The lyrics are especially amazing since it seems to be reflections of a much older person, yet John Lennon was only 25 when he wrote it. Rubber Soul is still my favorite Beatles album.

Honorable mentions to -

Yesterday (1965, Help) Possibly the most covered Beatles song ever

Here Comes the Sun (1969, Abbey Road)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (1968, The Beatles, White Album)

Come Together (1969, Abbey Road) IMO, one of their best "fun" songs

My favorite cover of a Beatles song -

Help - covered by Deep Purple (1968, Shades of Deep Purple) Deep Purple singer, Rod Evans, came up with the idea of singing Help as a ballad. It was reported that John Lennon heard it, and remarked that this was how he envisioned it being sung in the first place but management wanted it sung up-tempo for the movie. Lennon said it was meant to be a ballad.

Always fun to chat about The Beatles!

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BeatleloverKT — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:11:30 GMT

Omg a true Beatles lover! Agreed that it’s hard to pick one song! I love your two choices- In my life is my brothers favorite- another Beatle lover. My list of favs would run forever but my honorable mentions are: Revolution, She Loves You, Get Back, Eight Days a Week, Two of Us, Nowhere Man, Thank you Girl, It won’t be long. I could go on forever! Thanks so much for your post!!

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

mccoycd17 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:52:07 GMT

There are way too many favorites, so I can't pick just one. I go from Baby's in Black to If I fell to Helter Skelter. I love them all.

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LydiaN586309 — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 14:21:13 GMT

My personal favorite Beatles song is Yesterday.

"Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday."

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jm2422 — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:09:18 GMT

Simply put, ditto. They're all great. No comparison needed. If you need to hear how good they were as a band listen to Beatles, Naked. Great raw album.

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nyadrn — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 23:25:29 GMT

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Love it and love this cover

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BeatleloverKT — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:40:17 GMT

Love those guys together. Such a great cover of a great song. Especially love that Dhani is playing on it. His Dad would be proud.

Today I’m loving Two of Us. Reminds me of my husband- May he rest in peace 💦

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nyadrn — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 02:28:10 GMT

@BeatleloverKT wrote:
Love those guys together. Such a great cover of a great song. Especially love that Dhani is playing on it. His Dad would be proud.
Today I’m loving Two of Us. Reminds me of my husband- May he rest in peace 💦

Awwwww. That’s nice 🙂

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jm2422 — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:28:36 GMT

I agree and an absolutely great song, and maybe the best cover of a Beatles song ever. But then again, look at the personnel in that band. Jeff Lynn, and Tom Petty on vocals, Dhani on acoustic , Steve Winwood, Ferrone on drums, and of course Prince on guitar. Great solo on that Tele he plays all his serious solos on.
The night I saw that show when he came with that particular Tele on, I knew he meant business. Love that rendition. In my heart, I I knew George was up there jammin' too.

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

MaVolta — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 22:46:21 GMT

Just saw this on YT:

Can't believe Sir Ringo just turned 79 and Sir Paul 77!

Peace and Love!

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

jm2422 — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 23:24:25 GMT

I'm just glad there's 2 still here to show us how great a group they actually were.
They really kicked off the entire the British Rock Invasion. Great song writing,
playing, and vocals. Let's not forget the Fifth Beatle: Sir George Martin who's
production and arrangement values made for many memorable recordings.
I know those not physically present, are jammin' in heaven.

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LookOverYonder — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 21:33:21 GMT

As many before me have expressed...how is it possible to say which Lennon/McCartney composition is the best? Their vast catalog has already, and will continue, to hold up to the test of time...IT'S JUST THAT COMPREHENSIVELY MULTI-GENERATIONAL. Having said that...these are among my very favorite:

While My Guitar Gently Weeps.....a magnificent bluesy lead primarily by Eric Clapton captures me

Here Comes The Sun.....an uplifting effect on me

Revolution.....you say you want one?

Peace and Love

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

BeatleloverKT — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:33:24 GMT

When I made this post, I should of really said what’s your favorite Beatles song. I do agree that their body of work is amazing and it’s impossible to say what’s the best song they composed. Your three choices are amazing 👍

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

jm2422 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 23:22:34 GMT

As I have said before. Too many great songs to choose from to pick just one. Your three choices are great for sure, but that song catalog is too deep and fabulous to pick just one.

Re: What is the best Beatles Song ever?

Butterfly565 — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:20:24 GMT

Above: "Don't Let Me Down"

Above: "Imagine"

Above: "Revolution"

silly me....I couldn't pick one!

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MarybethG691589 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 22:49:42 GMT

I think all Beatles songs are great!!! Two favorites are Hey Jude and Get Back!!

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LouLit01 — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 19:30:05 GMT

We can all agree picking one song is impossible. But if you twist my arm I'll go with side 2 of Abbey Road beginning with Mean Mr Mustard and ending with

Her Majesty.

Need to shine these up a bit.