Top 5 Songs By The Beatles

    As one of the most iconic bands of music, The Beatles top 5 best songs is a greatly debated subject. So here are my Top 5 favourite songs by The Beatles.

Number One: Saw Her Standing There (Album: Please, Please Me)

   Written by Lennon/McCartney this song epitomizes the early Beatles for me, from the 60's vibe and live sound combined with timeless lyrics and a classic voice, this song from hearing it as a baby is still one of my personal favourites and manages to make any mood ten times better.

Number Two: Blackbird (Album: The White Album)

   Taken from The White Album, which is one of the most highly regarded albums by The Beatles. Blackbird’s soothing lyrics and melody make this to be a good representation of a different side to The Beatles, taking them in a new direction. The use of the bird call at the end is something unusual compared to their work before this song and the entire song shows a change from the style of “Saw Her Standing There”

Number Three: I’ve Just Seen a Face (Album: Help!)

    The opening of the song with just the guitar playing and then goes into this song so strong in the vibe of The Beatles most famous songs. The fast pace of the guitar is mixed perfectly with the vocals and lyrics. Another timeless 60’s song

Number Four: Revolution-Single Version (Album: Hey Jude – B side)

    Three versions of this song have been released, Revolution (single version), Revolution 1 –a much slower version of the song- and Revolution 9 being a very experimental recording. Revolution as a single combines passion and anger at violent revolutions whilst being a highly accessible song and being perfect for the era it was made in and all eras since. A truly timeless classic.

Number Five: With A Little Help From My Friends (Album: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band)
     A classic in The Beatles back catalogue and for very good reason. This song showed the group a united front and has been covered by many different artists but none meet the love from this song when listening to The Beatles.

Jess Borden

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