I'm gonna do it. Favorite Beatles song?

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How could I possibly do a poll with this question?

Listening to Stones' Ruby Tuesday at the moment too...

[Capn Sunshine]

1. Depends

Limited to Lenon-McCartney or covers too?

[donheld]

3. Or Harrison?

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

[Capn Sunshine]

50. Currently it's "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window"

But in roots rock n roll, they do a wicked version of "Rock and Roll Music"
Then there's "Girl"
"I Saw Her Standing There"
"Baby You Can Drive My Car"
"Within You Without You"

[carlyhippy]

68. oops wrong place....??!!!!

[qnr]

2. Don't really have one, I like so many of them. When I was younger, it was "A Day in the Life"

I find myself listening to "Across the Universe" a lot.

[kid a]

4. Let it Be

my vote

[question everything]

9. Mine, too. Also Yesterday (nt)

[S n o w b a l l]

5. Eleanor Rigby & Michelle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxyJLxV0_-8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBwGmOexmNo&feature=related

[EastTennesseeDem]

6. Happiness Is a Warm Gun

"A Day in the Life" is a very, very close second. Basically, the two defining Paul/John collaborations.

[Ron Green]

7. "In My Life"

[greenbriar]

8. WOW, that is a hard one...probably Hey Jude

or Here comes the Sun


Revolution



okay I can't just pick one

[doc03]

46. Hey Jude is mine I remember me and my army buddies

being totally f----d up over in Germany back in 1969 singing along with Hey Jude. The Army sucked but we did have a good time.

[Sugarcoated]

10. Mean Mister Mustard through The End has always seemed like one long song to me

so can I choose that?

If not, then it's Nowhere Man for me.

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[boilerbabe]

15. That one reminds me of the skating rink---

They used to play that over the loudspeakers (wow, looks like I am revealing my age here) at the ice rink, and "Hey Jude" was the song that we used to go and hold hands with the boys and skate. Too funny> You know, when you really look back on it, the Beatles and also as individuals had such an enormous body of music. I would hope that the younger people get introduced to it, since there really is nothing like it!

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16. Not here.

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17. Here. Even better than Maiden's Wasted Years?

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

21. Welcome to DU!

:toast:

[Amerigo Vespucci]

12. Depends on whether it's an actual collaboration or a solo song under the Beatles banner

I see those as two completely different kinds of "Beatles songs," even thought it wasn't until after the breakup that Lennon and McCartney started saying "I wrote this, he wrote that" and we found out that sometimes all four of them didn't end up on certain records.

I like it all...there are actually only a few Beatles songs that I "dislike"...but in 2009, I usually head for "Revolver" and everything that followed, rather than go backward.

First song that comes to mind (and the first one I wanted to hear on the new remastered CDs) is "Dear Prudence." I live everything about that one, and in the new master, McCartney's bass is three dimensional. I also like "She Said She Said," and for McCartney songs the first pick would be "Helter Skelter" followed by "Martha My Dear"...

...for early songs, Lennon's performances on "This Boy" and "Anna."

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[lunamagica]

13. Depends on my mood. Right now it's the Golden Slumbers/Carry that Weight/The End medley

Can't get enough of it.

But many, many of their songs could qualify as my favorite.

Hey Jude, Yesterday, Let it Be, For no One, and so many others.

ETA some of their earlier stuff: Please, Please Me, Things we said today, All my loving, Michelle.....

Sorry, I can't pick just one!

[boilerbabe]

14. That is a hard question.

I am guessing that there are a lot of younger people that are wondering why we think the Beatles were even relevant! I liked them, but I can't think of a favorite song right off the top of my head. They had so many that were worthy of note. I don't think there will ever be a group that would ever top them. Good post, though!! We all live in a Yellow Submarine?? For some reason, I always will like that one:)

[Sky Masterson]

18. "Two of us" or "I dig a pony"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Y3PlmwnRM
two of us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vJn9RLhMmk
I dig a Pony

[TicketyBoo]

19. I think the first Beatles 45 I ever bought

was "All You Need Is Love," and it's still a pretty great song. On the other end of the spectrum, "The Long and Winding Road."

For Harrison, "Something" and "My Sweet Lord."

George was my favorite Beatle at the time.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

20. The Word

Because of the message.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnzxml6Onf8

[Steely_Dan]

22. A Day In The Life

There is just something about that song. I believe that it shows both how the Beatles were great musicians and songwriters. In addition, the lyrics are some of their best. I remember when I was about 12 or 13, a local radio station was taking votes on the greatest rock 'n roll song of all time. By the end of the day, A Day In The Life won, hands down.

-P

[Richardo]

23. Hey Bulldog

or Everybody's Got Something to Hide (Except for Me and My Monkey)

[Ekirh]

24. I've always liked Get Back as my favorite.

I don't really have a rhyme or a reason for it. Just whenever I hear it playing I find myself slowly turning up the radio and tapping my foot (Not on the accelerator I swear!)

[femmocrat]

25. In My Life n/t

[WCGreen]

38. With out a doubt...

Sentimental without being maudlin, delicate without being over wraught.

A masterful Pop Song...

[Doc_Technical]

26. Because

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koJEpkskeBs

[NJmaverick]

27. I've Just Seen A Face

But done by Jim Sturgess rather than the Beatles


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvshKfRbqdQ

[livetohike]

28. This minute it's "Fixing a Hole" but ask me later and it might

be another :-).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vU7Qo-NlU

I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go
I'm filling the cracks that ran through the door
And kept my mind from wandering
Where it will go
And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong
I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.
See the people standing there who disagree and never win
And wonder why they don't get in my door.
I'm painting the room in a colourful way
And when my mind is wandering
There I will go.
And it really doesn't matter if
I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.
Silly people run around they worry me
And never ask me why they don't get past my door.
I'm taking the time for a number of things
That weren't important yesterday
And I still go.
I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go.

[GoCubsGo]

29. Octopus's Garden

It's so cheery, and there are so few songs about my spineless friends.

[Sweet Freedom]

30. Baby You're a Rich Man. /nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. Eleanor Rigby

So sad, poignant, lovely...

And too damned short!

[watercolors]

32. Mine is Norwegian Wood

Love them all, Classic Albums Tours does many of Beatles albums, I love to catch them when they are in FL. Favorite , White Album.

[Roon]

57. We played that song in middle school band long before

I knew it was a Beatles song. It was probably labled as such on the sheet music but I didn't notice it.

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[applegrove]

34. Golden Slumber...whatever that song is called. From Abby Road.

[Tikki]

35. In this order..."Paperback Writer".."Dr. Robert"..."I'm Looking Through You"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwap79uy1G8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpGy3pwkKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0_PiVNLiuc

Tikki

[pink-o]

36. Across the Universe

It was the first song I heard in December, 1980, after finding out that John had been killed. In that context, I still cry every time I hear it.

I also love "In My Life". What a perfect, simple song that encompasses it all.

As for LP's (yes, Children, that's how we used to listen to music--and you had to flip it over manually!) every true Beatles' fan will tell ya what I will: the Brit versions of Rubber Soul and Revolver are the best collections of songs ever!

[Lindsey]

37. Great thread! So hard to choose but I always go to ...

"A Day in the Life". I'm not ashamed to say I"m a Beatles fanatic. I'm 52 and my apt. looks like a teenagers! One of my favorite pictures of John is framed on my wall along with the "Imagine" picture dedication in Central Park. I have Beatles Books everywhere and know way too much Beatles trivia.

[Maccagirl]

41. Me too, Lindsey.

Well, my memorabilia is stored (or sadly, thrown away for lack of space) but the memories are there in my heart and the CD's are played in the car. As for a favorite song I'd go with "Please, Please Me" and "Let It Be".

[rurallib]

62. My favorites change but Across the Universe has been near the top

of my list for a long time.
The Abbey Road jam session is my favorite disc of all time.
And for sentimentality "Golden Slumbers." I used to sing it to my kids as a lullaby and still can't sing along without crying.

[Captain Hilts]

39. I Feel Fine/I Saw Her Standing There

[sarge43]

40. That's like asking what's your favorite breath.

Here, There and Everywhere for very personal reasons.

[Iggo]

44. And the answer to "most favorite breath" of course is...

..."it's a tie between the most recent and the next."

[Iggo]

42. For the last few years it's been 'I've Just Seen A Face.'

It just screams Beatles to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbKGsEK_T9g

[Danger Mouse]

43. Impossible for me to pick just one. To say one: "Dear Prudence."

Classic Beatles sweet romantic loveliness that doesn't get nearly enough recognition.

Some others:
"Across the Universe"
"I Want You/She's So Heavy"
"A Day in the Life"
"Eleanor Rigby"
"Girl"
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
"Good Morning, Good Morning"
"Penny Lane"
"Cry Baby Cry"
"Hey Bulldog"
"Only a Northern Song"

And many more, those are just the ones that popped immediately in my mind as being favorites.

[GCP]

45. The whole second side of Abbey Road

Absolute perfection.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

47. This Boy

http://www.youtube.com/v/to33jCATC2s&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6&border=1

That boy took my love away
Throught he'll regret it someday
This boy wants you back again
That boy isn't good for you
Thought he may want you too
This boy wants you back again
Oh, And this boy would be happy
Just to love you but oh my
That boy won't be happy
Till he's seen you cry
This boy wouldn't mind the pain
Would always feel the same
If this boy gets you back again
This boy
This boy
This boy
This boy

[Mad_Dem_X]

48. Let It Be.

I love it so much, I want it played at my funeral.

[JTG of the PRB]

49. Yesterday, Let it Be, Hey Jude.

I cannot possibly choose just one, and I am thankful that my parents introduced me to The Beatles when I was young so it could take hold in my mind.

[charlie and algernon]

51. Right now? She's leaving home

I love the counter melodies between Paul and John.

[Louisiana1976]

52. I've several faves--1 is "Norwegian Wood."

[SoxFan]

53. I Am The Walrus

Paperback Writer
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Heck, this is an impossible task!

[Rhythm]

54. Blackbird

It's a holdover from my childhood, wherein i had a way cool elementary school music teacher, and she taught it to us in harmony in 4th grade.

Beyond that:
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Eleanor Rigby
And I Love Her
The Long and Winding Road
Maxwell's Silver Hammer

[Ahpook]

55. These are fun

It changes daily? :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5i4-rWh44

[XRubicon]

56. Paperback writer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS-SKwutP_g

[Skittles]

58. A Day in the Life

these lines always remind me of riding the double decker with my Grandfather in England - he smoked so we went upstairs

Made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke,

[LibDemAlways]

59. Top five - in no particular order:

A Day in the Life
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Hey Jude
In My Life
Things We Said Today

My 16-year-old is very jealous that I was a teen in the 60's. She knows the group only through their CDs, movies, and old news footage. She'll never experience what it was like to purchase the vinyl, rip open the cellophane, and put a new Beatles album on the turntable for the first listen. Magic.

[kwassa]

60. Baby, You Can Drive My Car

just a perfect record, every single note. Economical, to the point, incredibly catchy.

[Bennyboy]

61. Hey Bulldog...

I just love it really do. The Yellow Submarine album is way underrated...

[Archae]

64. My fave is Hey Bulldog too.

[snailly]

63. All my loving

That song just makes me happy.

[enigmatic]

65. For no good reason, "Every Little Thing"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfBcK7hLzFg

It's impossible to pick really, but that's one that will always be in my top 5 just for that timpani drum accent on the chorus. Pure Lennon-McCartney..

[SeekerBlue]

66. Helter Skelter

then I've Just Seen a Face

[peekaloo]

67. Day Tripper or Paperback Writer or Ticket to Ride

[carlyhippy]

69. All My Lovin.......and WHY is it not included in Beatles Rock Band??!!!!

nooooooo, they had to put in Good Morning, Good Morning instead!


It was really hard to pick just one, there are so many that would be #1 on my list:
Hey Jude
Across the Universe
Something
While My Guitar Gently weeps
Within you/Without you
(can u tell I am a George fan?)
Your bird can sing

While as one, they were the best band of rock n roll period...apart, their solo careers were even better, fab 4 rules forever.

[regnaD kciN]

70. Revolution 9...

:rofl:

[MissHoneychurch]

71. The Fool on the Hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqo_MK3NOhQ