Wow, I didn’t know Here Comes the Sun was written by George! Looks like he and I have a similar taste in music. I hope you all enjoyed my reaction video! A new reaction to Help! will be posted next week-hope you’ll like that one too!❤
George wrote this while he played Hookie from the business meetings the band was having that day. He was at Eric Clapton's house in the backyard "garden" on one of those first days of spring when the sun shines bright and the birds come out, especially after a long winter of tensions with the band and the suits surrounding them.
George Harrison was their secret weapon, guitar player who influenced countless others and the song or 2 he would write for every record had a style and vibe all his own. For more, check out his magnum opus solo triple album, filled with great songs that never made it on any later Beatles albums, his great All Things Must Past. 2 Discs of brilliant studio songs and a third of live jams with a bunch of awesome musicians, one of the best albums ever. Do the title cut and listen in wonder.
Actually, in that group, Ringo was the peace maker. George developed a strained attitude to both John and Paul over time. It was Ringo who for the most part, got on with the other three pretty much the whole time. Ringo had the patience of a saint in a lot of sessions, particularly towards the end.
The Beatles wrote so many great songs that everyone you ask will have a different top 10. And the same people will have a different top 10 over time. Great reaction!
The power of music: in 1965, while playing in neighbors house, she handed me a plastic guitar and said "you be the Beatles and I am the screaming fan". I stood on her step stool with guitar in hand and sang "I Want to Hold your Hand"; to her screams and jumps. Imagine, no internet for another 30 years and only transistor radios to channel their music. Their sound was absolutely everywhere then..... and we were only 5!
I love your reaction to this beautiful song. George Harrison wrote a lot of wonderful music. Ounce the magic of The Beatles touches your soul. There is no going back. They were unique and so special. There will never ever be a musical group like them. I have been under their spell for over 40 years. And continue to feed my soul and heart with their music . I hope you continue to discover more of their music. There is so much more for you to hear .
Love your reactions to The Beatles music. I've been listening to them since 1964 and love seeing first time listeners. I'm 72 now and never get tired of their songs.
George always had to fight for his songs being in a band with Lennon and McCartney, but I think that helped him become the songwriter he was. By the time the band split, George had become their equal. Check out George's first solo album "All Things Must Pass". He had a backlog of great songs, and they all came spilling out on that record.
The Beatles were masters of writing/composing catchy pop songs that caught you, only to realize they were nearly always had deeper meanings. Brilliant!
I would also recommend "She's Leaving Home" "Day in a Life" "Strawberry Fields" "Elanor Rigby" "Dear Prudence" "Oh Darlin" and Really any of their tunes they are all different
For sheer exuberance and, for the time utterly new arrangement, try the early 'She Loves You'. Bob Dylan's favourite as it introduced the whole world of popular music to new levels of complex chords with stunning harmonies, kicked him into leaving folk music. Up to then, most pop music was played by professional session musicians with the pretty boys and girls maybe singing, maybe just miming. The 1950s of writer-player-singers like Churk Berry, Jerry-Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, were fading. Even Beach Boys used The Wrecking Crew and only Roger McGuinn was allowed to play on Byrds first record
Nearly 300 more songs to go! Mind boggling quality, output and talent, and all within 8 years! Insane. Easily the greatest pop-rock - blue-eyed-blues - soul - world music - innovators in history
Thank you for this lovely reaction! The Beatles wrote so many masterpieces that the top 10 most listened to is just a tiny fraction of their amazing catalog. I'd recommend listening to "Nowhere Man", "Let It Be", "She Said She Said", "Dear Prudence", "Eight Days a Week", "Eleanor Rigby", "Oh Darling", "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "With A Little Help From My Friends", "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", "She's Leaving Home", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Hey Bulldog", "Tomorrow Never Knows", "Michelle", "And Your Bird Can Sing", "She Loves You", "Across the Universe", "Can't Buy Me Love"... and many more ☺
George Harrison wrote this in Eric Clapton's garden using one of Clapton's acoustic guitars. This song was inspired by the long winters in England, which Harrison thought would last forever. The Beatles had stopped touring by the time this song was recorded, so they never played it live. Harrison first played it live at the 1971 Concert for Bangla Desh, which he organized to bring aid to that country.
The late George Harrison on the lead vocals for this one! This is from the their final album, ABBEY ROAD, released in 1969.(Let It Be was released a year later but was recorded in 1969 as well). There are other songs from ABBEY ROAD that definitely need to be in your Beatles' top 10 list, including "Oh, Darling", "Because", and "Golden Slumbers/The end". 😊
This is The Beatles #1 played song on Spotify and is now approaching 1 Billion plays. I've been listening to The Beatles since 1964 and trust me, there's no way that there is a 10 best song list. There's just too many great ones to have a top 10 list. If you dive into this band your list is gonna change all the time The best way the best way is chronologically from 1963 to 1969. Let It Be was their last Lp released in 1970 but was actually recorded in Jan.- Feb. 1969. "Abbey Road" released in September, 1969 is actually their last Lp recorded together. This song is from that album and so are "Something" (another George song) and John's "Come Together" is also from that Lp. If I had to choose my favorite Beatles song (gun to my head) I'd probably choose "Here Comes The Sun" and John's "Nowhere Man" would be right there too. One hell of a great song. Peace ❤
Wonderful, heartfelt reaction. It's history's greatest band at their best. The melody, harmonies, mix and arrangement are Beatles magic. What I like about it most is that George wrote and sang it. He always got the rap that he had the grand misfortune of being a good songwriter in a band with the two best. Yet this is the most listened to Beatles song on Spotify. Well done Mr. Harrison. RIP.
I grew up with their music in the 1960's (saw them live at Shea Stadium in 1965). I have a lifetime of knowing them and know every note of every song, and I'm with you on this being their single greatest song. My late wife loved it so much that I was luckily able to bring in a musician who sung it to her on her last day--it was the last song she ever heard. Now I love it even more. Yes, their best song.
Every morning while getting ready for school this song would come on the radio. 1968-69ish it was a long time ago. Hearing that brought back those young feelings and thoughts. Thank you. Haven't listen to the song in decades.
Here comes The Sun é mais uma entre as diversas músicas dos Beatles que jamais serão esquecidas. Daqui há 100 anos ainda haverá pessoas conhecendo essa obra prima.
Here's a good selection spanning their mid to later years. In My Life Here There And Everywhere A Day In The Life While My Guitar Gently Weeps Revolution Let It Be Here Comes the Sun Carry That weight Don't Let Me Down The Long and Winding Road I left out their earlier works because I would put them in a different category, but some good ones include: Chains Ask Me Why I'm A Loser Mr. Moonlight I'm Happy Just to Dance with You Nowhere Man
@@LonghopeBro-ju6jl You chose “Mr. Moonlight” when you could have chosen “No Reply”, “Help!”, “Ticket To Ride”, and any number of other songs? Umm…Ok. To each their own, I guess. 🤷🏽♀️
@@MsAppassionata It's true, I could have made several lists. I have all of those songs in my iTunes folder, mostly digitized from my record collection. The ones that were too scratchy I purchased replacements for.
If I remember correctly, George was visiting Eric Clapton and borrowed his guitar. It had been a turbulent time for The Beatles and things were finally getting better between the band members. He walked around the grounds and started writing this classic. George ended up being a fabulous writer.
Currently the most popular Beatles song in the world! Definitely in their top 10, heres mine: 1. Norwegian Wood 2. Strawberry Fields 3. Happiness is a Warm Gun 4. I Am the Walrus 5. You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away 6. Get Back 7. Eleanor Rigby 8. Rain 9. Come Together 10. Penny Lane
I'm a huge Bealtes Fan, I had collect all their Albums. They were able to play music from every genre. The White Albums proves this. I glad you found the Beatles, there message was Hope & Love.
Your happiness and joy is very contagious Miss Steph. It's nice that cute young girls like you are discovering the music of The Beatles and enjoying it. Other songs from the Abbey Road album you should check out are Come Together with John Lennon on vocals. Oh Darling with Paul McCartney on vocals. Octopus Garden with Ringo Starr on vocals. Another song with George Harrison on vocals called Something. The Beatles and the solo music by George, John, Paul and Ringo are my favorites of all time.
Ah Steph! You and I have the same favourite Beatles song! Yes, it is in my SUV and it gets played a lot, even in the middle of a Canadian winter, so that I keep my eye on the ball and always realize that spring and sunshine always follow winter! 💖💖💖
There are so many great songs that the Beatles have that makes it very hard to say which song is my favorite. Not to mention giving a top ten list. They have a vast catalogue of great hits. Sometimes my favorite song will change over time. I can tell you that "In My Life" has been one of my favorites for a long time.
The Beatles change the way they record their albums in 1965/66 with the album Revolver (Im only sleeping). In 1967 they went psychedelic with Magical Mystery Tour and Sgt Pepper's.. album (Strawberry, Lucy in the Sky). Helter Skelter is probably the first metal song in the history (John and Paul switched instruments for that song).
Almost all of the Beatles' songs are beautiful in one way or another, and there are so many that it's hard to recommend any, but you can't miss listening to the ones on the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
What an exquisite reaction from you, Steph. ❤ Yes, this song is a real masterpiece. It's a (lead guitarist) George Harrison composition, while the vast majority of The Beatles tunes are composed by rhythm guitarist John Lennon or bass player Paul McCartney. Here are a few Beatle gems not mentioned in your list. "Here, There and Everywhere," "You're Gonna Lose That Girl," "This Boy," and "Nowhere Man." They are all epic, in my opinion.😊👍
I love the song mostly because it's actually so dear and is so different from other Beatles songs that are all above love only. This song just apreciates a natural element that we all see every day.
A top 12 songs (in no particular order): A day in the life Come together Here comes the sun Hey Jude Let it be Something Strawberry fields forever Yesterday While my guitar gently weeps Help! Eleanor Rigby In my life
George Harrison was really rising to his songwriting talent at this point in the Beatles phenomenon and this was one of his best. He had also just bought a Moog Synthesizer and was one of the first to use it in a song, with beautiful results. He was a gentleman who is sorely missed.
So fun to share this experience of your first hearing the Beatles. They were amazing. I dont regenera hearing you say it was on the list but The Walrus is a must hear. That said you really cant go wrong with any Beatles song. They were all good and totally different sounding.
The song has aged very well. By that I mean it has become more popular with fans as time passes. If there had been such a thing as iTunes or Spotify back around 40-45 years ago this song would probably not crack the top 5 Beatles songs. Of course I could be wrong.
This is a George Harrison song. If you like this, you’ll like his first two solo hits after he left the Beatles, “What Is Life” and “My Sweet Lord”. And if you like those, you can dive deeper into his first solo album, All Things Must Pass. Great reaction!
I'm fortunate enough to live at 1a Abbey Road next the Beatles crossing and Abbey Road studios. Every days i see hundreds re-enacting the 4 Beatles crossing, its a testament to them. Their music changed me, changes my life and even changed where i lived. The song is a marvel of melody, rhythm, vocals and lyrics espousing the calm after the storm. .
The Beatles are so great, so popular. So huge that any one of us could make our own personal list of top 10 Beatles songs and no 2 lists will be alike. Those guys were that good to the point where their music. It far above any other rock rope in history to where there's almost no difference between the greatness of one song and the greatness of another song of theirs. I will say that this particular song to. Day is one that would end up. Most people's top 10 list.
Remember the difference between a band like the Beatles and say many solo artist is that they had so many different combinations which keeps their music fresh. So many groups are one dimensional where you have one person singing all of the songs or playing one instrument. With the Beatles you had 4 singers. If Lennon is singing then you have McCartney and Harrison on background vocal. If you have Paul singing, you had John and George on background vocals. You had 4 part harmonies, duets, sharing the lead, So you have all of these different vocal arrangements. 3 played guitar. 2 played bass, 2 played drums. 2 played keyboards. 1 played harmonica. 3 wrote the lyrics, and 3 wrote the music.
my most favorite song by my most favorite band! it blow my mind the fact that this was 1969!! George lyrics are heavenly his voice was the perfect match for this song and he brought in the moog piano which gives this song a really different feel than any other beatle song. 1.5 billion spotify streams for a 1969 song is insane!!!!!
Great song or what! George Harrison, stepping out of the shadow of Lennon/McCartney with an all time feel good song that is therapeutic and beautiful. It is jarring to hear it on the magnificent Abbey Road album, when you get around to listening to the entire album someday, this songs starts right after the deep heaviness and abrupt ending of the bluesy proto-metal last few moments of I Want You (She's So Heavy). THAT song totally blew minds back in 1969, including mine, they were going out with a bang on that tune and it ends and the song you just reacted to begins. That album will so blow you away, you have a bit of evidence in what you just heard but seriously, this is almost always in a top 5 albums of all time debate. Magnificent, enjoy lovely lady! 🔥✌🎵
Here's my top ten Beatles songs: 1) A Day In The Life 2) I Am The Walrus 3) Yesterday 4) Tomorrow Never Knows 5) Within You Without You 6) She's So Heavy 7) Here Comes The Sun 8) Hey Jude 9) Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 10) Let It Be.
Hey Steph giant Beatles fan here. I think this might be a better universal list of their most famous songs to start with in no particular order. Seriously..I’m a professional..these are the songs you want;) 1. All you need is Love. 2. Yesterday 3. Penny Lane 4. Strawberry Fields 5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 6. Come Together 7. The Long and Winding Road 8. Revolution 9. A day in the life 10. Something
Three unbelievable genius song writers! The planets aligned when these three came together, and then they brought Ringo in to be the beat of the Beatles!
Can I recommend 'Yesterday'? "Yesterday" is one of the most recorded songs in the history of popular music. Its entry in Guinness World Records states that, by January 1986, 1,600 cover versions had been made. (My top Beatles record, Strawberry fields forever).
I love how genuine your reaction is to this first listen and I must say your the warm feelings this song invoked in you were quite infectious through the screen. All of us Beatles fans love rediscovering this music through your perspective.
it must be remembered when these pre-1980 songs were first released we didn't have the videos attached to them. we fell in love with the MUSIC, the song itself. not the video. so i always recommend first listening to the official versions of these songs straight off the album they were released on. each original beatle song is available on you tube in that format. only the song's title and the cover of the album accompanies the song. this is the best way to really experience the beatles. then you can move on to all the other variations and videos. the beatles are a very special and unique experience. thanks for the video.
Every one feels better when the sun comes out and george captures that lovely feeling when you feel the warmth on your face god bless you george for making us feel better in this sometimes gloomy world of ours
Hi Steph, I am so glad that the new generation has discovered the Beatles. I'm now 65 yo, and the Beatles came to my City for a visit . No music just yet, just up on a building. I was a baby then but can remember them waving from the top of the building. If you were a burglar back then, you could have had a field day, as every single person in the suburbs ( Including the Whole police) force was in Town ! Never in known history was there a band as Great as the Beatles, and who affected so many people in so many ways, and unlikely to ever be another band anywhere like them again ! I have been so honoured to be close to them in my lifetime and to hear Paul McCartney in concert.
George was going through a rough time during the final Beatles times. There were a lot of bussiness meetings and having to deal with lawyers and stuff he just wasn't interested in. One day he "bailed out" of one of those meetings and spent the day with his friend Eric Clapton in his garden instead. That's where he got the inspiration for this song.
A while back, I was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery. I started waking up at 5 AM, and lying awake watching the Sun rise in my room window. Every morning I played this song. It gave me the joy and strength to fight thru the pain for another day.
As a Beatles fan AND a wannabe rock bassist in the 60's ... I'll give you ten (10) Beatle songs that we played over and over and over ... (1) Long Tall Sally (2) Ticket To Ride (3) And Your Bird Can Sing (4) The Night Before (5) Eleanor Rigby (6) Lady Madonna (7) Got To Get You Into My Life (8) Tomorrow Never Knows (9) Hey Bulldog (10) It's All Too Much ❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤
This is one those trademark Beatle songs where you start out entranced and you ask yourself how could this song be any better and then bam here comes (heh) that “Sun! Sun! Sun! Here it comes!”
New subscriber here. I was 13 when the Beatles came out and I have every single record they ever produced. Here comes the Sun is definitely one of my favorites. Another great favorite also written by George Harrison is While My guitar Gently Weeps.
I've been around for 71 years and I love so many of there songs. They rock you and then bring out warm but real emotions to the heart. First time seeing them, was own the Ed Sullivan show, And i was 11 years old WOW! Thanks 👍
It’s more about the range of different songs/sounds that make the Beatles unique. First two Beatle’s movies are my favorite- A Hard Days Night 1964, Help 1965
I love The Beatles tune that is similar to this song. Its called, "I'll Follow the Sun". It goes, "But tomorrow may rain soooo I'll follow the sun....". Another sunny song, though not a Beatles song, is, "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves. And another one which is a simple love balled called, "Sunshine" by the '70's hard rock band Nazareth. Similarly John Denver did a folk ballad called, "Sunshine On My Shoulders". And the '70's Canadian band Lighthouse did a pop song called "Sunny Days". Also, Terry Jacks did a hit pop song called "Seasons in the Sun".
The whole side 2 of the Beatles "Abby Road' is one of my favorite sides of an album ever....I think it needs to be played in its entirety and lots of the songs go right from one song into the next...But "Here comes the sun" does stand alone to open the side just worthy of being added in cause it just starts the whole side off on a good vibe.
Unlike any other band the Beatles had so many great songs. Nobody would name the same song. My top 5 are Across the Universe Elenore Rigby Norwegian Wood While my guitare gently weeps Hey Bulldog
I discovered the Beatles when I was 16 in the late 70s. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs. I have tried to make a top ten list but it’s impossible due to them having so many great songs. Even when I went through my heavy metal phase I still always found time for them. Just were an awesome band to listen to.
Here Comes The Sun is another of George's masterpieces. The Beatles had been going through a rough time with contracts and other business matters that had just been resolved a little bit. He was walking around Eric Clapton's garden with a guitar borrowed from Eric and wrote this song. Real Love and Free As A Bird where taken from demos that John had done but were not complete. Yoko Ono gave George a tape with three demos on it. The remaining Beatles got together in 1994/1995 and completed those two songs. The third demo was of poorer quality and even though they tried to complete it, they could not separate John's voice from the piano and it had a bad hum on it. They did lay down music and some vocals for it but it just couldn't be completed. Fast forward to 2022 and Peter Jackson managed to separate John's voice using machine learning. That song, Now And Then, has become the last Beatles song, released in 2023. Those three are a must listen.
Another very positive song of The Beatles: Good day sunshine! One to dream: the long and winding road! Michelle and Girl you should listen to, either! You will joy so much! I am fan of their songs since the 70-ies!
As a massive Beatles fan (and having a soft spot for George's hidden gems) I must guard against having bias when chosing my top ten. So, in no particular order, I woud choose for consideration, Something, I'm Only Sleeping, Martha My Dear, In My Life, Eight Days A Week, All My Loving, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Within You Without You, A Day In The Life, Love You To. P.S. The more I listen the more I hear how massive George Martin's and the Abbey Road engineers musical influence was. A combination of the time and personnel of pure genius.
They wrote and recorded over 200 songs. You could ask 10 different people for a list of their 10 favorite songs and it's conceivable that no song is listed twice.
I guarantee you you could ask 100,000 people their top five And I'm willing to bet nobody's top five is the same. Their music was just that amazing. I will also say I guarantee you lifelong Beatles fans like myself My top five from when I first discovered them is different than 30 years ago, 20 years, hell even 5 years ago. Some songs develop new meaning over time.
Back in the days when Flash Mobs were a thing some musicians invaded a licensing office waiting room in Spain. They brought smiles to the folks in one of the boring places on Earth. Here Comes the Sun was perfect for it.
This sounds like a pretty straight forward song with the acoustic guitars. That was one of the amazing things about the Beatles. They made everything looks so easy, like their vocal harmonies on stage with the audience screaming and no decent sound system at that time. In this case, if you go to a video breakdown of the recording of this song, the level of detail to make it "sound" simple is crazy. But, they were the Beatles.
Wow, I didn’t know Here Comes the Sun was written by George! Looks like he and I have a similar taste in music. I hope you all enjoyed my reaction video! A new reaction to Help! will be posted next week-hope you’ll like that one too!❤
You are a girl of extraordinary beauty!! / Вы - девушка необычайной красоты!! )) 🙂❤
George wrote this while he played Hookie from the business meetings the band was having that day. He was at Eric Clapton's house in the backyard "garden" on one of those first days of spring when the sun shines bright and the birds come out, especially after a long winter of tensions with the band and the suits surrounding them.
George Harrison was their secret weapon, guitar player who influenced countless others and the song or 2 he would write for every record had a style and vibe all his own. For more, check out his magnum opus solo triple album, filled with great songs that never made it on any later Beatles albums, his great All Things Must Past. 2 Discs of brilliant studio songs and a third of live jams with a bunch of awesome musicians, one of the best albums ever. Do the title cut and listen in wonder.
Another song by George I think you will like is "Something"
@@vicprovost2561 Pass, not past.
George Harrison described himself as a peace bringer, musician, and ex-celebrity. I describe him and his music as pure joy. An amazing man.
Actually, in that group, Ringo was the peace maker. George developed a strained attitude to both John and Paul over time. It was Ringo who for the most part, got on with the other three pretty much the whole time. Ringo had the patience of a saint in a lot of sessions, particularly towards the end.
@@Fuzcapp George wasn't talking about the Beatles era. He was speaking of himself later in his life.
The Beatles wrote so many great songs that everyone you ask will have a different top 10. And the same people will have a different top 10 over time. Great reaction!
They must have a 100 songs I'd have to consider for their Top 10. She has a lot to hear, lucky Steph!
Imposs to pick only ten.
I’m 73 and was around for the beginning of the Beatles. Their best song is “In My Life” from rubber soul album.
Nope,their best song ever is AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING❤ (Revolver)
I'm 53 and listened to them since i was a child. I think rubber soul might be their best album. Ha, it's like trying to pick your favorite child.
Lol. I suppose their best song is many of them
@@iqbalhussain9526 Nope, it is not.
The Beatles have about 20 best songs.
The power of music: in 1965, while playing in neighbors house, she handed me a plastic guitar and said "you be the Beatles and I am the screaming fan". I stood on her step stool with guitar in hand and sang "I Want to Hold your Hand"; to her screams and jumps. Imagine, no internet for another 30 years and only transistor radios to channel their music. Their sound was absolutely everywhere then..... and we were only 5!
I am an old guy who grew up with them. This really represents what the Beatles were all about. Thank you for your reaction.
I was a kid when this song was released and at 65 it still gives me chills. George wrote it in an afternoon. It’s got a spiritual feel.
I love your reaction to this beautiful song. George Harrison wrote a lot of wonderful music. Ounce the magic of The Beatles touches your soul. There is no going back. They were unique and so special. There will never ever be a musical group like them. I have been under their spell for over 40 years. And continue to feed my soul and heart with their music . I hope you continue to discover more of their music. There is so much more for you to hear .
ALL Beatles' songs are worth it. Starting with their first album.
The only song they ever made I disliked was #9 on the White Album. WTF!
Best band of all time, but they definitely had some clunkers.
The happiest Beatles tune of them all, and now apparently, the most uploaded of their songs from Spotify.
Love your reactions to The Beatles music. I've been listening to them since 1964 and love seeing first time listeners. I'm 72 now and never get tired of their songs.
George always had to fight for his songs being in a band with Lennon and McCartney, but I think that helped him become the songwriter he was. By the time the band split, George had become their equal. Check out George's first solo album "All Things Must Pass". He had a backlog of great songs, and they all came spilling out on that record.
All time great triple album!
The Beatles were masters of writing/composing catchy pop songs that caught you, only to realize they were nearly always had deeper meanings. Brilliant!
I would also recommend "She's Leaving Home" "Day in a Life" "Strawberry Fields" "Elanor Rigby" "Dear Prudence" "Oh Darlin" and Really any of their tunes they are all different
For sheer exuberance and, for the time utterly new arrangement, try the early 'She Loves You'. Bob Dylan's favourite as it introduced the whole world of popular music to new levels of complex chords with stunning harmonies, kicked him into leaving folk music. Up to then, most pop music was played by professional session musicians with the pretty boys and girls maybe singing, maybe just miming. The 1950s of writer-player-singers like Churk Berry, Jerry-Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, were fading. Even Beach Boys used The Wrecking Crew and only Roger McGuinn was allowed to play on Byrds first record
Oh Darling, really shows off Paul's vocal talents. I know that you will enjoy it Steph.
Nearly 300 more songs to go! Mind boggling quality, output and talent, and all within 8 years! Insane. Easily the greatest pop-rock - blue-eyed-blues - soul - world music - innovators in history
Thank you for this lovely reaction! The Beatles wrote so many masterpieces that the top 10 most listened to is just a tiny fraction of their amazing catalog.
I'd recommend listening to "Nowhere Man", "Let It Be", "She Said She Said", "Dear Prudence", "Eight Days a Week", "Eleanor Rigby", "Oh Darling", "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "With A Little Help From My Friends", "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds", "She's Leaving Home", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Hey Bulldog", "Tomorrow Never Knows", "Michelle", "And Your Bird Can Sing", "She Loves You", "Across the Universe", "Can't Buy Me Love"... and many more ☺
George Harrison wrote this in Eric Clapton's garden using one of Clapton's acoustic guitars.
This song was inspired by the long winters in England, which Harrison thought would last forever.
The Beatles had stopped touring by the time this song was recorded, so they never played it live. Harrison first played it live at the 1971 Concert for Bangla Desh, which he organized to bring aid to that country.
You and the Beatles made me smile today. Thanks.
The Beatles had incredible talent and really really incredible intuition .......
The late George Harrison on the lead vocals for this one! This is from the their final album, ABBEY ROAD, released in 1969.(Let It Be was released a year later but was recorded in 1969 as well). There are other songs from ABBEY ROAD that definitely need to be in your Beatles' top 10 list, including "Oh, Darling", "Because", and "Golden Slumbers/The end". 😊
This is The Beatles #1 played song on Spotify and is now approaching 1 Billion plays. I've been listening to The Beatles since 1964 and trust me, there's no way that there is a 10 best song list. There's just too many great ones to have a top 10 list. If you dive into this band your list is gonna change all the time
The best way the best way is chronologically from 1963 to 1969. Let It Be was their last Lp released in 1970 but was actually recorded in Jan.- Feb. 1969. "Abbey Road" released in September, 1969 is actually their last Lp recorded together.
This song is from that album and so are "Something" (another George song) and John's "Come Together" is also from that Lp. If I had to choose my favorite Beatles song
(gun to my head) I'd probably choose "Here Comes The Sun" and John's "Nowhere Man" would be right there too. One hell of a great song.
Peace ❤
Wonderful, heartfelt reaction. It's history's greatest band at their best. The melody, harmonies, mix and arrangement are Beatles magic. What I like about it most is that George wrote and sang it. He always got the rap that he had the grand misfortune of being a good songwriter in a band with the two best. Yet this is the most listened to Beatles song on Spotify. Well done Mr. Harrison. RIP.
I grew up with their music in the 1960's (saw them live at Shea Stadium in 1965). I have a lifetime of knowing them and know every note of every song, and I'm with you on this being their single greatest song. My late wife loved it so much that I was luckily able to bring in a musician who sung it to her on her last day--it was the last song she ever heard. Now I love it even more. Yes, their best song.
Lovely story. God bless
A beautiful reaction to beautiful classic Beatles songs. Thank you.
Every morning while getting ready for school this song would come on the radio.
1968-69ish it was a long time ago.
Hearing that brought back those young feelings and thoughts.
Thank you. Haven't listen to the song in decades.
no band has anywhere near the number of top class songs the beatles have
See how good of a singer George was, R.I.P.! Also, Blackbird should have been on the list, IMO!
Here comes The Sun é mais uma entre as diversas músicas dos Beatles que jamais serão esquecidas.
Daqui há 100 anos ainda haverá pessoas conhecendo essa obra prima.
My personal Beatle fav, which is SO hard to choose among so many gems, is prolly StrawberryFields...
Thanx Steph, for bringing the SUN to us all!
The last Beatles song you hear is your favorite. They challenged all genres & their catalog of 8 years of recordings is amazing in its diversity.
Here's a good selection spanning their mid to later years.
In My Life
Here There And Everywhere
A Day In The Life
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Revolution
Let It Be
Here Comes the Sun
Carry That weight
Don't Let Me Down
The Long and Winding Road
I left out their earlier works because I would put them in a different category, but some good ones include:
Chains
Ask Me Why
I'm A Loser
Mr. Moonlight
I'm Happy Just to Dance with You
Nowhere Man
Good list. I'm sure no one would have the same exact list but, still, good list.
@@LonghopeBro-ju6jl You chose “Mr. Moonlight” when you could have chosen “No Reply”, “Help!”, “Ticket To Ride”, and any number of other songs? Umm…Ok. To each their own, I guess. 🤷🏽♀️
@@MsAppassionata It's true, I could have made several lists. I have all of those songs in my iTunes folder, mostly digitized from my record collection. The ones that were too scratchy I purchased replacements for.
If I remember correctly, George was visiting Eric Clapton and borrowed his guitar. It had been a turbulent time for The Beatles and things were finally getting better between the band members. He walked around the grounds and started writing this classic. George ended up being a fabulous writer.
Currently the most popular Beatles song in the world! Definitely in their top 10, heres mine:
1. Norwegian Wood
2. Strawberry Fields
3. Happiness is a Warm Gun
4. I Am the Walrus
5. You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away
6. Get Back
7. Eleanor Rigby
8. Rain
9. Come Together
10. Penny Lane
Really love You’ve got to Hide Your Love…
You've got to stop pronouncing reaction as "Reckshun!"
If you don't get it, please a friend who speaks English as his native language.
"Let It Be" is my favorite song of The Beatles.🙂❤
Me too. A must listen. Prepare tissues, please.
I'm a huge Bealtes Fan, I had collect all their Albums. They were able to play music from every genre. The White Albums proves this. I glad you found the Beatles, there message was Hope & Love.
Your happiness and joy is very contagious Miss Steph.
It's nice that cute young girls like you are discovering the music of The Beatles and enjoying it.
Other songs from the Abbey Road album you should check out are Come Together with John Lennon on vocals. Oh Darling with Paul McCartney on vocals. Octopus Garden with Ringo Starr on vocals.
Another song with George Harrison on vocals called Something.
The Beatles and the solo music by George, John, Paul and Ringo are my favorites of all time.
Ah Steph! You and I have the same favourite Beatles song! Yes, it is in my SUV and it gets played a lot, even in the middle of a Canadian winter, so that I keep my eye on the ball and always realize that spring and sunshine always follow winter! 💖💖💖
There are so many great songs that the Beatles have that makes it very hard to say which song is my favorite. Not to mention giving a top ten list. They have a vast catalogue of great hits. Sometimes my favorite song will change over time. I can tell you that "In My Life" has been one of my favorites for a long time.
The Beatles change the way they record their albums in 1965/66 with the album Revolver (Im only sleeping). In 1967 they went psychedelic with Magical Mystery Tour and Sgt Pepper's.. album (Strawberry, Lucy in the Sky). Helter Skelter is probably the first metal song in the history (John and Paul switched instruments for that song).
Almost all of the Beatles' songs are beautiful in one way or another, and there are so many that it's hard to recommend any, but you can't miss listening to the ones on the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
What an exquisite reaction from you, Steph. ❤ Yes, this song is a real masterpiece. It's a (lead guitarist) George Harrison composition, while the vast majority of The Beatles tunes are composed by rhythm guitarist John Lennon or bass player Paul McCartney.
Here are a few Beatle gems not mentioned in your list. "Here, There and Everywhere," "You're Gonna Lose That Girl," "This Boy," and "Nowhere Man." They are all epic, in my opinion.😊👍
I love the song mostly because it's actually so dear and is so different from other Beatles songs that are all above love only. This song just apreciates a natural element that we all see every day.
Love it, do more Beatles ❤
A top 12 songs (in no particular order):
A day in the life
Come together
Here comes the sun
Hey Jude
Let it be
Something
Strawberry fields forever
Yesterday
While my guitar gently weeps
Help!
Eleanor Rigby
In my life
George Harrison was really rising to his songwriting talent at this point in the Beatles phenomenon and this was one of his best. He had also just bought a Moog Synthesizer and was one of the first to use it in a song, with beautiful results. He was a gentleman who is sorely missed.
My Sweet George ❤❤❤🎸🎸🎸
So fun to share this experience of your first hearing the Beatles. They were amazing. I dont regenera hearing you say it was on the list but The Walrus is a must hear. That said you really cant go wrong with any Beatles song. They were all good and totally different sounding.
The song has aged very well. By that I mean it has become more popular with fans as time passes. If there had been such a thing as iTunes or Spotify back around 40-45 years ago this song would probably not crack the top 5 Beatles songs. Of course I could be wrong.
This is a George Harrison song. If you like this, you’ll like his first two solo hits after he left the Beatles, “What Is Life” and “My Sweet Lord”. And if you like those, you can dive deeper into his first solo album, All Things Must Pass. Great reaction!
I'm fortunate enough to live at 1a Abbey Road next the Beatles crossing and Abbey Road studios. Every days i see hundreds re-enacting the 4 Beatles crossing, its a testament to them.
Their music changed me, changes my life and even changed where i lived. The song is a marvel of melody, rhythm, vocals and lyrics espousing the calm after the storm. .
The Beatles are so great, so popular. So huge that any one of us could make our own personal list of top 10 Beatles songs and no 2 lists will be alike. Those guys were that good to the point where their music. It far above any other rock rope in history to where there's almost no difference between the greatness of one song and the greatness of another song of theirs. I will say that this particular song to. Day is one that would end up. Most people's top 10 list.
Remember the difference between a band like the Beatles and say many solo artist is that they had so many different combinations which keeps their music fresh. So many groups are one dimensional where you have one person singing all of the songs or playing one instrument. With the Beatles you had 4 singers. If Lennon is singing then you have McCartney and Harrison on background vocal. If you have Paul singing, you had John and George on background vocals. You had 4 part harmonies, duets, sharing the lead, So you have all of these different vocal arrangements. 3 played guitar. 2 played bass, 2 played drums. 2 played keyboards. 1 played harmonica. 3 wrote the lyrics, and 3 wrote the music.
my most favorite song by my most favorite band! it blow my mind the fact that this was 1969!! George lyrics are heavenly his voice was the perfect match for this song and he brought in the moog piano which gives this song a really different feel than any other beatle song. 1.5 billion spotify streams for a 1969 song is insane!!!!!
Great song or what! George Harrison, stepping out of the shadow of Lennon/McCartney with an all time feel good song that is therapeutic and beautiful. It is jarring to hear it on the magnificent Abbey Road album, when you get around to listening to the entire album someday, this songs starts right after the deep heaviness and abrupt ending of the bluesy proto-metal last few moments of I Want You (She's So Heavy). THAT song totally blew minds back in 1969, including mine, they were going out with a bang on that tune and it ends and the song you just reacted to begins. That album will so blow you away, you have a bit of evidence in what you just heard but seriously, this is almost always in a top 5 albums of all time debate. Magnificent, enjoy lovely lady! 🔥✌🎵
Here's my top ten Beatles songs: 1) A Day In The Life 2) I Am The Walrus 3) Yesterday 4) Tomorrow Never Knows 5) Within You Without You 6) She's So Heavy 7) Here Comes The Sun 8) Hey Jude 9) Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 10) Let It Be.
Now your list is more like it. She needs a better list though all their songs are worth a listen (except #9, LOL!).
Cheer Down live in Japan from 1991 is a great George Harrison song, so smooth on the slide guitar!
Hey Steph giant Beatles fan here. I think this might be a better universal list of their most famous songs to start with in no particular order. Seriously..I’m a professional..these are the songs you want;)
1. All you need is Love.
2. Yesterday
3. Penny Lane
4. Strawberry Fields
5. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
6. Come Together
7. The Long and Winding Road
8. Revolution
9. A day in the life
10. Something
Lovely song and one of my favorites.
Three unbelievable genius song writers! The planets aligned when these three came together, and then they brought Ringo in to be the beat of the Beatles!
The Beatles are the best-selling band of all time, with 183 million units sold worldwide.
This is one of my favourite Beatles tracks, and my favourite George tune. Beautiful.
Can I recommend 'Yesterday'? "Yesterday" is one of the most recorded songs in the history of popular music. Its entry in Guinness World Records states that, by January 1986, 1,600 cover versions had been made. (My top Beatles record, Strawberry fields forever).
I love how genuine your reaction is to this first listen and I must say your the warm feelings this song invoked in you were quite infectious through the screen. All of us Beatles fans love rediscovering this music through your perspective.
it must be remembered when these pre-1980 songs were first released we didn't have the videos attached to them. we fell in love with the MUSIC, the song itself. not the video. so i always recommend first listening to the official versions of these songs straight off the album they were released on. each original beatle song is available on you tube in that format. only the song's title and the cover of the album accompanies the song. this is the best way to really experience the beatles. then you can move on to all the other variations and videos. the beatles are a very special and unique experience. thanks for the video.
"first listening to the . . . songs straight off the album" That should apply to all songs by all artists for all time . . . . :-)
Every one feels better when the sun comes out and george captures that lovely feeling when you feel the warmth on your face god bless you george for making us feel better in this sometimes gloomy world of ours
Hi Steph, I am so glad that the new generation has discovered the Beatles. I'm now 65 yo, and the Beatles came to my City for a visit . No music just yet, just up on a building. I was a baby then but can remember them waving from the top of the building. If you were a burglar back then, you could have had a field day, as every single person in the suburbs ( Including the Whole police) force was in Town !
Never in known history was there a band as Great as the Beatles, and who affected so many people in so many ways, and unlikely to ever be another band anywhere like them again ! I have been so honoured to be close to them in my lifetime and to hear Paul McCartney in concert.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
George was going through a rough time during the final Beatles times. There were a lot of bussiness meetings and having to deal with lawyers and stuff he just wasn't interested in. One day he "bailed out" of one of those meetings and spent the day with his friend Eric Clapton in his garden instead. That's where he got the inspiration for this song.
A while back, I was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery. I started waking up at 5 AM, and lying awake watching the Sun rise in my room window. Every morning I played this song. It gave me the joy and strength to fight thru the pain for another day.
I'm so happy that you liked the song " Here comes the sun ", which I also love! 🌞 In Japanese it is written as " 太陽は昇る (Here comes the sun) " 🌄
Los Beatles por siempre.Saludos desde Chile.🇨🇱🇨🇱
Those ten are the tip of the Beatles iceberg. So many more brilliant songs.
"Revolution" "Get Back" and "Helter Skelter" should be on any Beatles song list!
Beautiful reaction! Thank You!!!
What a wonderful song. Loved your reaction.
"If I Fell" - I`ve been in love before & I found that love was more than just holding hands.
As a Beatles fan AND a wannabe rock bassist in the 60's ... I'll give you ten (10) Beatle songs that we played over and over and over ... (1) Long Tall Sally (2) Ticket To Ride (3) And Your Bird Can Sing (4) The Night Before (5) Eleanor Rigby (6) Lady Madonna (7) Got To Get You Into My Life (8) Tomorrow Never Knows (9) Hey Bulldog (10) It's All Too Much ❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤
I went to two weddings in the early 70's that played this song when the new couple walked back down the aisle after of the ceremony.
Imagine us old people witnessing these guys in real time. Changed the landscape of music forever.
Yes I remember seeing them on Ed Sullivan and that's all we talked about the next day in school.
All you need is sun and love!
This is one those trademark Beatle songs where you start out entranced and you ask yourself how could this song be any better and then bam here comes (heh) that “Sun! Sun! Sun! Here it comes!”
New subscriber here. I was 13 when the Beatles came out and I have every single record they ever produced. Here comes the Sun is definitely one of my favorites.
Another great favorite also written by George Harrison is While My guitar Gently Weeps.
I've been around for 71 years and I love so many of there songs. They rock you and then bring out warm but real emotions to the heart. First time seeing them, was own the Ed Sullivan show, And i was 11 years old WOW! Thanks 👍
I was 10 at the ed sullivan show....when they showed john lennon...below him they wrote "Sorry girls....he's married!"
this song always makes me smile - watching you enjoy it makes me smile bigger
It’s more about the range of different songs/sounds that make the Beatles unique.
First two Beatle’s movies are my favorite- A Hard Days Night 1964, Help 1965
This song was written by Beatle George Harrison
I love The Beatles tune that is similar to this song. Its called, "I'll Follow the Sun". It goes, "But tomorrow may rain soooo I'll follow the sun....". Another sunny song, though not a Beatles song, is, "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and The Waves. And another one which is a simple love balled called, "Sunshine" by the '70's hard rock band Nazareth. Similarly John Denver did a folk ballad called, "Sunshine On My Shoulders". And the '70's Canadian band Lighthouse did a pop song called "Sunny Days". Also, Terry Jacks did a hit pop song called "Seasons in the Sun".
The whole side 2 of the Beatles "Abby Road' is one of my favorite sides of an album ever....I think it needs to be played in its entirety and lots of the songs go right from one song into the next...But "Here comes the sun" does stand alone to open the side just worthy of being added in cause it just starts the whole side off on a good vibe.
Unlike any other band the Beatles had so many great songs. Nobody would name the same song.
My top 5 are
Across the Universe
Elenore Rigby
Norwegian Wood
While my guitare gently weeps
Hey Bulldog
I discovered the Beatles when I was 16 in the late 70s. This is one of my favorite songs of theirs. I have tried to make a top ten list but it’s impossible due to them having so many great songs. Even when I went through my heavy metal phase I still always found time for them. Just were an awesome band to listen to.
Very upbeat, that is what attracts you to it. Great reaction. 😊
"Let it Be," "The Long and Winding Road," "In My Life," "Eleanor Rigby," and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" are just a few to add to your list.
Here Comes The Sun is another of George's masterpieces. The Beatles had been going through a rough time with contracts and other business matters that had just been resolved a little bit. He was walking around Eric Clapton's garden with a guitar borrowed from Eric and wrote this song. Real Love and Free As A Bird where taken from demos that John had done but were not complete. Yoko Ono gave George a tape with three demos on it. The remaining Beatles got together in 1994/1995 and completed those two songs. The third demo was of poorer quality and even though they tried to complete it, they could not separate John's voice from the piano and it had a bad hum on it. They did lay down music and some vocals for it but it just couldn't be completed. Fast forward to 2022 and Peter Jackson managed to separate John's voice using machine learning. That song, Now And Then, has become the last Beatles song, released in 2023. Those three are a must listen.
Another very positive song of The Beatles: Good day sunshine! One to dream: the long and winding road! Michelle and Girl you should listen to, either! You will joy so much! I am fan of their songs since the 70-ies!
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🫶 Thnx Steph
Another easy going Beatles song you might like is "Something".
Rock🤘😎
Also written and sung by George. : )
As a massive Beatles fan (and having a soft spot for George's hidden gems) I must guard against having bias when chosing my top ten. So, in no particular order, I woud choose for consideration, Something, I'm Only Sleeping, Martha My Dear, In My Life, Eight Days A Week, All My Loving, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Within You Without You, A Day In The Life, Love You To. P.S. The more I listen the more I hear how massive George Martin's and the Abbey Road engineers musical influence was. A combination of the time and personnel of pure genius.
They wrote and recorded over 200 songs. You could ask 10 different people for a list of their 10 favorite songs and it's conceivable that no song is listed twice.
I guarantee you you could ask 100,000 people their top five And I'm willing to bet nobody's top five is the same. Their music was just that amazing.
I will also say I guarantee you lifelong Beatles fans like myself My top five from when I first discovered them is different than 30 years ago, 20 years, hell even 5 years ago. Some songs develop new meaning over time.
@@bamacopeland4372 Well put!
Back in the days when Flash Mobs were a thing some musicians invaded a licensing office waiting room in Spain. They brought smiles to the folks in one of the boring places on Earth. Here Comes the Sun was perfect for it.
This sounds like a pretty straight forward song with the acoustic guitars. That was one of the amazing things about the Beatles. They made everything looks so easy, like their vocal harmonies on stage with the audience screaming and no decent sound system at that time. In this case, if you go to a video breakdown of the recording of this song, the level of detail to make it "sound" simple is crazy. But, they were the Beatles.
My favourite Beatles song is Something and my favourite George song post Beatles is Give Me Love both written by him.