Bevan Beat(le)s
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During my weird years of high school, I found a band of boys from Liverpool — The Beatles.
Their music took me on adventures and helped me make sense of the world.
Across one band lies a startling range of sounds, thanks to four members each adding their own flair.
Journey through the Beatles’ discography with me: a collection of personal favourites whose influence
spans generations. Maybe you’ll fall a little in love, too.
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1) Helter Skelter
When people say the Beatles didn’t rock, I point them here. Raw, frustrated energy pours through
the thrashing guitars and Ringo’s hammering drums — a perfect reminder of the band’s range. -
2) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Lennon denied the LSD link, citing a drawing from his son — but the kaleidoscopic storytelling fits
Sgt. Pepper’s perfectly. Regardless of intent, it transports you somewhere else entirely. -
3) A Day in the Life
Sgt. Pepper’s at its finest: vocals floating like a dream before the day begins — a journey
that threads real-life tragedies and memories into something magical. -
4) Help!
Kicking off with that urgent, harmonised “Help!” is iconic. Keeping harmonies tight in such a fast
song adds a manic tone that mirrors the anxiety of asking for help. -
5) Yellow Submarine
Ringo-led songs have a lovable, wacky charm. It’s easy to see why this spawned books and films — a
fantastical voyage that’s pure imagination. -
6) I Am the Walrus
Lennon wrote to baffle song analysts, stacking nonsense into a vivid, surreal world. Meaningless by
design — and still thoroughly brilliant.
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7) Don’t Let Me Down
That guitar tone! Lennon’s vulnerability is front and centre, reflecting his faith in his
relationship with Yoko — complicated legacy and all. -
8) While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Harrison’s writing radiates pain and beauty; Eric Clapton’s lead part adds another layer to an
already masterful song. -
9) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
The curtain-raiser for the album’s fictional band conceit. It sets the stage for bolder experiments
and playful storytelling — like the start of a show. -
10) Come Together
That opening bassline is a portal back to discovering the Beatles for the first time. The closing
solo sings — lifted by Ringo’s crashing cymbals. -
11) Eleanor Rigby
From stark harmonies to dramatic strings, it makes you feel the characters’ loneliness. McCartney
pushed against pop trends, while George Martin’s string arrangement is unforgettable.
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12) Hey Jude
One of their most iconic songs. Written by Paul for John’s son Julian during a difficult time, it’s
a balm — the kind of song that finds you when you need it. -
13) Here Comes the Sun
Harrison’s legacy piece — probably the Beatles’ most universally “movie-famous” track. Written while
dodging band business, you can feel the relief and warmth in every bar. -
14) The End
The last song the Beatles recorded together in the same studio. A farewell with weight — sadness,
yes, but also a hopeful grace note to close the chapter.
