The Beatles Popular Song Rankings [2025]

Octopus’s GardenThe Beatles43rank/position

Octopus’s Garden (Remastered 2009)

Octopus’s Garden, one of The Beatles’ hit songs, is probably familiar to many since it’s often featured in commercials.

It’s well known as a rare track composed by Ringo Starr.

Among fans, it’s famous that even when he showed new songs to the other members, they often wouldn’t let him release them—but in fact, he was behind popular Beatles songs like Yellow Submarine and Octopus’s Garden.

The lyrics are fun for children too, so it might be a great one to enjoy with the whole family!

Tomorrow Never KnowsThe Beatles44rank/position

Tomorrow Never Knows (2022 Mix)

This work, which can be called a milestone of psychedelic rock, is an innovative song that fully showcases the Beatles’ experimental talents.

Lennon’s lyrics, inspired by Eastern philosophy, carry a message that encourages liberation of consciousness and transition to higher dimensions, drawing listeners into an extraordinary sonic world.

Recording began in April 1966, and the track employed groundbreaking techniques such as tape loops and reverse playback, shocking the music scene of the time.

Included as the final track on the album Revolver, it marked a turning point in the Beatles’ music.

Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in a meditative soundscape or explore the possibilities of music.

Twist & ShoutThe Beatles45rank/position

The Beatles – Twist & Shout – 1964

This track from the Beatles’ 1963 debut album Please Please Me is packed with the band’s appeal.

Its energetic rhythm and rousing vocals will move you.

John Lennon’s powerful singing is especially striking, and it’s said his voice was hoarse during recording because he had a cold.

The song drew renewed attention when it was featured in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and it has long been loved as a dance-floor staple.

Its youthful sound is perfect when you need a change of pace or a boost of energy.

It’s a song that lets you fully savor the Beatles’ charm, so be sure to give it a listen.

We Can Work It OutThe Beatles46rank/position

The Beatles – We Can Work It Out

Paul composed the A section, John the B section, and George wrote the part that shifts into a relaxed waltz at the end.

It’s a beautiful song that expresses positive feelings, and by combining their individual songwriting sensibilities into a single, Beatles-esque work, it embodies the idea in the title that when they join forces, things go well.

Yellow SubmarineThe Beatles47rank/position

The Beatles – Yellow Submarine

Released as a double A-side with “Eleanor Rigby” and also included on the seventh album Revolver, which came out the same day, the single “Yellow Submarine” features drummer Ringo Starr on lead vocals and was a hit that topped the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks.

While the overall key is low and the melody is relaxed, be mindful to stay in time with the bouncing shuffle beat.

It’s a catchy number that’s easy to try even for those who feel less confident with Western pop music.

Yes It IsThe Beatles48rank/position

*The Beatles: Yes It is*

This is the B-side track of their ninth original single, Ticket to Ride, released in April 1965.

The lead vocal is by John Lennon, and he commented that Yes It Is is one of the songs he didn’t like, along with Run for Your Life, It’s Only Love, and Dig a Pony.

YesterdayThe Beatles49rank/position

The Beatles – Yesterday

Among the Beatles’ songs, this is the one most frequently covered by other musicians, and it is remembered as a masterpiece of breakup songs.

The composer is Paul McCartney.

With this track, he performed vocals backed only by strings and guitar for the first time.

The flowing melodic line showcases the hallmark qualities of Paul’s work.