Hey JudeThe Beatles1rank/position

The Beatles – Hey Jude

It’s a legendary song that reached number one not only in the U.

S.

and the U.

K.

, but in countries around the world.

It is said to have been created to encourage John Lennon’s son, who was in tears over his parents’ divorce, and even after nearly 50 years, it remains a great presence that continues to inspire people across the globe.

Let It BeThe Beatles2rank/position

Beatles – Let It Be [1970]

A song that Paul McCartney created, inspired by a dream of his mother during a tense period of album production.

Released in 1970, it became a worldwide hit.

It sings about how sometimes there’s nothing you can do but look at the problem and wait, and about the importance of finding light and oneself even in the darkness.

Eleanor RigbyThe Beatles3rank/position

The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby (From “Yellow Submarine”)

A track released in 1966 by the British rock band The Beatles.

It features melodies played by violin and cello, along with melancholic lyrics about loneliness.

It has been covered by many artists, including Vanilla Fudge and Richie Havens.

Across the UniverseThe Beatles4rank/position

The Beatles – Across the Universe

It’s one of the signature songs from the Beatles’ later period.

I interpret it as exploring the contrasting themes of the cosmos and one’s inner world, while still conveying the message that personal will matters.

If I wanted to sincerely encourage someone, this is the song I’d recommend.

ImagineThe Beatles5rank/position

IMAGINE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (with the Flux Fiddlers) HD

There are actually various theories about who made the Beatles’ “Imagine,” and there’s a story that Yoko Ono recently claimed she created it herself.

Yoko Ono’s presence as an artist isn’t widely known, but much of her work is quite avant-garde.

For now, I’ve decided to treat it as a Beatles song here.

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-DaThe Beatles6rank/position

Tenri Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

It’s a song included on The Beatles’ 1968 album “The Beatles” (commonly known as the White Album).

There can’t be many people who don’t know it.

In recent years, many may have heard Youssou N’Dour’s version used in a Honda Stepwgn commercial.

The Long And Winding RoadThe Beatles7rank/position

The Beatles – The Long And Winding Road (1970)

The Beatles’ classic, “The Long and Winding Road.” It’s the perfect song to listen to while feeling a little immersed in your own long, difficult journey.

Carried by its beautiful orchestration and sweeping grandeur, this song makes me feel like I can start bit by bit with what’s right in front of me—and stay positive.