200 ESSENTIAL BEATLES SONGS. Today: #4. Continues tomorrow.

The 200 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS of

The Beatles

Together & Apart

Two simultaneous countdowns related to the Fab Four. The group’s 100 most essential songs as well as the 100 best recordings from the members’ solo careers. Priority was given to original compositions, but some cover versions demanded inclusion. Songs are ranked in terms of sales, musical impact, influence and sustained quality.

# 1 0	LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
	MY SWEET LORD George Harrison
# 9	STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
	HAPPY X’MAS (WAR IS OVER) John Lennon & Yoko Ono
# 8	ELEANOR RIGBY
	PHOTOGRAPH Ringo Starr
# 7	SOMETHING
	WOMAN John Lennon
# 6	SHE LOVES YOU
	WHAT IS LIFE George Harrison
# 5	HEY JUDE
	WORKING CLASS HERO John Lennon
# 4	LET IT BE The title track from the 'Let It Be' album was penned by Paul, inspired by memories of his deceased mother. He sings lead on the track. It is one of the most respected Beatles songs. In 1970, the single peaked at #3 in the UK and reached #1 in the USA and other countries.
	BAND ON THE RUN Paul McCartney & Wings McCartney hits back at his critics with a mighty song featuring his band Wings that proves he is capable of writing a rock classic. This was not only one of his best songs, but also a candidate for permanent radio airplay. It served as the title track of the group's 1973 album.