Friday, August 27, 2010

“Beatles' 'A Day in the Life' is No. 1 song” plus 2

“Beatles' 'A Day in the Life' is No. 1 song” plus 2

Beatles' 'A Day in the Life' is No. 1 song

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 04:04 PM PDT

"A Day in the Life" pairs lyrics inspired by newspapers and the life of John Lennon, it said, adding that it was Paul McCartney's idea to have classical musicians perform what producer George Martin called an "orchestral orgasm," Rolling Stone said.

McCartney, 68, received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from U.S. President Barack Obama in June, an experience he called "unbelievable." Band mate Ringo Starr celebrated his 70th birthday in July and received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in February. Both men still record music and tour.

Lennon was shot dead outside his New York home in 1980 and the fourth member of The Beatles, George Harrison, died from cancer at age 58 in 2001.

Lennon was quoted as saying in 1966 that the group was more popular than Jesus. The Vatican's newspaper earlier this year referred to The Beatles as "satanic" but praised the band's music and said its record Revolver, coincidentally released in 1966, was the best pop album.

Check out the list of the top 10 Beatles songs, according to Rolling Stone:

1. "A Day in the Life"

2. "I Want to Hold Your Hand"

3. "Strawberry Fields Forever"

4. "Yesterday

5. "In My Life"

6. "Something"

7. "Hey Jude"

8. "Let it Be"

9. "Come Together"

10. "While my Guitar Gently Weeps"

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The Beatles: Top Ten Songs Ranked by ‘Rolling Stone’

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 04:02 PM PDT

By Jack Phillips
Epoch Times Staff Created: Aug 26, 2010 Last Updated: Aug 26, 2010

The Beatles (L to R) Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison wave to fans July 2, 1964 as they return to London from a tour of Australia. (Photo by Getty Images)

The Beatles, in honor of the 40th anniversary of their final album "Let it Be," had their top 100 songs chosen by Rolling Stone in a collector's edition of their latest Collectors Edition.

For some, ranking the Beatles' top songs may be nearly impossible as the group had many hits and a loyal following. However, Rolling Stone felt confident in their choice and posted the top ten songs online on Thursday to give a taste of the edition.

The list will surely draw ire from fans of the group, who may think a specific song is better or worse on the list. Maybe your favorite Beatles song isn't on the list.

Who knows, maybe Rolling Stone will take a bad list and "make it better," to quote the seventh song on the list.

The top ten Beatles songs as chosen by Rolling Stones

1. A Day in the Life
2. I Want to Hold Your Hand
3. Strawberry Fields Forever
4. Yesterday
5. In My Life
6. Something
7. Hey Jude
8. Let It Be
9. Come Together
10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps

 

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No. 1 Beatles Song Is ‘A Day in the Life’ According To Rolling Stone

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 06:00 PM PDT

Aug 26, 2010 - By Seraphina L.

No. 1 Beatles Song Is A Day in the Life According To Rolling Stone No. 1 Beatles Song Is A Day in the Life According To Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone Magazine has rated Beatles songs for the first time and put "A Day in the Life" at the #1 spot for best Beatles song this Wednesday. The song was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and was released in 1967 and beat out other hits such as "I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "Strawberry Fields."

The list was compiled in honor of the Fab Four's 40th anniversary of the twelfth and last album, Let It Be, which was released in 1970. The list which highlights the top ten Beatles songs according to them will be released in a special collector's edition of the magazine.

According to Reuters, the list will also come with an introduction by musician Elvis Costello in which he says the following statements:

"Lennon, McCartney and Harrison had stunningly high standards as writers. Then they started to really grow up: simple love lyrics to adult stories… and on to bigger ideas than you would expect to find in catchy pop lyrics."

You'll have to take a look at the magazine once the issue is released but here are the top ten Beatles songs according to Rolling Stone Magazine:

  1. "A Day in the Life"
  2. "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
  3. "Strawberry Fields Forever"
  4. "Yesterday"
  5. "In My Life"
  6. "Something"
  7. "Hey Jude"
  8. "Let It Be"
  9. "Come Together"
  10. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"

What do you think? Do these songs match your top ten Beatles songs?

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