5 of the Most-Streamed Beatles Songs and Why We Love Them
The Beatles rose and fell long before streaming music was even a thought. Today, their music is some of the most-streamed of any band in the entire world. It’s comforting, in a way. No matter when a particular beloved band exists, their music can be immortalized indefinitely through the internet. Let’s look at the top five most-streamed Beatles songs of all time, and why a whole new generation of listeners likely love them.
John Lennon’s 6 Favorite Beatles Songs
1. “Here Comes The Sun”
The 1969 Abbey Road classic “Here Comes The Sun” (specifically the 2009 remastered version) has been streamed a whopping 1.4 billion times on Spotify as of 2024. It’s not just one of the most-streamed Beatles songs of all time; it’s the most-streamed Beatles song ever.
This track is likely so deeply loved by new listeners because of its cheery, positive lyrics and excellent production quality. It’s also been used in a movie or two through the years, so some uninitiated youngins likely heard it there first.
2. “Let It Be”
The 2009 remastered version of “Let It Be” from the 1970 album of the same name has been streamed 719 million times on Spotify as of 2024.
“Let It Be” has the perfect formula for a perfect song. The chord progression is one of the most popular ones used in pop music, its lyrics are inspirational and calming, and it blends together the classic ballad with folk music and a light-classical sound. Sometimes, simple is best. “Let It Be” is one of the Fab Four’s most simple songs, but it doesn’t lack in quality.
3. “Yesterday”
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