15 Underrated The Beatles Songs That Deserve Way More Love
The Beatles transformed pop culture during the 1960s and had so many incredible songs that even some of their most obscure compositions could be classified as masterpieces. While there are very few people on planet Earth who wouldn’t recognize hits like “Yesterday,” “Here Comes the Sun,” or “Let It Be,” there are just as many incredible underrated Beatles tracks that deserve way more love. For every “A Hard Day's Night” or “Eleanor Rigby,” there’s another hidden gem that long-time lovers of the Fab Four will point to as a forgotten classic in need of more attention.
What started with two teenagers named John Lennon and Paul McCartney bonding over their love of R&B and skiffle music eventually led to these Liverpudlians becoming some of the most recognizable names on the planet. After they were joined by George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the world was fully introduced to the most trailblazing band pop music had ever seen as Beatlemania went into full swing, and audiences couldn’t get enough of these musical icons. With 213 songs released between 1962 and 1970, it’s shocking just how prolific the Beatles were, as even their most underrated songs remain timeless.
15 “The Fool On The Hill”
It can sometimes feel like songs from the Beatles' EPs, such as Magical Mystery Tour, are unfairly overlooked, which was certainly the case for the beautiful story song “The Fool on the Hill.” With enchanting flutes and an ethereal, otherworldly feel, the slow musical accompaniment of “The Fool on the Hill” complemented its story about a lonesome man, misunderstood by others, who was actually incredibly wise. With hints of the Beatles' more introspective and mindful tendencies, this track was primarily written by Paul McCartney and likely related to the band’s guru and meditation teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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