Top 10 Worst Beatles Songs (With JT Curtis)

The #Beatles are of course one of the greatest rock & roll bands of all time, but even they must have #Worst #Songs. JT Curtis shares his 10 least favorite numbers of theirs.
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[@JTCurtisMusic]

Man! I never expected to get this many views with this video. A huge thank you to everyone who's liked it and joined the discussion. So it only makes sense to balance this "Worst of" list with a "Best of" playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpWzgZaQqpqYmJo

[@thehighllama8101]

Dude, 'Dig It' and 'Wild Honey Pie' are more like musical interludes than full songs, so they do not belong on your list. As for 'Not A Second Time', it's one of the most mature and well-written (and produced) songs on With the Beatles (which is a crap album overall), and it's a good song; so it doesn't belong on your list. 'Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da' does not belong here either. You might hate it, but it is catchy and a classic, even if it annoys some people. If it had been released as a single in 68 or 69, it would have been a guaranteed top ten hit. I do agree with you regarding 'Revolution 9', definitely their worst. But you really overlooked some real, genuine crap: 'Ask Me Why', 'It Won't Be Long', 'When I Get Home', 'Doctor Robert', 'Your Mother Should Know', 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)', and 'Sun King'. Anyway, I forgive you.

[@ronmartin4793]

Hate to say it,but all of the crap list below are actually good.I give you my worst:What Goes On,definitely the worst.Way too schlocky,with the guitar break coming across kinda dumb towards the end of the break,real being Sloppy playing.For No One, is another,again,sloppy flute playing,Wild Honey Pie,Happiness is a Warm Gun,Bungalow Bill,and even Here,There and Everywhere has some sloppy guitar spots that actually mar the song for me

[@hw343434]

@@thehighllama8101 “doctor Robert” in the middle 8 section is Pink Floyd before Pink Floyd!! “I want you She’s so Heavy” is the heaviest Beatles track of all time, even Metallica heard it once and replied: “damn and I thought we were heavy”

[@oppothumbs1]

Run for your life is OK .. not the worst. John didn't like it because he knew what it said about himself and how he treated women. You can't like melancholy songs much can you? DONT BOTHER ME IS GREAT. Jesus I NEED YOU IS GREAT AFTER THIS AND IF I NEEDED SOMEONE GEORGE I COULD CARE LESS. DON'T LIKE CLAPTONS GUITAR ON GEORGE'S BIGGEST HIT WITH THE BEATLES IT'S ONLY LOVE - BAD Sun king is bad, Flying, Dig it are all bad. Ob bi di- horrible - oh course a Paul song not that John didn't have his shar . Look i can't listen to you any more. I'm sure more people agree with you than me but you like to many mediocre songs of Paul. And thing Here comes the Sun is greatest beetles song .. well it's a nice song but .. PEOPLE WHO LOVE HEY JUDE AND LET IT BE .. well I've got to get back to my planet or UFO

[@christopherhasenberg1113]

You're neither a real Beatles fan or a music fan. Check your ears. One of the top 10 worst KZbin videos, ever. Not subscribing, idiot.

[@ericveith4149]

I never understood people who hate I Want You. That’s one of their best tracks imo. Good on John for that one

[@garychambers5850]

Who could hate "I Want You"??? Really??? Again, who ever dislikes that song is definitely not a Beatles fan!!!!! Someone doesnt know music and thinks justin bieber and hip hop are really music LOL... There no more music out in the World. It stopped decades ago. 😭

[@KevyNova]

It’s one of my favorite Beatle songs. It’s pure genius.

[@djmoch1001]

I love the song so much, an epic grungy heavy metal monster (and I speak as someone for whom, on the whole, that's a genre I loathe and detest), and though I love the way they just cut it off at the end, part of me really wants to hear how the song actually ended. If only once.

[@JB-ey1ef]

I Want You is my number 1 favorite Beatles song ever created point blank period

[@dizziemisslizzie4040]

I love that song

[@danyy9124]

As soon as Ob-La Di Ob-La Da plays, I’m instantly in a good mood, I just love that song

[@michaeldematteis3409]

Me too.👌🏼

[@raulmacias1311]

Are you aware that on the last verse, Paul made a mistake or was it intentional when he sang - "Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face." Paul decided to leave the lyrics as is. If it was deliberate, it could have been a nod to transvestism. It could have been a nod to early "Glam Rock" in which British Pop/Rock stars like Syd Barrett, Marc Bolan, Brian Jones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were beginning to wear eyeliner and makeup.

[@danyy9124]

@@raulmacias1311 wow never knew that! I always found that lyric seemed outta place

[@kenwittlief255]

@@raulmacias1311 mistake?! Not bloody likely - it was not recorded live in one take Get back home Raul, your mommas waiting for you...

[@nihill2103]

@@kenwittlief255It's very likely, actually. People make mistakes y'know, it happens.

[@claybass3631]

I want you/shes so heavy is pure GOLD! One of their best, across ALL albums, bar none!

[@evertvdb000]

of course

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I never really got into this song until I listened to a couple of "reaction" videos, and sat down and just concentrated on the song (with headphones of course). It's a masterpiece.

[@nbkarki]

I love it but it’s just a little too long

[@ballin_lain]

@@nbkarki At least it doesn’t have thousands of na’s like in Hey Jude

[@kyachdistent1301]

@@ballin_lain Sparks lyric from 1983: "You're the only girl I know who hates Hey Jude, maybe that's the reason that I'm so in love with you." Ha.

[@guybayo2002]

Honestly, ob-la-di ob-la-da is one of my favourite songs, I never understood why so many people hate it, it's fun, it's cheerful, it's groovie, what more could you need at the end of a long day other than that?

[@danieleyre8913]

It's a cheesy pastiche of superior carribean music.

[@stephenhosking7384]

Agreed. To me, it's a heartfelt tribute from Paul to ordinary people and ordinary life, and very well executed. Not "granny music". Maybe "Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace" sounds corny in 2022, in 1966 it was probably Paul's observation of life.

[@curly_wyn]

I hate it. It’s so trite and annoying and has nothing to say. It’s nothing, it’s a nothing song.

[@guybayo2002]

@@curly_wyn no it doesn't. It's a cute little story and it has a nice groove to it. You're just a grumpy person, so you can't enjoy it.

[@EmeraldMarioBrosOfficial]

I really hate ob-la-di ob-la-da. It just sounds weird and has no point. I dread listening to it every time.

[@edwardbordeau5067]

Lotta digs at Paul’s “granny” songs in this vid... Even the cheesiest ones have charm and a great melody

[@blancalezama409]

I believe they were just too much great music and song writers..... I love them and I always will

[@michellem.7067]

I love Paul's "granny" songs, I don't know why it gets so much hate.

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

Bashing Paul McCartney became very fashionable in the 70s following the breakup. George Harrison and John Lennon led the way bad mouthing his music publicly. They’re both Beatle legends who died prematurely so no one points out what classless pricks they behaved like during that time.

[@Gabriel-mf7wh]

I really did not understand why Honey Pie was considered one of the worse songs, I think it's a cute song

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

@@Gabriel-mf7wh Some of the strange musical passages are very inventive. Most people are conventional lemmings and rebel against anything outside the box. This is what allows an idiot like Jay Leno to consistently beat a David Letterman in the ratings. People are morons

[@JJDoole]

Honey Pie is genius! For a young man of 26, almost entirely self-taught in music, to attempt and utterly nail a musical style from the 30s or thereabouts is remarkable! Lennon’s guitar solo’s pretty cool, too. And it’s not a bloody Tiny Tim impression! More like Al Bowlly.

[@krisinsaigon]

It’s Only Love is one of my favorite Beatles songs. Music doesn’t have to be complex or clever, it just needs to connect with you emotionally

[@GreatGazoo8]

It's only love is solid!

[@imkluu]

Not one of my favorites but no where near one of their worst in my opinion. I love John's voice on it.

[@kidovthe1truekingahillbill586]

I like that song too. And I love the bungalow bill they were telling a story there about a character's .

[@kidovthe1truekingahillbill586]

But I like the Bungalow Bill. Cuz it's about a man while he was hunting. I like the Lady Madonna. Didn't really care for Maxwell Hammer.. sound kinda of violent. I wasn't crazy about Helter Skelter either every time I heard it I was reminded that guy that killed all those people. Happiness is a warm gun I didn't like that either sound provocative.And Hey Jude was written for Julian Lennon. And I love the Hello Goodbye. I always like the mystery tour album. I loved .. Your Mother Should Know.

[@MrTech337]

Catchy little tune as are most Beatle songs! Even their filler songs were as good or better than everybody else's best stuff!

[@michaelcooper3425]

Always thought "Yes It Is" was underappreciated. "It's Only Love" is nothing special, but one of their worst? No.

[@BleedBNG]

He doesn't know what he's talking about with Yes It Is.

[@jameskennedy721]

Its Only Love is mature compared to their sillier stuff . People in screwed up relationships know the vibe .

[@gabrielmoreno9455]

I always loved Yes it Is and I think it is a really underrated song.

[@kareno6222]

I agree! Can’t understand this making anyone’s list

[@GeraldM_inNC]

It was hugely popular.

[@carlitobrigante330]

Gorgeous ballad, gorgeous three-part harmony.

[@taylorjohnson763]

yeah he completely lost me when he put 'Yes It Is' on this list. The melody is great, the instrumentation is lovely and nothing beats the 3 part harmony

[@blakethomas5637]

Glad I’m not the only one who found this a bizarre addition.

[@فيبيرضوان]

dude whoever said blue jay way was bad is insane

[@Usedtobebillie]

Paul loves Ob la di Ob la da, and so do I and a lot of people. It's so fun and full of life, and you can see how much fun Paul was having singing it. I never skip that song. Piggies is awesome as well.

[@onemorerep6597]

La la la life goes on

[@jamesmccloud7535]

Life goes oooon BRAHHHHH

[@Las_cacas]

i actually listened to Rev 9 a lot... it freaked out my sister, i even added that song to my sleepy playlist. But i get why so many would hate it.

[@Vinyl_guy]

god he’s to powerful

[@tela2168]

The creature who got rejected by heaven and hell

[@marianat1393]

imagine having sleep paralysis to "NUMBER NINE NUMBER NINE NUMBER NINE"

[@Shinotheblackcat]

I am addicted to that "song"

[@bodhibrother]

It's a brilliant track. The problem is that too many people don't know how to actually 'listen.'

[@vandenro]

Sorry, but I like Revolution no 9. Whenever I listen to the White Album I never skip it. I first heard it in 1968 in the dark and it scared the crap out of me. It still does. I actually think it's a bit of a masterpiece. A great piece of work made in a non digital era.

[@krolaze5626]

Wow I love Honey Pie! It's one of my favorites and I feel it's so underrated. I think the piano intro in the beginning is really beautiful and it's a fun catchy melody.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

Honey Pie is a great track.

[@elizabethfonseca922]

Honey Pie is beauuuutiful.

[@krolaze5626]

@@justincase1853 and the fact that they are only one away from eachother is absolutely crazy. like i guess i would kinda get it if he put honey pie at like 10 or 9, but 4???

[@topologyrob]

Great clarinet arrangement too

[@jameskennedy721]

Oh its catchy as hell . Yet Ive heard people put it down before .

[@myemploymentpassport1186]

Reconsider PLEASE.... "Not a second time" - listen to those beautiful chord changes, they were ground-breaking at the time - and they sound as beautiful to me now as they were when I was when the record came out. I was only one at the time but I have a good memory.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

I’m sure they were unique at the time, and I do also have nostalgia for listening to MEET THE BEATLES as a kid, but even then, the song just sounded off to me, the hooks sounding very disconnected. That piano solo in particularly is really dull. While something like LITTLE CHILD may be more of a trite song, it has some energy, it works within its simplicity, and it’s one of the reasons I go easier on their early work. NOT A SECOND TIME still sticks out to me, but of course if you enjoy it, keep on enjoying it. There’s plenty of songs I like that people question my musical tastes for.

[@gentillygirl545]

Not A Second Time is an incredible little song. Well crafted and tight, great vocals and so full of emotion.

[@mariorossi5059]

I agree with you. "Not A Second Time" is quite brilliant actually. Almost Bacharach level. Very unique and ground-breaking for that time especially. It was a hint of what was to come from them, AMAZINGLY unique harmony (chord changes) and brilliantly unique melodies!

[@marshi7777]

Ob-la-di ob-la-da is the most overhated song in history. I seriously dont feel like Im hearing the same song as others when they talk about it. I will never understand what people dont like about it, its one of my favourites. Top 10 worst is simply absurd.

[@danlalonde2751]

I am from the beatles generation . It's nice to see that 2 and 3 generations later young people are still learning and listening to there songs.

[@elizabethfonseca922]

That makes 2 of us. I was a kid in the 60s.

[@ichisanchi5334]

The Beatles are still really popular. I'm 22 and me and my friends love them. It's not unusual at all. I think quality lasts forever.

[@martincortes9364]

And it will remain that way for a looong time

[@utkarsh_Shrivastava]

I am 25 yrs old Indian, I love Beatles 💘

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

People will be for at least hundreds of years from now, IMO. Just like the musical genius of Mozart and Beethoven 💖

[@davidlove8899]

Anybody that dislikes Revolution 9 has never listened to it the proper way. To really get it, one has to in an altered state and drive a ‘67 VW Beetle on some Kansas highway in the middle of nowhere. Man, that is the one time in my life I actually understood that song. Don’t recall what that understanding was though.

[@PA-p23qw]

There is no right way, you don't have the absolute truth

[@jameskennedy721]

Manson thought evil people were whispering to him behind the cheering and car honks .

[@geraldobrien7323]

No, you just need to listen to it with an open mind, no altered state needed.

[@timothysmith5111]

i skip rev 9 everytime i listen to the white album, everytime

[@PA-p23qw]

@@timothysmith5111 I understand 'cause it's not music

[@MidosujiSen]

The Long and Winding Road is a masterpiece, how was it considered lol

[@mumbles215]

I always thought it was bloated and even before Spector put his nonsense on it. Much rather hear She’s Leaving Home (similar in vibe)

[@keepinitkawaii]

When i was a kid it made me depressed lol

[@chasspeed]

I'm sure people would only put it on a worst list because Phil Spector ruined this song, but the Non-Spector version is fine.

[@dougdoesall]

I think "Ballad of John n Yoko" is one of their best songs. I get incredibly joyous when I hear it. It is really a perfect pop/rock song. I define "perfect" meaning I wouldn't replace a word or note or phrase of any of it.

[@Dweezil1996]

I would replace all of it with a different song

[@spy1965]

@@Dweezil1996 Maybe a Nothern Song

[@BrytonBand]

9:33 Should be noted... Not a Second Time main riff: G -> Em About a Girl main riff: Em -> G Kurt listened to Meet The Beatles repeatedly for over three hours and went on to write About a Girl. Ironically, the things you listed as negatives possibly gave him the tools to further his pop songwriting ability. So yeah, you’re right on the money.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Nice catch!

[@tomunderwood238]

I love Not a Second Time

[@GeraldM_inNC]

Good song!

[@carlitobrigante330]

One of my early favourites.

[@ronmartin4793]

Especially the aeolian cadence near the song's end.Howeverthe original mono mix on the With The Beatles lp program and the Capiphone Project are the only sources where the original fadeout(additional"No-no-no-no-no")is featured)Any country that issued the program originally(thru Parlophone,Odeon,or Canadian Capitol)for With The Beatles would have the true fadeout.(Mono only issue)

[@ronmartin4793]

This true fadeout is not on any remasters at all-anywhere!!

[@matthewwoelfle5533]

Yep, that's where he lost me.

[@pete1759]

Honey Pie is a cool period piece song

[@garychambers5850]

I've always love " _Honey Pie_ " since I first heard it back in 1968! I always loved it when Paul wrote one of these types of songs like " _Your Mother Should Know" "Maxwell's Silver Hammer"_ Etc... I don't think the other Beatles were thrilled about recording them! 🤗

[@jamesnoble8205]

Paul wrote another roaring 20's type song seven years later on his Venus & Mars album "You Gave Me The Answer" John would've HATED it if he got around to listening lol

[@jimimack7298]

Think during the mid to late 60's there was an interest in 1920's nostalgia, including music. Maybe that's why Paul wrote those songs.

[@jamesnoble8205]

@@garychambers5850 George didn't like Maxwell because of the lyrics of a serial murderer. Which is odd because George had a dark wry sense of humor so you'd think he of all people in the band would've loved the song.

[@pete1759]

@Mika Hattunen I agree except I love Maxwell. You Gave Me the Answer is lame.

[@Kelvinack]

Ballad of John and Yoko is pretty good, great drumming by Paul and his bassline is so fun. The line "They're gonna crucify me" I like also. Everything right with a bit of a controversial lyric, that's probably why I like Run For Your Life, it's just so wrong on so many levels that it's funny, ironic and like a parody

[@Nobddy]

Agreed. Love that song. The crucify me lyric is good because of the comment he made years earlier about the Beatles being bigger than Jesus. The fact that he was later killed adds a disturbing layer to the line.

[@johnsullivan2412]

The fact that there is such disagreement shows what great songwriters they were. The Ballad of John and Yoko rocks :)

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Very true

[@cpwm17]

It's one of my favorites. When I was visiting Tijuana, Mexico with a friend that lived there, his Mexican brother brought up and mentioned liking that song, the only song he mentioned from the Beatles.

[@autonomouscollective2599]

I like it too. It has a nice hard unrelenting rhythm. I also like the little guitar tweedles in between the lyrics.

[@IgnorancEnArrogance]

It was honestly the most surprising pick from JT. I've never heard any real criticism of the song.

[@nout1972]

I actually like Honey Pie, but hate Maxwell's silver Hammer with a passion. Other songs I hate: What goes on, Yellow Submarine, Run for your Life, Little Child, Tell me why, When I get home, Good morning, Good morning and One after 909 Oh and btw The Ballad of John and Yoko is great!

[@tuncakstar]

Revolution #9 is a masterpiece, I never skip it.

[@danielhkhk7283]

I also never skip it because I never play the white album.

[@juampinarbondo]

the ballad of john and yoko is AMAZING, are you having a stroke or what

[@seanc9507]

I agree, it's John at his satirical best.

[@littlelellaloo81]

Came here to bash this man so hard, thank you for your sanity and good taste, Juan!

[@Halliday7895]

yea i dont agree with tis video much...hes just making content and being corny AF ...

[@presto709]

Thnk!

[@bernlin2000]

Kinda immature to call it "one of the worst"...you can hate something as a kid and learn to appreciate it later on. There's tons of Beatles songs I wouldn't give a second listen to when I was young (like "I'm Only Sleeping") that I've learned to appreciate deeply. I thought "The Balld of John and Yoko" was a bit weird when I was a kid, but I appreciate it moreso now :-)

[@kenkur27]

Surprised to see 'Not a Second Time' on this list. Song has a nice melodic 'hook' I think.

[@lucamistretta890]

gotta admit I love Wild Honey Pie but I swear I’m not a Brooklyn hipster

[@noemie1771]

aha! I like it too, I think it's a fun and good experimental addition to the album

[@kuhnhan]

I agree with JT, it isn't good.

[@brianthomas2434]

I'm a born in Brooklyn who was born listening to ACTUAL Brooklyn accents (my Dad could do textbook perfect dese, dems and doses) and I say that song blows chunks.

[@fabiorondinelliroquetti8739]

I love Wild Honey Pie AND how it leads to Bungalow Bill. But I understand why people would hate it

[@Nerdybdirty]

"It's only love" is a great song! I love the guitars on it!

[@linshanhsiang]

It's Only Love is lovely, always a favorite from Rubber Soul!

[@dickon728]

@@linshanhsiang Of course. The guitar effect hits the nail on the head. I loved it from the word go.

[@TRGoldjkp]

the anthology 2 version of this song is amazing. Much better being just acoustic

[@linshanhsiang]

@Jay I have never owned the U.K. versions, unfortunately. The American line up is burned into my soul.

[@calebdonnell2633]

The only one I particularly disagree with on this list is the ballad of John and yoko, I’ve always quite enjoyed that song.

[@beatlemaniacwaltdisneyfan4753]

You hurted me bad with "you like me too much" is his best beatle song, dad says the same we can't take the melody off our minds. On other topic "she loves you" is so underrated when it comes to lyrics "you know is up to you i think is only fair, pride can hurt you too apologise to her". That's brilliant

[@newbloomwon]

“If you… become naked.” I love Revolution Number 9. It has a mind bending surrealism while also functioning as an audio time capsule of the late 60s. “Take this brother. May it serve you well.”

[@INDYOSKARS]

"El Dorado", "Turn me on dead man !", "Number nine-ah"

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Revolution Number 9 epitomizes the term "its of its time"...this guy failed to even take that into consideration when rating this song.

[@INDYOSKARS]

@@hellogoodbye4061 "Revolution #9" is not a song.

[@jameskennedy721]

" A good man maintains a fortune ... "

[@evertvdb000]

yea, i love those bits too) but it's too long

[@RoccoEugene]

I was with this till The Ballad of John and Yoko. Sooo disagree. It’s catchy as hell, was done by just John and Paul and is a very interesting take on their honeymoon. It’s real life here. Hard to take this guy serious after this.

[@jameskennedy721]

For other bands , lists like this are interesting . For this band , its driven by jealousy , cause the critics cant even play chopsticks on the piano , let alone write a hit song .

[@BillGraper]

I love "Run For Your Life"! There isn't a single song on Rubber Soul that should be on this list. It took me a while to get on board with "What Goes On," but now I even think that one is great!!! ✌😌

[@carlitobrigante330]

Agreed! The ups and downs of that album are part of what makes it great.

[@starla5683]

@@carlitobrigante330 I love Run for your life! Love John's vocals on it. Just listened to Rubber Soul while playing a game, never skipping a song and always repeating RFYL a couple of times.

[@BillGraper]

@Zaphod Beeblebrox I have "Abbey Road" slightly ahead of "Rubber Soul." 🙂

[@BillGraper]

@Zaphod Beeblebrox Sounds good to me! 🙂👍

[@ronmartin4793]

I've never been a real fan of What Goes On.Its always been below average,with the schlocky guitar break(da--dooo,dedade-dadi-dadi-de)riff towards the end of the break always rubbed be the wrong way-song overall just sounds like a throwaway.I think If You Got Troubles should been included instead.Better tune.

[@Benefacez]

"Run for your Life" was a good representation of John, though. He was jealous like hell, he had a girlfriend in Hamburg and got so mad when he saw some other guy talk to her, arrangements were made so that no guy would come close to her while John was on stage.

[@darylrestly8133]

The "rather see you dead little girl..." line came from Elvis Presley and to some extent Arthur Gunter's original version of "Baby, Let's Play House."

[@obiwankenobi9141]

another thing about Ob La Di Ob La Da, if you went up to a woman and said "Girl I like your face", you'd probably get pepper spray in yours.

[@lynettetaylor6420]

I agree with most of this list, though not "The Ballad of John and Yoko." That is one of the best "story songs" ever, and it's all true! Maybe it should have been on John's first solo album, but I never tire of listening to it--and I love Paul's harmonies. The "they're gonna crucify me" and "Christ, you know it ain't easy" lines never make me think of the way John died. I'm sure they're a reference to all the flack John received when he commented that the Beatles were "bigger than Jesus." I remember the uproar: the media went wild and people were burning Beatle albums in the street! I thought it was the end of Beatlemania, but luckily, it blew over.

[@erlendhedegart7510]

I love the Long and Windong road

[@jamesmack3314]

Ugh

[@calebrands4912]

I personally have to disagree with Run For Your Life since I don't see it as a song to take seriously, similar to death metal. It's just a bunch of goofy, gory fun. Edit: Though it's definitely far from any of my favorites.

[@hasselett]

I'd definitely put Drive My Car ahead of Run For Your Life in a list like this.

[@detijnemans2430]

Yes it is is probably in my top 10 best beatles songs tbh, I just adore it.

[@Stuart154]

I'm not even trying to be a contarian here, I love 'Wild Honey Pie', it's like a weird 'Residents' style distorted melody you might here on Earthbound or even an artist as current as Mac Demarco and awkwardly slides itself in and out of the album and you're just like 'WHAT THE HELL?'

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Yeah Wild Honey Pie is no masterpiece but it knows what it is and they succeeded 😅 Definitely Residentsy, even though their first album cover was a mockery of With The Beatles. Don't Pass Me By on the other hand 🤢

[@Dweezil1996]

Could not agree more. So much raw personality on that track. A truly unique performance only Paul could concoct.

[@toxicturtle9077]

This might just be the fan in me, but I feel like every song on the list can be justified and has such a niche sound that they can't be called bad, but I understand Curtis's point about these being the default worst ten. It would be exhausting to listen to a dozen WMGGWs/Helter Skelters back to back, but adding in those avant garde palate cleansers helps you to ingest the album and appreciate it in the way it was intended to be listened to. Wild Honey Pie is such an odd cacophony like Curtis says, but for me that only plays into the white album's method-to-the-madness theme, especially with how it transitions into Bungalo Bill. What makes the white album so good is not the strength of the individual tracks taken individually, but the contextual flow of all of them into one, cohesive work. It may sound counter-intuitive, but having all a self-contradictory, off-the-wall range of nearly every genre, production level, lyric, and style rolled into one giant ball with a zest of classic Beatles humor (packaging it with a completely blank cover as to give the listener zero heads up) works flawlessly.

[@topologyrob]

Yeah, I love it - the vibrato especially.

[@jameskennedy721]

The WHITE ALBUM was PEPPER with the kitchen sink thrown in . Which was so cool . Ever since , good bands have been trying to surpass the WHITE ALBUM . No luck so far ...

[@whodidit99]

"Dig-It" is a throw away song. Good Morning and Pretty Rita Meter Maid never makes these worst song lists, but I think they are bad. Imagine if Strawberry Fields Forever and Penny Lane were included instead, it would be a much stronger album.

[@ethanvilla4418]

I wasn't a fan of "The Ballad of John and Yoko" either... and then I was. That song is actually awesome.

[@tdworak]

People don’t like Run Life because Lennon said he hated it. It’s a good song

[@onelonelypebble5629]

This band is definitely one of the most progressive bands ever.

[@spunkos5870]

They were

[@onelonelypebble5629]

@@spunkos5870 hey, where's your brother?

[@dougreed2257]

Mike they were the original'progressive' band, because of the infancy of true classic rock, they are indeed the most progressive ever. Abbey Road and most of white album could have been written, recorded, produced in recent months, way ahead of their time🎶

[@daviddickey1994]

Ya think?

[@jameskennedy721]

If no Beatles first , then no Floyd , no Yes , no Peter Gabriel , no Emerson Lake . Or they would have all sounded much more basic and plodding . But my guess is that they never would have formed as bands . Cause the Beatles were paving the way as musicians , but also as philosophers . Oh sheet - dont forget the Moody Blues . The big cosmic questions . And people came togeather around the creativity that was within the Beatles best work .

[@barbiepriestley9898]

I love John Lennon’s description of Paul’s Granny Songs that’s a brilliant description of it

[@comicus6769]

Indeed! I can't believe I'm the only one who wanted to smash his cheesy little transistor radio against the wall every time "Drive My Car" came on.

[@barbiepriestley9898]

@@comicus6769 I like that one but each to their own

[@garychambers5850]

I myself just LOVE those Grannie songs!!!! They are super great!!!!

[@jamesnoble8205]

@@comicus6769 I never liked John & Paul's voices together on that song. It sounds oddly out of tune and grating

[@saravanheukelom5458]

Okay that could probably explain why I like them so much

[@kingcobra8840]

I never understood why "You Like Me Too Much" gets so much hate. It's so nostalgic, for me at least.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Well it is pretty low on my "worst of" list for a reason, it still has some cool parts to it.

[@shelvingunit2000]

I always took Run for Your Life as a parody or joke song. It even is delivered tongue-in-cheek in its delivery

[@neutral_fox_hotel]

i genuinely like revolution 9??? like it was a real ballsy move to put something so freaky and alternative on a major pop record

[@shanelawson5072]

'Run For Your Life' is a really good song ❗

[@nolanboyken5589]

Yeah the song about killing a lady because she doesn't want to stay with you real great song.

[@shanelawson5072]

@@nolanboyken5589 yep❗... Have you seen the lyrics to Tom Jones' song Delilah⁉️

[@maciejk8406]

My worst Beatles songs list (Number 1 being worst of all): 1 Revolution 9 2 Wild Honey Pie 3 Why Don't We Do It In The Road? 4 Helter Skelter 5 Yer Blues 6 It's All Too Much 7 Good Morning Good Morning 8 Dizzy Miss Lizzy 9 Money (That's What I Want) 10 I Wanna Be Your Man

[@helpimadog-otherstuff8377]

I actually really like Yes It Is just because of John's repeated cries at the end of the bridge.

[@Matt571]

Within You Without You wasn't really The Beatles, it was George and a group of Indian musicians

[@PatioRS]

FYI, "you lost your hair" comes from the expression "Keep your hair on", meaning to stay cool/not get so stressed that you pull your hair out. Sorry to ruin the hilarity of the lyric for you!

[@jameskennedy721]

Its a joke . " You were in a car crash - and you lost your head . "

[@pumpkincooker3048]

Good list. Although I disagree with Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da and even Run For Your Life (I think that song is interesting with the perspective from a crazy boyfriend). Other than those songs, I agree with your list.

[@darwis4769]

10 beatles song that i wanted to like more than i actually did 1. The Word 2. You Won't See Me 3. Within You Without You 4. Good Morning Good Morning 5. Don't Pass Me By 6. Glass Onion 7. Savoy Truffle 8. Only A Northern Song 9. Old Brown Shoe 10. Helter Skelter Bonus: Love You To

[@knigistudios9430]

All of these are masterpieces, full of weird music tones, beat changes and instrumental smh. Many innovating at their time I know it's your opinion but you just need to get used to them. It's takes a while for it's definitely worth it

[@darwis4769]

@@knigistudios9430 imo, all of those songs have aged badly except helter skelter (this song only aged well because it started the whole heavy metal movement), it feels like listening to a time capsule, but a bad one if it makes sense😆

The harmonies in You Won't See Me literally give me shivers. (Yes, I'm one of those people who gets that reaction to music.) A personal favorite.

[@knigistudios9430]

@@darwis4769 "aged badly" is pretty subjetive. Compare these songs to Elvis, Beach Boys or even Rolling Stones and I'd say, these songs are still pretty cool Even then, just because they have rare instruments doesn't mean they aged badly. It's ok if you don't like it, but don't give yourself excuses

[@nightreaper1824]

Maxwell's Silver Hammer had a metal feel before metal existed. I wanted to hear more Beatles' songs like this one.

[@wiseguy100]

Run for Your Life, is even more sinister considering Lennon's history of spousal abuse.

[@jameskennedy721]

NATIONAL ENQUIRER tabloids love to peddle fiction .

[@wiseguy100]

@@jameskennedy721 Lennon himself admitted to his woman beating, you clown.

[@jameskennedy721]

@@wiseguy100 date and publication that printed it . didnt think so .

[@wiseguy100]

@@jameskennedy721 Are you purposefully stupid? Forget tabloids, LENNON himself admitted to abusing women. It came from the Horse's mouth in various interviews, where he expressed regret. TV interviews etc'. Kinda hard to deny when you see/hear him saying it himself ya wally.

[@xoruzer9977]

Even the "worst" beatles songs are pretty good

[@228Brendon]

Beatles songs are like sex and pizza…when they’re good, they’re amazing. When they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. 😆

[@dickon728]

Got three true Beatles fans here. I've been thinking: John Lennon could sing anything say like "blotting paper" and it would sound good. I wonder how many people reading this know what blotting paper is.

[@noahpearson2190]

Except for frickin revolution fricken 9

[@deadmanwalking1930]

@@noahpearson2190 How that got to be on the White Album amazes me, especially at 8 mins long.

[@grimtraveller7923]

@@dickon728 Most children like myself, that went to school in England in the 1970s will never forget blotting paper. In those days, writing with a fountain pen and ink {whether bottled or in cartridges} was mandatory, in some schools, even at the age of 8. Then later on, LSD would be soaked into blotting paper, cut into tiny squares, and sold that way. A tiny square was meant to house a 250 milligram trip that would take one to the outer reaches of sanity and imagination.

[@jamesmeisel4723]

It's actually funny that John wrote "Run for your life" while he was the one cheating on Cynthia.

[@cazgerald9471]

Cheaters are often the most jealous and distrusting - projection.

[@Shdhhxhdbb]

Also the opening line is an Elvis reference to “Baby Let’s Play House”

[@ladylyrichere9373]

except Cynthia cheated with Magic Alex

[@robhollywood647]

She did, but only after plenty of neglect from her husband, who also bonked any bird that would let him. Really, it's best not to go there and try and deflect the blame from Lennon, as he won't ever come off looking any good.

[@debbiesims138]

Despite the lyrics "Run For Your Life" is one of my favorite Beatle's songs.

[@samcompany7083]

You know what’s funny? I actually like the piano intro John just banged out for Ob La Di Ob La Da, i just like how quick it is I guess.

[@alkholos]

It's a brilliant little intro I always love hearing, letting me know the song is coming!

[@clickthisforawsomnes]

I understand the dislike for the song but I really like it. It’s just a happy song. It’s the first thing me and my brother listen to after both our break ups with ex’s which was funny when we found that out. It’s a song that just no matter how down your are it just feels happy and gives you a happy feeling.

[@stefansnijders8943]

I always include that in my seasonal ska/rocksteadu playlist, because I once heard a retro ska band do a great cover of it. It obviously didn't take much adjustment.

[@CharlieMessing]

They had been doing it much slower (Island feel, perhaps?) and it hadn't been working, so one day John came in and with his coat still on, showed them that piano part (with the uptempo quality) and said, "Awright, we're gonna do Obladi Oblada!" and started playing. They all shrugged, and tried it. It worked!

[@mayazauberman]

Holy shit, I'm glad I'm not the only one that loves Octopus' Garden!

[@lepipendozen359]

me too

[@codetech5598]

Octopus' Garden is a great song, with some awesome guitar work by George.

[@holyfreakinschift5740]

Great song - perfect for Ringo. Signature Beatle harmonies, which are among the best in all pop/rock.

[@keriford54]

It's way cool

[@nusratfattah1000]

Me too

[@jessicacosiguitar]

How can you not like "It's only love"? I think it's a really good song!

[@55102]

Is it only somebody opinion.

[@jessicacosiguitar]

@@55102 Mine too.

[@michaelmonkhouse3036]

Yeah, Hunter Davies writes it off too. Weird.

[@dlh7989]

I feel like people always single it out as one of the worst because it's one of the most obscure ones that John hated, so they can say they agree with him and also not have to go for something all that controversial. But it's always been one of my favorites, beautiful melody.

[@michaelmonkhouse3036]

@@dlh7989 It's not too obscure. It was included on Love Songs. I really like it...

[@NemoCanoso]

"The Ballad of John and Yoko is the most self referencial Beatles song" Glass Onion: Am I a joke to you?

[@NemoCanoso]

@Jay So it's a self referencial Lennon song, not Beatles in any case

[@cliffhughes6010]

@@NemoCanoso It was recorded by The Beatles (minus George, I think) and put out as a single with George's Old Brown Shoe on the B side.

[@billcoleman4258]

@@cliffhughes6010 Minus Ringo, too. It was all John and Paul.

[@cliffhughes6010]

@@billcoleman4258 It amazes me that Paul was enthusiastic enough about the song to record it (maybe even have some writing input?) and release it as a single. It's almost as if he and John were saying "Hey world, make something of this if you can".

[@NemoCanoso]

@Mark Schultz I'm not british lad

[@logandumont]

I’m surprised to hear that “The Long and Winding Road” was even considered to be one of the worst....it’s probably in my top 5. There’s just so much heart in that song. Absolutely beautiful composition.

[@Raastapanda]

Completely agree, no idea how that’s got there 💀

[@someonlinepersona]

A lot of people find it whiny, cheesy, and too drawn out. I've even heard it referred to as "The Long and Whiny Paul" and I kind of agree. I probably wouldn't put it on my 10 worst but it would be close.

[@jeramycarroll2769]

My least favorite beside love me do. This song is so contrived. Like he’s TRYING to write another yesterday

[@luilui5134]

Yep, "The Long and Winding Road" is one of the best songs ever. The dude, who made the list cannot be a song writer - he is probable a drummer... That would also explain "honey pie" on such a list. ;-)

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@someonlinepersona "Paul McCartney tragically died of whimsy" 🤣

[@animalgeo]

Paul’s bassline on I Want You is something out of this world

[@SummerRainBand]

100%

[@chsitler]

I, too, actually liked Revolution #9 the first time I heard it. I thought “interesting.” Then wondered who in the world would actually listen to it twice on purpose.

[@jamesleung8679]

John once said that Paul was one of the most innovative bass players in the world.

[@georgeorr1042]

That chromatic bass run on the final verse - yeah! This song is all about a build up. So its not repetitive. The repetitive argument is not valid if you have a great groove going. Otherwise, you have to throw out the whole James Brown catalogue.

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@chsitler acid

[@loaxelsson1394]

People don't like Blue Jay Way? It's definitely in my top 5, it sounds just like how working the night shift feels!

[@blastergalit7852]

damn, i used to not like it. but after putting it in the context of night time it made me love it

[@cremetangerine82]

“Blue Jay Way” is good late-night listening.

[@debomb721]

Blue jay ways awesome

[@cesarmadero05]

I don't get how anyone can't get chills from it. It's one of the highlights of the album.

[@MrSpankee02]

I love blue jay way. Very psychedelic.

[@Mildon44]

I dont get why people hate Blue Jay Way so much, its one of my favourite George Harrison songs. it really gives me a psychedelic and sort of proto-goth feel to it. plus the music video is really interesting too

[@IvorPresents]

I didn't even know where LA was when I heard it, Now I live there.

[@stuartshire]

The reality is , i don't hate any song - but I do think it's one of their worst . The chords / melody - not great..

[@j_iris]

I used to think it was weird as a kid but as I grew up I loved the spooky and weird sound

[@IvorPresents]

@@j_iris It reminds me of, It's Only a Northern Song.

[@mabusestestament]

I always really liked it 😘

[@clevereduardosilva2346]

I honestly love Honey Pie, it's show toony, sure, but I always thought of it more as a credit than a demerit to the band, showing how diverse they could be, mixing up so many genres in the same album and still making it work. The lyrics are good piece of storytelling and as it fades into "Cry baby cry" fits perfectly in the album

[@danieljosephbestguy5990]

"Savoy Truffle" comes in between them.

[@zeezrawesome132]

Me too!

[@adderal2147]

I love that Song too

[@whodidit99]

It's a hokey song that should have been shelved.

[@stevepetersheim]

I have to disagree wholeheartedly with your choice of The Ballad of John and Yoko. Every time I hear that song, I can feel the camaraderie between John and Paul. How can it not make you smile? Especially when you consider how fractured their friendship was at that moment. John came back from his whacky adventure with Yoko, and told Paul he wanted to record a song. Paul was right there. He wasn't asking questions, just supporting and encouraging. His love for his friend outshining anything, and that love becomes more and more apparent to us the listener as he crescendos into the final chorus, letting his best friend hold the lead, while he hangs in the background but yet still deliverss with all his soulful power to drive it home with that huge, "Christ you know it ain't EASY..." Plus you have John singing about being crucified as a tongue-in-cheek play on the 1966 "we're more popular than Jesus" quote. I mean.... you can hear the two of them smiling at each other and reminiscing as they drive that catchy beat. It's absolute brilliance from two guys who've been best friends since they were 16 but are now growing apart. And I totally agree on Octopus's Garden and Don't Pass Me By.... love those two.

[@iambeen4310]

I agree. One of my favourites.

[@DarkMysteriousObject]

Totally agree with you.. "Last night the wife said "Oh boy, when you're dead you don't take nothing with you but your soul." Think! Great freakin line!

[@libradawg9]

@@DarkMysteriousObject Think? That was the word that capped off the line which means I learned something today. What's more, I can't even remember what I thought the word was. The line was so great my brain never thought past that, lol. Great call.

[@DarkMysteriousObject]

@@libradawg9 Yes I feel the same way. I mean overall its not one of their "greatest" achievements but its catchy as hell and should not be on this list for that line alone.. And I mean cmon, a throwaway song like "Why dont we do it in the road" isnt on it over this song :)

[@Meatcity-sf8fm]

@@DarkMysteriousObject love that song.

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

I’m surprised to see the ballad of John and Yoko on this list I actually really like that song and I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s one of their favorite Beatles songs.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Of course for anyone who does like the song or even consider it a favorite, that's cool. At the end of the day this is still just my opinion.

[@pleaseenteraname1103]

@@JTCurtisMusic I can accept that.

[@johnbolton4553]

I was a bit shocked to see this on this list at all, much less at number 2. Catchy guitar riff, hilarious self-aware lyrics that capture not only his recent (mis)adventures, but knowingly wink back at his 'Bigger than Jesus' controversy. Not sure what there is not to like about this song. It's actually been climbing the Beatles top-100 countdowns on Sirius XM - coming in ahead of tracks like "Lucy in the Sky' and 'I Feel Fine' this year. But, hey, to each their own.

[@KennethElliot-xv4rb]

I absolutely love that song

[@spaghettiman3757]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I *love* Ob-la-di, ob-la-da. The messy piano opening perfectly fits the fast and happy song and every time I listen to it, I just have to smile. It's so full of positivity while not benig about romance, it just makes you appreciate life and leaves you with a warm and enerjetic feeling. But that's just my opinion.

[@destinseese34]

I also love this song. It gets randomly stuck in my head all the time

[@imannonymous7707]

John hated this song...paul obsessed with like 100 takes and countless hours of mixing it

[@chetzar]

It’s a classic!

[@cae2525]

I agree, it's one of my favorite Beatles songs

[@slydawwg]

Ob-la-di is a bit of a mess, It's ok for young children as a sing along as it's catchy. But that's it. All just opinions though ;)

[@valeriesweekofwonders1067]

I can’t agree with ballad of John and Yoko, it’s catchy af

[@Revelwoodie]

I don't really like it, but...I don't dislike it either? I think the problem for me is that it doesn't sound like a Beatles song. It sounds like a solo John Lennon song.

[@valeriesweekofwonders1067]

@@Revelwoodie tru when I first heard it I thought it was a solo song of his!

[@zaziou711]

It's a wonderful song. Maxwell silver hammer should crush that list.

[@anneclough7064]

I can. I loathe it! To me it is the very worst Beatles song.

[@jameskennedy721]

He sensed how he would die and why . Even more eerie is MRS LENNON by Yoko Ono . She sensed what would happen too .

[@davecostello560]

I can't believe how high up this list you've put Honey Pie. It's a gem. I think it's about Paul falling in love with Linda, and she went back to New York, until he begged her to come back to him.

[@joeancona2784]

I may get a lot of heat for this one ,but ,HEY JUDE is one of the BEATLES songs I just CANT STAND!! Its way too long, repetitive, and boring as well.I love the Beatles,but ,I'm sorry but when this song Is played, I always tune it out!! Still live Paul's vocals though,!!

[@natashahavey5410]

YES I LOVE HONEY PIE ITS ONE OF MY FAVS ON THE WHITE ALBUM

[@gabriellekovalski3672]

It's not about Linda, it's about Jane Asher. She was a actress, that's way he says "you've became a legend of the silver screen" and "come and show me the magic of your Hollywood song"

[@davecostello560]

@@gabriellekovalski3672 that's a very good point. I never considered it to be about Jane. It does make sense, what you say!

[@joeancona2784]

@@davidl570 I agree, it would be a much stronger song if it was shortened to about 4 minutes. But then, I thought The Long And Winding Road was a great song, and mainly because of Paul's vocals I dont think a lot of people actually knew what a great vocalist Paul McCartney was. Check out a track from his 1971 album RAM titled MONKBERRY MOON DELIGHT, Case Closed!!

[@maldorthegreat]

Never expected all the hate for Blue Jay Way. I've always loved it even since I was a kid. The haunting lyrics and bizarre production makes it one of my favorite songs on Magical Mystery Tour. Chills everytime I listen to it.

[@PaulFormentos]

Try it on for size in reverse

[@DeKevers]

Absolutely, it’s no masterpiece but it is still such a necessary and beautiful song

[@DafrankmanYT]

THANK YOU FINALLY SOMEONE ELSE THINKS THIS

[@edmundstrunkis1886]

BLUE JAY WAY is a good song. pretty interesting sounding!

[@edmundstrunkis1886]

I think THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO is amazing! So is Run For Your Life (to a lesser degree) !

[@MyNameIsFredFuchs]

@@edmundstrunkis1886 run for your life is a blues closer at its finest

[@petermaxwell2965]

Me too , george introduced another dimension into their sound ..

[@Faltron533]

Blue Jay Way is one of my faves too! I love how the feel changes from chorus to verse and how unique the vocals and instruments are! Especially the drums!

[@edmundstrunkis1886]

@@Faltron533 I think it's one of my top 10 Beatles songs for sure!

[@dimasvillanueva9334]

Ob La Di, Ob La Da, is one of my favorites! I've never understood why people hate it so much!

[@Luke-1296]

Same

[@jameskennedy721]

Radio DJ's made that the hit , tho BIRTHDAY was a more obvious hit .

[@brendangrant1941]

This is one of the top 10 I disagreed with. It's a really fun song.

[@DarkMysteriousObject]

I was never a big fan til I really paid attention to the really cool horn melody that disrupts and counter points the vocal melody. Now I like it

[@michaelmathias3277]

Lennon hated it. Purely a McCartney composition.

[@williampetrovic5427]

Run For Your Life is actually kinda brilliant if you think about what came before it and after it. I always saw it as John denouncing their early pop period by making a song that was in some ways a parody of the early Beatles pop music formula. The music itself is rooted in their early period - catchy pop music. The lyrics though are dark, and disturbing. Catchy pop music similar in style to Love Me Do, or From Me to You, but with savage lyrics. It kind of drives a stake in the heart of their early clean image. That song is pure John. I never took it as he was being serious with the subject.

[@LightningDogg]

I still love "That's the *en-duh* " with "little girl" almost as an after thought.

[@jerrybeck7749]

A lot of ppl think this way! Maybe dark, but true. Lennon use to hit women and no, not just one. Look John may have been a great song writer, but a lousy person, just ask Julian, back in the day! Today he holds no grudge against his father. What I like about the song is the music and that John on some level thought that way or why write those words. My opinion 😊

[@curly_wyn]

I hate that song. Yes, of course there’s the misogynistic lyrics that John hated, but besides that it’s just really annoying, dissonant, and not very substantive or tuneful.

[@ProjectMATHEW]

​@@jerrybeck7749valid opinion. I've seen a lot of people reminding me it was the full stop to the end of their (let's call it BS). But maybe it isn't about John thinking that way as much as it is John confronting that thought, change is hard and therapy wasn't as "convenient" as it is today. Peace and love still seems to crack a few eggs while making the omelette. I'm glad to have grown up in a world where these thoughts and those actions are confronted and maybe John had a hand in leading people along the way to confront that within themselves. But it's hard to deny that a lot of the time people listen to reaffirmations rather than challenges, especially back then.

[@SamIAK-k5h]

I love that song, its a diversion away from the early love songs which were a little sappy and formulaic

[@Entertainer114]

I don't understand the hate for "It's Only Love". The lyrics are pretty banal and throwaway, admittedly (though a lot of their early stuff is similar). But the song is musically pretty lovely: I love the guitar opening (How is it 'weird guitar?' It's nothing compared to some of the weird effects they use elsewhere). The singsong verse melody is lilting, the chorus is pleasant, and the outro, "loving youuuuuu" is kind of wonderful, especially with that guitar intro coming in again, underneath it. I discovered "It's Only Love" late in my Beatles fandom. But it was like a little musical earcandy for me - I still found myself playing it over and over. So while I'd rank "It's Only Love" pretty low in terms of lyrics, it wouldn't even be close to the worst Beatles composition (in terms of chords and melody at least).

[@thetrevorosborne]

absolutely !!!!

[@colmlafferty678]

I’ve always thought that was one of the best songs on Help! too

[@j_iris]

I think it sounds so pretty and it makes me think of someone standing on a dock looking at the sunset, troubled or conflicted by their feelings. I also think the lyrics are cute but yeah nothing like their later stuff

[@peetwine4018]

I think John claimed to hate it because it kind of sounds like something Paul would have written

[@sareyners9038]

The Ballad of John and Yoko is brilliant, christ you know it ain't easy.

[@mick.7202]

fucking thank you. its genuinely my favourite beatles song, just so immediate and catchy.

[@applescruffs2894]

*Cough Cough* The Ballad of John and Paul *Cough Cough*

[@bernlin2000]

I'm surprised to learn that John played the guitar parts, they sounded right out of Harrison's milieu, I'm impressed! I don't get how this song could be worse than the likes of "Wild Honey Pie" or "Bungalow Bill"...it's fully-formed and it has a fun twang. Of course it's a throw-away, but that's not unusual for John, he didn't always get "super-serious" like Paul in production. "Ballad of John and Yoko" is fun and an easy listen.

[@ChuckBoris3]

Eww. That song is awful

[@uscman]

I like the song, but the title is eye rolling for me.

[@elijahgardner8213]

Honey Pie is my personal favorite Beatles song and it made me so sad to see it so high on the list It's a sweet little hidden gem among a lot of experimental music on the B-side of the white album that explores the jazz age roots of rock and roll I'll defend the song to my death

[@georgeorr1042]

Even though “Honey Pie” is not in my “White Album” mix, I admire how you defend it. And I’ll defend “Savoy Truffle” and “Glass Onion” to my death :). Once again, it shows how this band effects us on very different personal levels. It’s quite fascinating to me. I honestly think there is something for everyone in their catalogue.

[@hadinasrallah8928]

Such an endearing fun song

[@raivo_4447]

Ob-la-di ob-la-da is a bop cmon guys

[@yaboidustin2447]

I love ob-la-di ob-la-da. I don't know why people hate it

[@ronmartin4793]

John got fed up with Paul over the thing,which is why he came up with the piano intro,like,can we move on from this already?!?!?

[@joesmith34]

@@ronmartin4793 That s why Marmalade took it and had a hit with it.

[@TheXerosChannel]

For sure, it seem like people think it's cool to hate it lol the bass goes so hard on it

[@garychambers5850]

Great song, should've been a single! a #1 Hit!

[@jjberg83]

Never understood the hate for Blue Jay Way. I think it's trippy and the tempo changes keep it interesting.

[@MKG312]

They did a great mix of it on the Beatles Love Cirque du Soleil album

[@nigelmurphy6761]

Agreed that's a really good one alright

[@ineedabrownbutton7870]

The song is fantastic. Gives me chills. I love those strange harmonies and mysterious "foggy" atmosphere. One of my favorites.

[@wrayvon121]

Seems like George didn't have an ending so repeated don't belong 30 times.

[@harrinicholls5940]

Im not gonna lie, i absolutely adore honey pie. Its not exactly a masterpiece, but the lyrics and melody just flow really nicely to me. Theres just something satisfying about it.

[@markv.5962]

yeah, and that solo by john is great! even george said that

[@seanabbins5481]

For the most part, I have liked Paul's "show tune" stuff. It shows a certain musical range and mixes up the different albums. I like Honey Pie, and I also like Martha My Dear and When I'm 64.

[@harrinicholls5940]

@@seanabbins5481 Martha my dear is another highlight of the white album for me

[@whoarethebrainpigs]

agree its a pretty good (not great) (McCartney meets Cole Porter). type of song,,its a bit more complex than yr average pop song .

[@justincase1853]

HONEY PIE IS ON THIS LIST?? There's been 3 strikes, already, and this 4th one is the worst. That song is such a beautiful throwback to an older vibe. Stupid list lmao much dislike

[@agustinnahuelmatera5081]

Honey Pie is an extravagant and unique piece, not suitable for everyone. (Yes, like every song in The White Album, that's why it is my favorite

[@soundheals6922]

You are joking

[@markb20]

Paul liked those, part of his father's world which he got to hear as a child. For me, I'm one of those people who love- yes, love- Wild Honey Pie. I know it's repetitious, but unlike Dig It or Why Don't We DIITR, I find the song (mainly the music) so bizarre, quirky and appealing.

[@rschier1]

In some ways, the song is a precursor to just the kind of thing Queen did occasionally on their earlier albums...

[@grimtraveller7923]

@@soundheals6922 I doubt they are joking. Personally, I love the song and have done so for 44 years. One thing that the Beatles did that they are rarely given credit for, they made it OK for rock/pop bands to move away from the blues and early rock'n'roll and replicate their early influences and newer influences, but in a way that was so creatively dynamic and fresh. It actually starts with "Don't bother me" in 1963 and goes all the way to their break-up. Well, "Honey Pie" is one of those songs. By 1968, the Beatles could get away with a song like this ~ and why shouldn't Paul McCartney express what was in his mind ? As a songwriter myself, you've just got to get it out. I always compare it to a fart. You _could_ just let it go, but you'll not feel comfortable. Songwriters just have to let their songs out. "Wild Honey Pie" is the same. I've long liked that song too. And much as I dislike "Revolution 9", John had to get it out of his system. It's where they were in their heads at the time. There's always someone that will like it.

[@soundheals6922]

@@grimtraveller7923 agreed, well put.

[@kevinputry5655]

"Revolution 9" is not a song. And I love it. It's so different. I just enjoy weird experimental off-the-wall stuff like that. However, I must be in the right mood to listen to it though.

[@TheIgnatzz]

I wouldn't include it in the list, because I respect pushing the envelope. It's why I like the White Album.

[@philipadams4343]

You see, JT? This guy ^ gets it.

[@MarkMikelVideos]

It's very dark and humorous. I tend to laugh a lot through the whole thing. I also enjoy the 5.1 surround version. Though Giles Martin could've done a better job mixing it, it seems to really make sense in surround.

[@abhishanksaran3759]

bro see a psychiatrist

[@marcofk]

It's crap!

[@lucasball3032]

I actually really like Revolution 9, I like the feeling of complete disassociation. Like the mind of a conscious radio

[@scuffedcovers]

yeah its not great, but its very interesting when you hear it there is some sort of odd beauty behind it (im not weird i promise)

[@nisoe860]

I agree, for me it almost sounds like a panic attack. It's a piece more than a song

[@SnowghostFilms]

Think I would a rather them release this and Carnival Of Light as an EP (they are both so long they take up a full side at least) and put Child Of Nature, Junk and Not Guilty on The White Album in it’s place

[@maxdoodleplays3072]

I just feel like it’s not a Beatles song. It’s not there kinda music. If it was another band, maybe but I feel like it’s not for them

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

“I’d rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man,” is a line taken from Elvis’ Baby, Let’s Play House.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

It was Arthur Gunter's original song that Elvis covered during the Sun sessions.

[@MrTCHOSS]

Not to mention its just a metaphor for being a jealous person - which Lennon admitted he was. he isn't actually talking about murdering a girl. "well you know that Im a wicked guy and I was born with a Jealous Mind." Later in life, "I didn't mean to hurt you, Im sorry that I made your cry, I didn't want to hurt you, I'm just a Jealous Guy". The Song has a terrific beat, good guitar work, catchy lyrics. No way in hell it can make a top 10 worst song. For him to say Maxwell Silver's Hammer is acceptable because the guy is aware, just shows this vlogger is insane. No... Lennon was aware. It's in his fucking lyrics of the very song you are chastising. And no where in Maxwell does it make any excuse for Maxwell being an actual killer. In fact, he kills the judge too

[@godozo]

​@@MrTCHOSS I think the difference is that Run For Your Life portrays itself as very serious, whereas Maxwell's Silver Hammer is very much a novelty tune. John's singing style in Run For Your Life sounds very much like a guy in the throes of a jealous rage, and the rest of the band backs up that menace with a spirited take on the tune; whereas Maxwell's Silver Hammer is a bit too naff and cabaret to be taken seriously. Run For Your Life makes you fear for the girl's life (or at least say "Are you guys okay?"), whereas Maxwell's Silver Hammer makes you say "Okay, next song...." That's why Run For Your Life makes this list - it needs to be noted.

[@MrTCHOSS]

@@godozo Run for your life is in the key of D Major, in fact most of the chords used in the song are major. It has a very bright and cherry pop element to it. It is not dark, menacing and mean spirited. It's a pop song with silly lyrics - but at least John was being honest about jealousy that raged within him. What the hell was Maxwell Silver's Hammer? Well, it was a song absolutely hated by every Beatle not named Paul.

[@krystaljames1547]

I love I Like You Too Much and Blue Jay Way and Yes It Is!!!

[@That_Guy--]

I think Blue Jay Way is honestly in my top 10 favorites. It's just got such a unique sound and I like the trippiness of it all. I wish you had titled this "My Top 10 Least Favorite Beatles songs" because everyone likes Beatles songs for different reasons.

[@danieldaniels7571]

Agreed. Always been one of my favorites

[@TerryTrowbridge]

It’s funny how different people are. Op-la-de Op-la-da, Honey Pie, and What Goes On are some of my favorite Beatles songs.

[@darwis4769]

If anything, it just shows how varied the beatles discography really is, you have the anthemic songs (all you need is love), happy songs (obladi-oblada), sad songs (yesterday), ballads, heavy metal, hell even a song about monkeys fucking each other on a road, there's always something to like about the beatles

[@jameskennedy721]

WHAT GOES ON is poor . But MATCHBOX is worse - tho its not their song .

[@-graphics1-379]

When I first heard Revolution 9, I thought it was 9 minutes of noise. Now that I relisten to it, I find it to be more of a stroke of genius than plain noise.

[@miggans21012]

That creepy opera at the end.

[@bodhibrother]

It's a brilliant sonic portrait of the times.

[@Gruppetstudios]

An attack on "Yes It Is" is an attack on my soul

[@sacriste]

Yes is IT

[@jakob_3646]

Yes it is

[@carywiesner769]

Yes, a very good song, with, IMHO, a very good vocal performance by John, especially on the chorus. The song on the list I most disagree with JT about.

[@marcriley6015]

I feel the same way on his bonehead remarks on, "Run For You Life".

[@simonhodgetts6530]

What! How can anyone not like that? It’s sublime!!!

[@claydontplay8783]

I really liked “the ballad of John and Yoko” don’t get the hate for it.

[@someonlinepersona]

I like it too even though I'm not a fan of Yoko. Not because the rumors that she supposedly broke up the band but more because she is a pretentious art snob. She seems like the kind of person who would like Revolution #9.

[@QuillPGall]

@@someonlinepersona I’m gonna have to play a bit of devil’s advocate and say that Yoko was one of the most boundary pushing artists in experimental and early punk rock. The Yoko version of the plastic ono band album along with Fly and Approximately Infinite Universe are really solid imo

[@Mr_Chicha56]

I don’t like it : /

[@bernlin2000]

I think it's telling that the lyrics say: "they didn't even give us a chance" lol. I like the song, and he's wrong that it doesn't fit with the Beatles sound: it jives well with Harrison's "Brown Shoe"

[@someonlinepersona]

@@QuillPGall There is a clip on KZbin of 2 greats, John Lennon and Chuck Berry performing on the Micheal Douglas show. Also, for some reason, Yoko was on stage. She contributed horrible high pitch shrill noises. It was so bad that somebody cut her mic on the second song. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and mine is that Yoko Ono's artistic contributions are absolute pretentious trash. It's easy to push boundaries but it's hard to do it while still creating something good. John Lennon was able to do it but Yoko couldn't.

[@electricroach5169]

the ballad of john and yoko is an insanely well written song and you’re tweaking

[@BillGraper]

Yep, that song is so catchy! I didn't expect that one on the list.

[@Lucky7Sampson]

I'm ashamed to admit it, but there was like a 5 minute period when I thought this song wasn't that good. Don't know what I was thinking. It obviously rules.

[@shadshowadradna]

It would certainly have been on my list.

[@justincase1853]

That seals it. This video is nonsense, if the comments are correct, though I've only just started watching. Blue Jay Way? Obla Di Obla Da? The Ballad of John and Yoko? This video can fuck off, these are all creative bangers lmao

[@MrFroggyMan]

@@justincase1853 they all suck

[@stevelittle5318]

For me, "Yes It Is" is one of those gems of their non-mainstream output-only the Beatles could deliver a B-side this good.

[@Juan6370]

agreed, it's a beautiful song

[@dredmaaa4759]

Agreed thats one of My favorites of the Lads

[@kevinlittlefield4994]

Agreed. Different, but very good. Haunting melody, vulnerable vocal, simple yet thought provoking lyrics.

[@jessicawadleigh9068]

YES! How does one not like ‘Yes It Is’ ??!!

[@peetwine4018]

I guess a lot of people don't like anything with a waltz beat

[@SwaggerSonic]

Run For Your Life is weirdly menacing and morbid, especially for a Beatles song, but I’ve always found it really catchy. I love the way John says “That’s the end-uh” in the chorus

[@rileyjordanmaingque4231]

How about Maxwell

[@AngelaCobbComedy]

I agree. I'm a woman and I LOVE "Run For Your Life". First of all, the opening line, John pulled from the Elvis song, "Baby Let's Play House." Second, it is not even the most misogynistic song on Rubber Soul. "If I Needed Someone" is by FAR more problematic. Personally, I'll take Lennon's passionate possessiveness over George's condescending, dismissive apathy any day of the week.

[@richardhagin3728]

I absolutely love every track on Rubber Soul as much as Revolver and Abbey Road. If they'd included singles imagine the album containing We Can Work It Out/Day Tripper? Heaven!

[@Kermit_T_Frog]

@@AngelaCobbComedy I never interpreted "If I Needed Someone" that way. And find it a bit odd that you do. In it George obviously was saying that he needed someone but was afraid to admit it. That he was hesitating because he was afraid of the emotions he was feeling.

[@agdgdgwngo]

@@AngelaCobbComedy "If I Needed Someone" - Really? Like you sure you haven't mixed it up with some other song? WHOAA!!! You officially have the weirdest definition of misogyny I've ever seen. "I'd rather see you dead than to be with another man" - look, that's an abusive relationship. On the other hand 'If I needed Someone' is basically George saying "no thanks, I'm already taken". I'm sorry if this came across as condescending mansplaining, but going off your comment I thought you'd prefer that to dismissive apathy.