TOP TEN GREATEST BEATLES SONGS ! *in my humble opinion*

Hi! This list is subject to change at any moment, except for perhaps the songs residing at #1.
What’s your top ten?!
Do we share any of the same ranking???
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[@rickypickles5046]

To say, "I love The Beatles!" is an understatement. Their catalog is so diverse that one may change the top ten with a change in one's feelings, situation or mood.

[@johnpress]

Wow! Choosing "Happiness is a Warm Gun" is really impressive. Few would do so. The drums on 'In My Life' merited mention. And your appreciation of "Because" is really sublime. Thank you for this final Beatles Crystal Bomb!!

[@methdxman]

Maybe fans wouldn't, but critics would. It was an easy standout when the album came out, it was all four beatles favorite song from the white album.

[@alanmusicman3385]

Yeah it's a suprising inclusion.

[@TAJMofficial]

You think "Happiness is a Warm Gun" isn't a fan favorite?

[@johnpress]

@@TAJMofficial A couple people below were surprised too! It's seems too menacing to be popular. But, I'm with you, it's an obvious great!

[@alanmusicman3385]

@@TAJMofficial It doesn't appear in many of the numerous "top 10 Beatles tracks" which are around. It's often around in the lower half of "Top 30/50" lists though so I guess it has a significant number of fans!

[@walterpanovs]

A wonderfully original list. I love how you combine your thoughtful musical insights with your emotional responses. That's the perfect way to appreciate great music. It's been such a pleasure to go on this journey with you. Thanks.

[@rockpaizis4088]

Crystal, you are wise beyond your years. "Because", was an excellent choice for #1. I only learned this recently: I've always known Lennon was big on wordplay. You may know this already, but notice, "...the WORLD is round, it TURNS me on". "...the WIND is high, it BLOWS my mind". "...the sky is BLUE, it makes me CRY". I didn't know that for the 40+ years I've listened to this song.

[@hw343434]

Wow Genius lyrics, every time you read them they just get BETTER, deeper and more meaningful in a simple yet profound way 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Me too!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

"Fool on the Hill" is an interesting choice! It usually doesn't get as much love as most other Beatles songs. It was one of my favorites as a child - we had the album when it first came out, when I was 6. I was allowed to use the record changer (as it was called) and played the grooves off.

[@CrystalShannon4]

That makes my heart so happy!! Do you think you would still be able to play it today??

[@grichard1585]

@@CrystalShannon4 You should check out an 11 year old Bjork sing Fool on the Hill in Icelandic ... she also plays the Recorder .. so cute kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuvmYSLhL15qNU

[@debjorgo]

@@grichard1585 Wow! Hard to believe she went on to record with the Sugarcubes.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

My first musical instrument was a recorder. I could play this song, too, but I could really jam to “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. LOL

[@debjorgo]

@@Sweetish_Jeff_ I used to play a pretty credible Go and Tell Aunt Rhody on my sister's recorder.

[@pablomets]

Great top 10 list and so different from my top 10 list which still today is this: 10- Let It Be 09- Hey Jude 08- We Can Work it Out 07- Dear Prudence 06- Here, There and Everywhere 05- In My Life 04- Here Comes The Sun 03- A day In The Life 02- Tomorrow Never Knows 01- Strawberry Fields Forever Thank You for sharing your great Beatles experience. I’ll be looking forward for your next music journey.

[@456012]

Respect for putting tomorrow never knows in your top 10

[@debjorgo]

You have a couple of my picks. I forgot about Tomorrow Never Knows. Funny how many of us have our top 10s that have so few overlaps.

[@vortexpilot5096]

Glad "Dear Prudence" is getting some love. It would be high on my top 10.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

One song you never see on these lists of top tens is FIXING A HOLE. It's not on my list either. I like it tho.

[@betsyab121]

I like that top 10!

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

I love young people loving The Beatles. I’ve been a Beatles fan since 1964. Still hearing new things in the recordings and still connecting with the songs. The Beatles are the gift that keep on giving. 💙🎶💙

[@scottmoyle879]

“Because” was the first Beatles song that really hit me. It made my hair stand on end. I don’t think I could choose a top ten but it would include In my life and Happiness is a warm gun. I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. What a beautiful song he gifted you and he had taste.

[@eljohndoe6109]

1. I've got a feeling 2. the medley 3. dear prudence 4. helter skelter 5. lovely rita 6. the night before 7. for no one 8. oh darling 9. I'm looking through you 10. baby, you're a rich man

[@matrobnew]

ooh, i could get behind this list. I wouldn't have considered I've Got a Feeling for top honors before seeing the Get Back documentary, but now, why not. Prudence and Rita are definitely correct choices from those albums. Rich Man, a boldly outside-the-canon choice; I might go with Hello Goodbye from that sequence but they're all good.

[@levisconemills]

McCartney’s followers hehe..

[@evesapple]

1. Tomorrow Never Knows 2. The medley (And then in no order) 3. Youve got to hide your love away 4. In My Life 5. Eleanor Rigby 6. Norwegian Wood 7. Across the Universe 8. Love you to 9. Long and Winding Road 10. Ill follow the sun. With 'Flying' as my bonus. :) I think I have more 'Lennon' songs as my favourites (because they always change) but McCartney is my favourite Beatle. He pushed them not only in terms of quantity but with the experimentation in the studio and with the amount of different instruments used. I think Lennon would have been happy to stick as a straight rock band.

[@user-xt1kx4ik8g]

@@evesapple 'Lennon would have been happy to stick as a straight rock band', as he did when writing 'Tomorrow never knows', 'Strawberry Fields Forever', etc., etc.

[@evesapple]

@@user-xt1kx4ik8g Im well aware of the songs that are attributed to Lennon- Im merely going based on what he himself said about how the Beatles were at their peak playing in the bars of Hamburg. Im also going on what George Martin said about McCartney being the one who predominately stayed in the studio as he was the one most interested in experimenting with the different sounds.

[@donw804]

Somehow, I just knew that Because would be your numero uno! It is just so perfectly beautiful. A couple of fast comments... First, as a child of the 60's who grew up with the Beatles as the soundtrack of my youth, I love 95% of the songs they made and still like the other 5% quite well. I would be hard pressed to come up with a top ten. Second, it always warms my heart when I see a young person fully appreciate the scope and genius of the Beatles. And you, my dear Crystal, show that technical and emotional appreciation better than any other I've seen. It's been a joy watching your journey. Thank you.

[@vortexpilot5096]

Ditto, Don! The Beatles wielded a special power in my coming of age process, back in the day. And yes, Crystal's journey here has been stellar!

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

I completely agree with Don and Vortex. (A statement I never thought I'd hear myself say.) But yeah, Crystal you were mesmerizing in your analyses of the fab fours tunes. I especially liked how at times it sounded like you inhaled helium for a few seconds. I've never seen any do that except Britney. My least favorite Beatle song was You Know My Name (Look up the Number). They all sound like they're smashed on gin. They set out to make a horrible song and they succeeded.

[@kokomojoe6552]

Your Descriptions of these songs are so inciteful, Love It. You did your Homework. There is only one Beatle's World, no-one can ever touch them. God they were Great.

[@meuzukman]

I am 73 years old and fell in love with the Beatles when I first saw them on the Ed Sulivan show. I am really enjoying hearing your analysis and the personal feelings you have for them. It warms my heart to see young people discovering their genius. I love all your selections. The Long and Winding Road has an interesting history. The orchestral and choral overdubs were added by Phil Spector. Paul was not happy with it. I' have always liked it the way it is, but I have heard it without the overdubs I do like it better. I would really struggle with a top ten but I love For No One, Here There and Everywhere, and She's Leaving Home. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@IvorPresents]

Never liked the Spector touch. Would very much like to hear the "Naked" album. It could not be anything but an improvement.

[@danilolima4436]

Great list! Here's mine: 10 - Here Comes the Sun 9 - I Saw Her Standing There 8 - I Want You (She's So Heavy) 7 - The Long and Winding Road 6 - Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End 5 - Across the Universe 4 - She's Leaving Home 3 - While My Guitar Gently Weeps 2 - Here, There and Everywhere 1 - Strawberry Fields Forever

[@errolingram2669]

Your Dad had great taste. He would be so proud of what you are doing and the way you are doing it. Thanks.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Wow thank you so much for saying this to me! Really means a lot me 💜

[@matrobnew]

Crystal, this whole Journey has been such a gift to us, and this top-ten list is the cherry on top --your signature combination of keen analysis and emotional resonance. I personally think that any fan's top-ten Beatles list would need to be revised at least monthly at first, and then probably annually for the rest of your life. That being the case, I don't think any particular 10-list needs to cause undue stress, since we should all hopefully realize how arbitrary and fluid these things are within the much larger universe of the Beatles' gorgeous music. But it was fun in any case to listen to your list and try to guess what remained, as a way of testing our grasp of Crystal-world. I knew in advance that your list would be heavily weighted toward Abbey Road and Let it Be, from your initial reactions. Including "Warm Gun" was definitely bold--as bold as excluding Hey Jude (or Day in the Life, for that matter)--and testifies to your not yet being heavily influenced by The Canon. In George-land, while I love "Here Comes the Sun" I can definitely get behind both Something and Gently Weeps as the more thrilling songs. Back to Abbey, I had to laugh when your honorable-mention list showed your struggle to prevent that album from totally colonizing the list. Here's the thing: you will have decades, many decades to revisit the Beatles, and if you want to spend an entire decade being helplessly ravished by Abbey Road, that is TOTALLY OK. Another decade, White Album. Pepper. Revolver. Whatever. That music isn't going anywhere. Meanwhile, I did guess about four in that you were going to end up with Because as No.1, since it hadn't appeared by then. It was so clear from your initial reaction that it had its hooks in deep, very deep. Especially given the slant of this list, I would really, really love to hear your reaction to the Get Back documentary, since they were writing not only all the Let It Be songs but about half of Abbey Road as well. Obviously you can't live-react to an 8-hour doc, but just your thoughts/feelings. Just whenever you have the chance. Above all, though, thanks again for letting us in on your journey.

[@johnyarusso4953]

Excellent list Crystal. I'm so glad you had a couple from George and I was a little surprised Happiness is a warm gun was on your list. It's on my list as well along with about half of your choices as well.

[@jamesduggan7200]

My dad loved "Ticket to Ride." He also was quite young when he passed. Thx Crystal, you're a treasure.

[@slw59]

Fun video! I was surprised that “And I Love Her” didn’t make the list, as well as “She’s Leaving Home”. Those are absolute perfection!!

[@cameronrobertson5977]

10. Long, Long, Long 9. Because 8. I want you (she’s so heavy) 7. Eleanor Rigby 6. Within you without you 5. A day in the life 4. Julia 3. While my guitar gently weeps 2. She’s leaving home 1. Something HM Strawberry fields forever, being for the benefit of Mr Kite, I’ll follow the sun, Help, Twist and shout, let it be, I me mine, A hard days night, in my life and Yesterday

[@Amadeusthegreat100]

Excellent list. The Beatles are my favorite group ever and,,,,,it's a long story. Briefly: The White album is my favorite album of all time. I was 15 when I first heard it in '83. The Beatles had been my favorite for years but I knew the one album and single that my mum had and whatever got played on the radio. She Loves You, Help, stuff like that. I heard the white album and the long and short of it is that this album had the biggest impact on me as a musician and music listener. Nothing else will ever come close. This album is 'ground zero' for me. Everything I ever liked before or since all eminates out of this album front wards and backwards. Sound strange? Well, the track on the LP that impacted me the most out of 30 impactful songs was 'Revolution 9'. This album and this track taught me a lesson I decided I really wanted to learn: that anything can be music and any kind of music can be good music. No matter the genre. That's what the white album did to/for me. Now songs I would consider favorites largely cater to an emotional need for a catharsis if you will. Every single song on every single bit of plastic makes me feel good but some take me further. 'HEY JUDE' is number one. Not only my favorite Beatles song but my favorite song of all time. When there's a need for a release, 'HELTER SKELTER' is my goto. DEAR PRUDENCE and HAPPINESS IS... are more big ones there. Because of my brain, I sometimes long for altered states. Anything to make me feel different and the big songs that help with that are UNIVERSE, STRAWBERRY FIELDS, IT'S ALL TOO MUCH, TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS. I'd say SHE SAID SHE SAID is good for that. But that one was about a bad trip. Stuff I like simply because they're enjoyable would include, SHE LOVES YOU, AND I LOVE HER, HELP, IF I NEEDED SOMEONE, DIG A PONY, 'The long one', ie the medley from MONEY to THE END on Abbey Road. But like I said, I love them all. I simply cannot get bored of The Beatles. No matter the phase I might be in, whether I'm in a punk phase, a prog phase, a jazz/classical/hillbilly phase, I can listen to The Beatles anytime. Thanks for these videos. I really enjoyed reliving the discovery phase as it were.

[@stevebrown3660]

You are spot on with your list. I personally could never pick a list of any kind involving the Beatles. Just too many songs. Songs from the early days like Thank You Girl and later with Here Comes the Sun would make any list of Beatles fans. To me every Beatles recording is a top ten. I have listened to the Beatles since 1963 and will do so when I pass. They truly changed the world. Nothings gonna change my world..♥️

[@joshjonesspiritualityofmus5280]

Hi Crystal. What a beautiful selection of songs and your choice of BECAUSE as number one captures why your whole exploration of the Beatles music has been a delight. Of all the reviewers on You Tube doing this, you stand out because you cut to the emotional heart of what makes the Beatles who they are. You bring out their spiritual resonance that has touched the hearts of countless people down the decades regardless of race, culture and creed. I love your beautiful reflections on the music and how you highlight the amazing vocal expressions, so important to each song. Thank you for all you've brought to this journey and continued prayers for your own journey of the loss and grief of your precious Dad.

[@keymack2477]

Great job Crystal, on ALL of your Beatles reaction videos! I am so pleased I stumbled across them early and have been here for the duration! You are such an excellent reactor I will be here for every music reaction video or album you ever cover, even if I don't like the band! I loved your list, I love Because! You surprised me with "Happiness Is . . ". I can't pick a top ten, but if I had to "Here There And Everywhere", "If I Fell" and "For No One" would on my list. The only thing wrong with your channel is that you don't have hundreds of thousands more subscribers because you DESERVE them! Thank you so much!!!!

[@cometogether999]

Great list, Crystal! Surprised and pleased to see "Happiness is a Warm Gun" on it. "While my Guitar Gently Weeps" is also one of my faves. "Rocky Raccoon" also gets an honorable mention for me. My list in no particular order: A Day in the Life While My Guitar Gently Weeps Because I'm Only Sleeping Tomorrow Never Knows I Will Two of Us I Want You (She's so Heavy) The whole Abbey Road Medley And of course, Come Together. Honestly, I could list nearly all Beatles songs as favorites. They hold such a special place in my personal musical journey.

[@Trendyflute]

Great insight and descriptions, a wonderful unique list that reflects your experience and taste! I particularly support the inclusion of Happiness Is A Warm Gun, you are so right it unfolds like the seasons!!

[@kcjc]

I’ve tried making lists multiple times and change my mind almost immediately after, so lots of kudos for just making a list. Cool picks too!

[@scottschienmann8461]

Thanks so much for all the time and effort you put in to your videos. Always enjoy them. My top ten would have about 30 songs in it

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

Oh Crystal, you picked a fabulous list. Many of your songs are also on my list. Here it is: 10. Sexy Sadie 9. I'll Be Back 8. Help 7. I'm Only Sleeping 6. Something 5. Let it Be 4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 3. Eleanor Rigby 2. Here There & Everywhere and my number one Beatles song is: 1. BECAUSE I love your answer as to why. Just because.

[@debjorgo]

Your list is closer to her's than mine.

[@Talisman09]

I would absolutely refuse to make a top ten lol

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

I've never seen Martha my Dear on anyone's Beatles top 10 list except for you. In My Life is #1 for me.

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

@@jeffreykaufmann2867 I made a mistake. That's a great song about a dog but if I had a do over, I would remove that and insert I'M ONLY SLEEPING. Sorry, Sir Paul.

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

@@jacksonmorganfroghin4815 Im only Sleeping is one of my favorite Beatles song cause I hate mornings.

[@colin8007]

great list! combines hits, fan favorites, and deeper cuts. obviously the work of a true Beatles fan

[@robmarjenberg677]

That's so awesome Crystal. Surprising, passionate and very insightul video. Beautfully constructed analysis. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@JS-wi9mw]

So sorry for your loss!! May your dad rest in peace. Been lovin your videos so keep up the great (heartfelt) work!

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kindness from the bottom of my heart! Your profile name is actually his initials! ♥️

[@howcotube]

Managed to watch all your Beatles album/song reactions. You do such a wonderful and meaningful job on each of their songs. No question about the top 10 songs ever changing. I cannot come up with a top 10 would not even try. Love them all. I was amazed you had Happiness is a warm gun on your list. I love that one and would also put it way up on my list too if I had one that is. I would also have to include I'll be Back, Two of Us. and I get goosebumps when I hear "It's only love". Penny Lane is maybe in my top 5. Anyway it was fun to listen and watch along with you. Such a bright, lovely young lady and you know your stuff. Enjoy the rest of your music reactions and I will await your Beatles solo material. !!!

[@dain7]

Great list, it shows you really respect their art, great insights too, beautiful! Here's my own list! - 1. In My Life 2. She Loves You 3. All My Loving 4. Money, (That's What I Want) - (The Anthology 1 live version) 5. Strawberry Fields Forever 6. Tell Me Why 7. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 8. Nowhere Man 9. I've Just Seen A Face 10. Revolution (Heavy Version) Worthy mentions- I Saw Her Standing There, Eight Days a week, Twist and Shout, You won't See Me, All I've Got To Do, Hey Bulldog, Eleanor Rigby, Let It Be, Hey Jude, Yesterday, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Don't Let Me Down, You Really Got A Hold On Me, Yer Blues, Come Together, Something, Sexy Sadie, I Will, Please Mister Postman, I Am The Walrus, Oh Darling! It Wont Be long, Here There and Everywhere, Girl, I'm Only Sleeping, Because

[@roberthamill1277]

After watching your Beatles Top Ten, and reading all of the comments, prior to starting mine, I don't believe that I can add much more without being redundant. But I can say that there are very, very few Beatles songs that I'm not a fan of, and I'll not put forth my list as others have, Because (see what I did there, huh?) there would probably be a tie among multiple songs for each slot. Each song carries a memory and a message for me, all dear to me, just as you'll now have the same. I enjoyed watching your reactions, saw moments when you heard something that grabbed your soul, looking up at the camera in disbelief at what you were listening to, and sometimes I laughed, and sometimes it brought a tear, but always in a joyous way seeing that same appreciation that I, too, once felt. Please continue on the road you're traveling, and, every chance you get, put on some Beatles whenever friends are with you, but don't announce your intentions. Just look at their faces, and enjoy. The Beatles will do that to you. You're now one of us, and that's special. You wear it well. ✌️♥️

[@mmdurante1616]

Brilliant fucking list! I'm so glad you're paying Because and Fool on the Hill their dues. These two have always been among my favorite Beatles songs. I would've found a way to get Here, There and Everywhere in the top ten and maybe She's Leaving Home and Don't Let Me Down and For No One and And I Love Her, and If I Fell and ..... Nevermind, it's a top ten.

[@adolfoandreavila7104]

Great list, it was a surprise to see "Because" as your number 1 hehe, but is a great choice since that song is very interesting and beautiful. This is my top 10: 10. This Boy 9. If I Fell 8. Help! 7. In My Life 6. Happiness Is A Warm Gun 5. Girl 4. I'm Only Sleeping 3. Tomorrow Never Knows 2. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) 1. Strawberry Fields Forever And yes, all songs are Lennon songs because he is the number 1 reason of why The Beatles are my favorite band of all time. His songs speak to me and I love to sing this songs ;)

[@hw343434]

“Girl” is so great, all of these, I would add “Dear Prudence”

[@davidfisher8821]

Great list! We have a few favorites in common, but that’s the cool thing about The Beatles! They have so many classics, my list would change from month to month. You really should do The Anthology series, you’ll love hearing the songs in their earlier incarnations, it’s fascinating!

[@berenerchamion4654]

That's a wonderful list! I have tried for years to come up with my own personal top 10 Beatles songs and I have never been able to do it. Too many great songs. My favorites change almost daily with my mood. I'm able to choose a favorite with other bands I love such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Queen but not the GOAT. Great job!

[@aremedy4785]

Great and very individual list Crystal! 🙂 A proper fan's list; I like that you weren't just picking best-selling singles. Number one was a surprise, but I see what you mean...

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much my friend! :)

[@adrianodonnell9903]

Great video. Great list. And I was surprised by your number one but not the first nine. Because is a brilliant piece of music. So many beautiful songs. I'm going to play some Beatles music right now - you make it fresh.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Wow thank you so much!! And although my top ten changes so often, I am not sure that my #1 will be changing any time soon!

[@rickcrane9883]

I’m writing this before I watch your top 10. Just finished binging your entire Beatle reaction catalog. I just turned 70 and the Beatles have been an integral part of my life. It has been refreshing, Crystal, to re-experience the music through a fresh set of ears. I appreciate your appreciation of the genius that was the Beatles. My 15 year old granddaughter is currently discovering the Beatles and it makes me realize that their music is, indeed, timeless. (I’ll comment again after I hear your top 10. )

[@Comedy4cast]

Fascinating list. Some things on here that I have not seen on other lists over the years. Nice, fresh take.

[@jugibur2117]

It's very fascinating to see what top songs you and the other commentators have chosen. It seems like there is no Beatles song that wouldn't be someone's favorite :-) Simply incredible what the Beatles have done in this short periode of time! I could not make a strict ranking now, it also changes according to whim and mood. I look forward to seeing your other videos!

[@1953jazzman]

Very interesting and well thought out list! One of the greatest things about The Beatles body of work is that the bar for creativity is set so incredibly high that everyone's top ten list can be different and yet just as justified and valid as yours or mine! I'm so glad you enjoyed the journey and I'm very much looking forward to whatever you choose to tackle next!

[@jamesg7822]

thank you sharing your journey - all of them - much appreciated - I was enjoying - listen to the songs with you then go to the albums. and listen again to my favourite band

[@lawrencewittig9004]

Another nice job by you !... i think that my top 10 is ever changing depending on my mood and the world around me...that's one of the things that is great about the Beatles, so many great, life altering (and music altering) tunes... the thing that impressed me about this list is the nice spread of John, Paul and George songs... many folks find one sound or another as their favorite and their lists seem to concentrate on that Beatles tunes... this is really an impossible task..

[@jakobsnvarolafsson8382]

It´s a great list and some of it surprised me but it shows that their songs can have different meanings to different people, and that is what is so great about the Beatles. My number one is a Day in the Life and I think Something would be higher on my list. Gongratulations on finishing your journey through the wonder of the Beatles it was fun and interesting sharing a part of it with you.

[@hongfang2508]

I absolutely love the way you described those songs

[@evanleehome2178]

I've really enjoyed your reactions and analysis as a formally trained musician. Enlightening and entertaining. Thank you, Crystal. Keep of the great takes!

[@timebandito4278]

Kudos on including "The Long And Winding Road" on your list. Such a beautiful song that always brings me to tears. I'd be hard pressed to pick 10 favorites but my personal list would also have to include "I Want To Tell You," "Sexy Sadie," "She's Leaving Home," and "For No One "

[@paulwalker9421]

Thank you Crystal looking forward to more ! Again thank you !

[@fernandoesparza3347]

Wonderful choices, wonderful analysis, just simply wonderful, as to what's next go with your heart and your beloved Dad's nudging 10) "Because": beautiful vocals that shine even more angelic on the acapella version on "Anthology 3"; 9) "Two Of Us": nostalgic, wether loved ones or pals, very nostalgic; 8) "With A Little Help From My Friends": Ringo's best Beatle vocal; 7) "It's All Too Much": George gives a run for the money to Jimi Hendrix in a majestic nod to the world of psychedalia with roots still in one's home; 6) "I Am The Walrus": giving the fans gobbledegook instead became more fuel to fire of Beatles' song meanings; 5) "And I Love Her": Paul at his best with a very simple heartfelt love song touched by George's acoustic pickings; 4): "Nowhere Man": John says what we all sometimes feel; 3) "Eleanor Rigby": Paul gives his take on the same subject with George Martin's string arrangement that nails it; 2) "Across The Universe": "Images of broken light..." and John creates his literary magnum opus for the ages; 1) "Let It Be": Paul gives this hymnal classic a strong voice of Hope, and I prefer the single version, much more subdued and refined 🎶 Great job Crystal! (and of course being Beatle fans, with their wealth of material, always subject to change, like the waves of an ocean) 🌊🎶🎶🎶👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@amymills2413]

Nice choices Crystal ! I really like the acoustic version of while my guitar gently weeps which you can hear on the beatkes anthology

[@bobmessier5215]

It warmed my heart to see you finish your Beatles journey. Like your father and the rest of us, we all shared the passion of this legendary music. Thank you Crystal, for joining us.

[@marcuspi999]

Finish???

[@geneobrien8270]

I love watching your face and body language, as you're so obviously totally drawn into this great music. It's so great to see someone experience it and appreciate it for what it is. Keep up the great work!!

[@brianvanalstyne113]

Loved your very articulate comments and reviews to the songs. My list would be very, very different. But to see your explanation of enjoyment of the music is great. Good job!!!

[@tjcint]

Crystal, so pleased you have "Because" at number one. It is a sublime, transcendent masterpiece. One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, of any era.

[@garyodom6574]

Great list! You are special. I've loved tagging along on your journey.😊

[@PeterBuwen]

WOW! What a selection! During your video I had so many thoughts about things to be said. But in the end when you named 'Because' as your number one - wow again - that drove tears into my eyes. And with this number one everything is said: because...! You are at the end of your Beatles journey and let me say with Beatles words: And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make. So thank you for the love you gave us by your Beatles journey! You are blessed by that!

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you Peter!! Thank you for giving me your time and taking this journey along with me! It has meant so much to me and now to see your kind words, just goes beyond words! 💜 I am not quite done with the journey, I still have to delve into the solo albums and I believe I will go over the Love album very soon as well! Hope you stick around as you are a part of this journey of mine and your presence is much much appreciated here in this community we have built of true love for the greatest music!

[@PeterBuwen]

@@CrystalShannon4 Thank you again! This journey has meant a lot to me too. Look: the experience of listening to a song for the very first time is usually not repeatable. But you gave me the feeling to make this experience again. That was a huge gift you offered to me. So let me give you a present too by a thought of mine: you can see The Beatles in two ways. Either as a band that is existing when all of the four members are playing together. Or you see them like I decided - as a phenomenon where each of them (John, Paul, George and Ringo) is 'The Beatles' by himself. So that means that there is Beatles around until today because every solo album of one of the Four was (and is) in that meaning a Beatles album.

[@josephfilocomo8988]

Beautiful, perceptive, moving, commentary on some of the greatest music ever written. I salute you Crystal. Best wishes.

[@UhHuhOhYeh]

I love your top ten Crystal and another great video. Thank you for the Beatles journey. My top ten for the next hour. 1. Come together 2. Fool on the hill 3. In my life 4. She’s leaving home 5. Flying 6. Fixing a hole 7. Happiness is a warm gun 8. Golden slumbers 9. Carry that weight 10. The end

[@chairmanmeow3693]

First time I've ever seen Fixing A Hole on anyone's list. I have to say it is growing on me as the years go by

[@isadoreladuca7532]

Even though I would probably pick some other songs, your analysis is wonderful. So heartfelt. Thanks. (I wouldn't even attempt this.)

[@seatownfan]

You bring good insight and analysis to these Beatles' songs. I agree for the most part with your selections. Minor thing, I wish you could extend the songs out a little. 🐞🥰

[@wilhelmhagberg8854]

Nice video! I like your personal and refreshing reflections on the songs.

[@paulhoward6158]

An interesting and unexpected number one. I understand how you came to this choice. The harmonies are the best of of all their amazing work. Thank you for a wonderful journey.

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

thanks for the journey. and your expression is getting more poetic. it was fun listening to your descriptive interpretations. but did you notice you included no rock songs in your list? they're all ballads. in my mind, this why so many think of the beatles as a "ballad" band. i don't. to me, the ballads, for the most part, only enhance the rock and roll. but like you said, your list could change at any time. that's why i say i have 100 favorite beatle songs. because, the fact is, i do! that's what's so great about them. just wanted to add i just lost my mom last week and my dad a little over a year ago. they were both 90 and were married for over 70 years. i think they had happy lives. i sure hope so. thanks for the video!

Great list. Very well thought out. I'm glad you included "Happiness is a Warm Gun" and even more so to see "Because" coming at first. Great choice.

[@marcozirpolli453]

Saudações!! Sou do Brasil, e descobri seu canal assim, de repente, ao acaso, e a cada vídeo me apaixono cada vez mais pelo seu "feeling" musical!!!! Adorei sua escolha...as músicas dos Beatles ficaram muito bem representadas por "Because"!!! Continue com esse amor pela música, pois você será cada vez maior e mais conhecida por todos seus valores!!! Parabéns!!!

[@billrice799]

Love your take on The Beatles, Crystal. Enjoyed the journey. Because is a great choice for your number one song. Sonic bliss.

[@David44763]

Thank you crystal! Still would love to see you do a few covers. ❤️🌹🧚🏽‍♂️

[@BecomeConsciousNow]

I appreciate how much effort and thought you put into this list. Great choices and you gave your own personal reasons for your choices which nobody can disagree with. Very intelligently done.

[@syater]

I'm glad you chose Fool on the Hill as one of your ten. It wouldn't occur to me to add it to my own list but having turned your light on it let me see it as a perfectly reasonable choice. A lovely, wistful tune that I must have always loved more than I realized. So thank you !

[@paulashcroft9035]

Crystal, Absolutely loving your take on the fantastic Beatles music catalogue. I was a teenager when all this was happening and I can tell you, there was no feeling on earth like the anticipation of a new Beatles record coming out, because it was " Satisfaction guaranteed " As for picking a Top Ten, I like your choice , but it is Mission Impossible. Well done Crystal.

[@marcribe6483]

I loved your insightful text expanding on your why's forn each song. Better than the list itself, which I know from personal experience can change very easily depending on ones mood. I particularly enjoyed the four season association to Happiness Is A Warm Gun; a connection I never made. On another note, you seem to be smiling again with a positive vibe. Grief can be exhausting, we know. I'm happy to see you're in a happier place now. Be well. Warm wishes.

[@FredGarnett]

Thanks Crystal, delightful as ever. I heard all the Beatles tracks when they came out in the 60s starting with Please Please Me, She Loves You, Twist and Shout, Hard Days Night, I Feel Fine, The Word, Strawberry Fields Forever, I Am The Walrus, Revolution and Hey Jude were the 10 tracks that blew my head off the most on first hearing them at the time. My top ten now? Quite different. Because was a big surprise, a John and Yoko composition too...

[@quietwoodworking]

A beautiful list. The Beatles made so many amazing songs. My top 10 keep changing over the years but some of yours are on my current list.

[@gammaanteria]

Great choices! "Happiness is a Warm Gun" would make my own Top 10, and I loved your inclusion (for personal reasons, too long to get into here) of "The Fool on the Hill." And "Because" is such an interesting, quite different (and worthy!) pick for #1.

[@gregbocadella02]

Wonderful picks! It'd be great to see your reaction to some of the Beatles' solo work, especially John Lennon's stuff like Imagine and his last album: Double Fantasy. Lots of songs on there that evoke Beatles nostalgia.

[@gigaryman2023]

Like the way you speak about each song. I've looked at so many lists and most are the same stuff (Here Comes The Sun, Let It Be, A Day In The Life, Lucy In The Sky, etc....) And it's really refreshing to see Because, Happiness Is A Warm Gun, and Across The Universe here.

[@benoitrenaud519]

Looking forward to your next explorations!

[@spiderwebs20]

Thanks for taking us thru this Beatles journey with you. Great list! Making a list is so hard cause they have so many amazing songs. Here’s my current list: 1. I am the Walrus 2. While my guitar gently weeps 3. Strawberry Fields Forever 4. A Day in the Life 5. Something 6. Fool on the Hill 7. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds 8. In My Life 9. Here Comes the Sun 10. Let it Be

[@hw343434]

Beautiful list. Walrus 🔥🤯🔥

[@nicholasgordon2232]

Such a great list. Idek if I’d be able to do a top 10. So many options 🤣

[@Prams35]

Hey Crystal!Absolutely love listening to the way you dissect every song. So glad to be part of the journey but wait, you absolutely should give a listen (Maybe a reaction even!?) to The Beatles' Love album which in my opinion is probably the greatest remix album ever made. It's George Martin's last project before his passing and it really is a great album to listen to from start till end. That said, I hope you are doing well and have a great year :')

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much for the recommendation my friend!! I already have the next two videos filmed BUT I can definitely give Love a look at next, if you can stay around for it 🧡 Love and appreciate you so much.

[@CowmanUK]

Excellent top ten. I'd have had to put Paperback Writer and Hey Bulldog in there somewhere, but the problem is which ones I'd take out to do so. But I agree wholeheartedly with your ten. I was surprised to see Happiness Is A Warm Gun in there, which I also love. It isn't usually in people's listed faves. I've loved following you on this musical journey and look forward to see where you take us next! It's been a real Magical Mystery Tour so far!

[@wpollock1]

Love your list! You have such a great ear for music. Personally, the only other songs that I would consider in the top 10 would be "For No One" and "Golden Slumbers" although I am a sucker for a melancholy ballad.

[@liberxionzion5959]

Nice and unusual list explained with such love for the music of the Beatles. It's lovely. Since you were a lot into ballads i was kinda hoping to see Dear Prudence in there, this one being one of my own absolute favs. But anyway, keep listening!

[@stevewturnbull]

Just wonderful. I love your passion and insight. So many brilliant bands but The Beatles are on a different level and always will be.

[@CrystalShannon4]

Thank you so much Steve! 🧡🧡🧡 Let me know what you think of today’s post: kzbin.infoegZrBnVEPTY?feature=share

[@ianh1984]

Love how you express such emotion while listening. I sense great empathy in you! It's hard to narrow it down to ten, but I shall do my best: 10. You Never Give Me Your Money 9. Dear Prudence 8. Hey Bulldog 7. And Your Bird Can Sing 6. Happiness Is A Warm Gun 5. You Can't Do That 4. Here There And Everywhere 3. Something 2. Long, Long, Long 1. Dig A Pony That's just my list today. It'll likely be ever changing for the rest of my life. It's impossible to narrow it down to such a small number! Too many great songs!

[@outlawdawnllc]

Great list!

[@Kieop]

I struggled with my list too. For awhile, I was really considering You Can't Do That. Great to see it getting some love. What a great track (despite the subject)!

[@petehealy9819]

What a deeply beautiful, deeply insightful journey you've taken us on with you, Crystal. I grew up with The Beatles, have always loved them, and your fresh perspective has made it even better. Thank you so much.

[@charlier711]

Really like the originality of your list! Don't see a lot of those on a Top 10. It veers toward later Beatles which where I think of as their best stuff too. My Top 10 might include a couple in earlier times including Help, If I Fell, Hard Day's Night. Sorry for the loss of your Dad. He lives within you. God Bless.

[@gabrocking]

Crystal, you've made a really great list, it was full of so many amazing songs, not to mention some unexpected picks, mostly Happiness is a warm gun and Because, both are great songs but I've never heard them mentioned as much as they deserve. You've inspired me to make my own list, so thanks for that. 10. Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da 9. Help! 8. Hey Jude 7. Dear Prudence 6. Rocky Raccoon 5. A Day In the Life 4. Yesterday 3. Strawberry Fields Forever 2. I've Got a Feeling 1. Oh! Darling The majority is made up of McCartney songs, just because I love his melodies and the themes he uses in his songs, any of the songs could change in ranking depending on the day, but I think that the top of the list would stay mostly the same, I love the melancholy that you can hear in Yesterday, the insecurity that we've all felt that appears on Help!, the themes of overcoming your weakness found in Dear Prudence, the dreamy feeling and wonder of Strawberry Fields Forever as well as A Day In the Life (Not to mention the genius and juxtaposition in the lyrics), the raw emotion that McCartney displays on I've got a feeling as well as Oh! Darling is incredible and something that I've always aspired to as a musician to-be. I love the way that these songs make me feel, allowing me to look inward and at myself as a person, as well as make my acknowledge my emotions. Crystal, thank you for making re-realize my love of The Beatles and for allowing me to listen to these songs with someone else. I hope that whatever you do next, you find some kind of new and exciting sound you've never heard before.

[@jwb932]

Nice list! I was glad to see Dear Prudence because I feel it doesn't get enough love.

[@giannirizzi8646]

Great choices Crystal! Great like you!!!

[@bh9225]

You are good, a very thorough analysis of each selection.

[@malvanlondon8683]

Well done for achieving this almost impossible task. lol. My favourite Beatles song is (and over the years has remained) Nowhere Man - but I couldn't even narrow down any other songs and make such a list. (Maybe The Word as number two.) Anyhow, great list - and thanks for sharing about your dad.

[@bradwilliams7198]

Crystal, there are no bad Top 10 lists of Beatles songs! The fact that yours is a little unconventional (without Yesterday or Hey Jude, for example) shows us that you've thought about it for a lot and picked the songs that most resonated with YOU. And the shout out to your dad on Across the Universe and Fool on the Hill was very touching. Thank you for sharing your faves with us!

[@rifyrafi]

Crystal, Congratulations for having a list. I've had a top 10 list that changes every 5 years since 1975. It really depends on my mood. They have soooo many classics you can't have just 10. Your honorable mentions were my top 10 list at one time. Maybe easier to pick top 10 least liked songs.

[@dekk640]

Great list, how could it be anything less than great. You could throw a hundred titles in the air, mix them all up pick ten at random And they would still be great. So pleased to see 'Happiness is a warm gun ' in there. It was the first one from the White Album I learnt by Heart always been a favourite. Well done for filling my nights with joy as I followed your journey thru Pepperland. God Bles looking forward To your next Mystery Tour.

[@jhvscs]

Interesting top ten! A couple here that I think would make my list too. I've never understood the love for my guitar gently weeps - the lyrics strike me as a bit clunky. Much prefer Harrison's other (non-porcine) contributions to the white album with long long long and savoy truffle! Nice to see the long and winding road get some love!

[@CrystalShannon4]

OMG I love Savoy Truffle very very much!!! You are so right!

[@DLZ2000]

I love the fuzz on Savoy Truffle, but I could never get into Long Long Long much, finding its title apt.

[@debjorgo]

@@DLZ2000 I like the spooky sounds at the end of Long Long Long. It really helps shape the White Album's feel.

[@ianh1984]

@@DLZ2000 How dare you! Long Long Long is my George Harrison Beatles song!

[@cjsm1006]

I agree about "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". It's in the bottom 5 of my favorite George songs, and always has been. But songs which I rank near the bottom of Beatle songs are often the favorites of others, and vice versa. I enjoyed Crystal's list though, interesting choices. It's a hard list to make, when there are over a hundred perfectly reasonable choices.

[@teri7398]

Good choices Crystal, as for my top 10, I guess it would depend on my mood for the day. "Let It Be" for sure, "I'm Looking Through You", "I Need You", "The Word", "Here There and Everywhere", "Come Together", "Something" "And I Love Here", "Don't Let Me Down" just name a few (9)! I am not putting a 10th because I love so many of their songs. Good job Crystal. Love the the connection story about "Across the Universe." Your Dad is still looking out for you across the universe in "Spirit". God bless and take care.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Hey Crystal! I really like that you picked songs that most people don’t usually choose. And, I love how detailed you were in your analysis. It’s so refreshing. I totally understand if you decide to take a break from The Beatles, but I’m telling you, “All Things Must Pass” is going to be a life-altering experience and this is without drugs! LOL Seriously, I can already see the thumbnail and your reaction is going to be like “OMG, this is music from the heavens”.