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One of the earliest Lennon-McCartney compositions, written when they were teenagers.

One of the Beatles' early hits, inspired by a column title in New Musical Express.

This upbeat song expressed joy and excitement in a relationship.

This cover of Richard Berry's song became famous for its unintelligible lyrics.

Cover of a song originally recorded by The Top Notes in 1961, popularized by The Isley Brothers.

Title came from a Ringo Starr malapropism, written for the Beatles' first feature film.

Written by Dave Clark, inspired by the band's growing popularity.

Written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith, showcasing the band's signature stomping beat.

Written by Paul McCartney while the Beatles were in Paris, reflecting on fame and money.

The Dave Clark Five developed through Britain's ballroom circuit before reaching international audiences during the 1960s British Invasion. Dave Clark's emphatic drums, Mike Smith's vocals and keyboards, and Denis...

The Dave Clark Five developed through Britain's ballroom circuit before reaching international audiences during the 1960s British Invasion. Dave Clark's emphatic drums, Mike Smith's vocals and keyboards, and Denis...

Written by John Lennon, partly inspired by "I'm Wishing" from Disney's Snow White.

Written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith, continuing the band's string of hits.

Written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith, aiming to create an upbeat, energetic sound.

Built around a guitar riff by John Lennon, featuring early use of guitar feedback.

Written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, inspired by McCartney's experiences at dance halls.

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, inspired by their desire to write a song with mass appeal for the American market.

Cover of a Willie Dixon blues song, showcasing the Stones' blues influences.

This is the Beatles' recording of the song associated with Little Richard, credited to Enotris Johnson, Robert Blackwell and Richard Penniman. Their version was recorded in March 1964 with George Martin producing and...

Cover of a 1955 song by Richard Berry, with famously indecipherable lyrics.

The Kingsmen began in Portland, Oregon, with teenagers Lynn Easton and Jack Ely, later adding Mike Mitchell, Bob Nordby and Don Gallucci. Playing as a local dance-club house band helped develop their repertoire...

Influenced by Roy Orbison's writing style and Bing Crosby's "Please" (1932).

Based on a conversation between Paul McCartney and his father about the use of "yeah, yeah, yeah" in songs.

Rod Argent's first attempt at songwriting, about betrayal

Cover of a 1960 song by Ray Charles, showcasing the Zombies' R&B influences.

Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney for the film "A Hard Day's Night."

Traditional folk song, arranged by The Animals with a rock interpretation.

Cover of a song originally recorded by Kai Winding and later by Irma Thomas.

Cover of a song originally recorded by The Top Notes in 1961, popularized by The Isley Brothers.

The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...

Keith Richards came up with the famous guitar riff in his sleep, recording it on a tape recorder by his bed.

A follow-up to their hit "You Really Got Me."

Theme song for the band's film of the same name.

Originally recorded by Nina Simone in 1964.

This Lennon-McCartney song, developed from McCartney's original idea, was recorded at EMI Studios in October 1964 with George Martin producing. It appeared on Beatles for Sale in December 1964; the US single followed...

Written by Graham Gouldman, who later formed 10cc.

Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.

Written by Graham Gouldman, featuring Jeff Beck on guitar.

John Lennon wrote the song as a cry for help during a difficult period in his life.

A cover of Chris Kenner's 1961 hit.

Written by Larry Page and Colin Frechter.

A reworking of Bo Diddley's 1955 song.

Written by Clint Ballard Jr., who also wrote "Game of Love."

Written by Paul McCartney as a homage to Little Richard.

Written by the band's guitarist, Ron Elliott.

Written by guitarist Ron Elliott, influenced by the British Invasion sound.

Written by Ray Davies, reflecting the band's early hard rock sound.

Written by Rod Argent about resisting temptation.

A novelty song playing on the vegetable company's mascot.

Influenced by "This May Be the Last Time" by The Staple Singers.

Paul McCartney recalled that the central idea was largely John Lennon's and that they then worked on it together. The single was promoted while the group was making the Help! film. This account avoids treating...

The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...

Written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, about escaping poverty.

The Rolling Stones emerged from London's blues and R&B scene in 1962. Their early singles drew on American performers such as Chuck Berry before Mick Jagger and Keith Richards developed the band's original...

Ray Davies' satirical take on the British upper class

The Hollies grew from Allan Clarke and Graham Nash's musical partnership in Manchester. Their early beat-group recordings combined harmonies with guitar-led arrangements, moving from R&B covers into original songs....

Producer Ed Cobb's unpleasant experiences in Boston

The anticipation of the weekend for working-class people

Adapted from a traditional prison work song

The idea that every person has a story behind their facade

John Lennon's feelings of isolation and identity crisis

A cover of a Bobby Day song about persistent love

Influenced by Indian music and the sitar, which was played by Brian Jones

Paul McCartney's aunt asking him to write a song that wasn't about love

The band's experimentation with psychedelic rock

Ray Davies' commentary on the high tax rates in Britain

Paul McCartney's relationship struggles with Jane Asher

Written by Chip Taylor, originally recorded by The Wild Ones in 1965

Ringo Starr sings the lead on this Lennon-McCartney recording. It appeared on Revolver in 1966 and shared a single with Eleanor Rigby before becoming the title song of the 1968 animated film. The official song notes...

The dark side of the psychedelic experience

The ideals of the Summer of Love and the hippie movement

Originally written about Marianne Faithfull

The universal human need for companionship

The universal feeling of anticipation for the weekend

The bittersweet nature of life and love

Pete Townshend's exploration of expanded consciousness

The ups and downs of relationships

Paul McCartney's childhood memories of Liverpool

The pressure of societal expectations

Keith Richards' girlfriend Linda Keith

Ray Davies' view of London from Waterloo Bridge

The title was inspired by Keith Richards' gardener, Jack Dyer.

The Beatles recorded this song in February 1968 before leaving for India. The basic track paired McCartney's piano with Starr playing drums using brushes. Released with George Harrison's The Inner Light on the...

The Troggs formed in Andover, Hampshire, with singer Reg Presley at the center of their early identity. The group moved from R&B toward a direct, stripped-down rock sound, exemplified by Wild Thing. Its records also...

The Beatles were the Liverpool group of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Their early music drew on rock and roll, pop harmonies and R&B, and their growing emphasis on original songs...

The Animals emerged from Newcastle with a forceful approach to American blues and rhythm and blues. Eric Burdon's vocals and Alan Price's organ stood alongside Hilton Valentine's guitar, Chas Chandler's bass and John...

John Lennon's account of his marriage to Yoko Ono

John Lennon wrote this Abbey Road opener, which carries the Lennon-McCartney credit. The band recorded it at EMI Studios in July 1969 with George Martin producing. It also shared a double A-side single with George...

John Lennon's plea to Yoko Ono for love and support

The song was central to the project first known as Get Back, intended to capture the band playing together rather than relying on extensive overdubs. The single paired "Get Back" with "Don't Let Me Down" in April...

A medley celebrating classic rock and roll songs

Initially inspired by Brazilian country music, later reworked into a rock song

Combination of two unfinished songs by Paul McCartney and John Lennon

The Guess Who developed from Winnipeg's local music scene into a band closely associated with the writing partnership of Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman. Their songs drew on varied pop and rock influences rather...

George Harrison's love song, possibly inspired by his wife Pattie Boyd

Written about the pain of a failing relationship

Part of the concept album "Odessey and Oracle," capturing the spirit of the 1960s

This classic rock staple launched the career of British band Free and became their biggest hit.

This rock anthem became The Guess Who's most successful single in the United States.

This hard rock song gained popularity in 1971 and has since become a classic rock staple.

This powerful rock song, featuring Merry Clayton on backing vocals, became one of The Rolling Stones' most acclaimed tracks.

The Hollies grew from Allan Clarke and Graham Nash's musical partnership in Manchester. Their early beat-group recordings combined harmonies with guitar-led arrangements, moving from R&B covers into original songs....

Combination of two unfinished songs by Paul McCartney and John Lennon

This song was released as a single before the album of the same name, which became The Beatles' final studio album.

This song about an encounter with a transgender woman became one of The Kinks' most famous and controversial tracks.

This hard rock classic became Mountain's best-known song and a staple of classic rock radio.

This hard rock song showcased The Guess Who's evolving sound and became one of their biggest hits.

Southern Man is one of the original recordings on Neil Young's After the Gold Rush. The official album archive establishes a 1970 release, despite this file's inclusion among the user's sixties screenshots. The later...

The recording grew out of the Let It Be project, originally conceived around live-in-the-studio performance. Phil Spector later added an orchestral and choral arrangement. The official album history explains that...

The lead single from the album "Sticky Fingers," this rock classic features controversial lyrics and a memorable guitar riff.

This hard rock song gained popularity in 1971 and has since become a classic rock staple.

The opening track from the album "Exile on Main St.," this song epitomized the Stones' rock and roll style.

This hard rock anthem, with its famous scream, became one of The Who's most recognizable songs.

A fictional story about a FBI raid on a speakeasy

Gambling and unstable relationships

Keith Richards' feelings about leaving his newborn son for tour

From the album "Goats Head Soup" Rumored to be about David Bowie's wife Angela, though the band denies this

Tribute to radio DJ Wolfman Jack

Cover of Albert Hammond's song about contentment in love

McCartney wrote this brass-colored Motown homage for Revolver. The Beatles recording first appeared in 1966, while its US single release followed in 1976 alongside the Rock 'n' Roll Music compilation. That later...

The Who moved between concise singles and larger connected album works. Tommy appeared in 1969, while Pete Townshend's Lifehouse project provided the starting point for Who's Next in 1971. The double album...

Keith Richards wrote this song about his relationship with Anita Pallenberg.

Mick Jagger was inspired by the disco scene in New York City while writing this song.

Mick Jagger's falsetto experimentation and disco influences.

The lead single from the band's "Face Dances" album.

Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards about the value of friendship.

The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...

A politically charged song about Central and South American political conflicts.

Mick Jagger was inspired by political unrest in Central and South America.

A cover of Bob & Earl's R&B classic, bringing the sound to a new audience.

A mashup of two classic rock songs, reimagined for the late 80s.

Classic rock love song

Andre 3000 drew inspiration from classic rock and pop songs of the 1960s and 1970s.

The song was inspired by classic rock and the power of love.

The track was inspired by classic rock and roll from the 1960s and 70s.