THE BEATLES' ESSENTIAL 200 SONGS. This update: #65-61. Continues tomorrow.

The 200 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS of

The Beatles

Together & Apart

Two simultaneous countdowns related to the Fab Four. The group’s 100 most essential songs as well as the 100 best recordings from the members’ solo careers. Priority was given to original compositions, but some cover versions demanded inclusion. Songs are ranked in terms of sales, musical impact, influence and sustained quality.

6 5	MONEY (THAT'S WHAT I WANT) The Beatles re-interpreted Barrett Strong's Motown 1959 classic "Money" with a fresh attitude. John performed lead vocals and George Martin played piano on the cut. The cover version was recorded in 1963 for 'With The Beatles'.
	TAKE IT AWAY Paul McCartney McCartney added another US Top 10 hit to his discography with "Take It Away", a single lifted off his 1982 album 'Tug Of War'.
6 4	TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS John was under the influence of drugs while creating "Tomorrow Never Knows", a psychedelic celebration from 'Revolver'. George played sitar on the track. All 4 Beatles were encouraged to add in new sounds to the cut, led by skilled producer George Martin. John was aiming at a vocal that would resemble a Dalai Lama sitting on the top of a hill.
	REAL LOVE John Lennon Various versions of "Real Love" exist. One take was added to the 'Imagine: John Lennon' film soundtrack. In 1996, the then 3 surviving Beatles used another version to release as a "new" Beatles song. The group version reached #4 in Britain and 11 in America. Jeff Lynne produced the re-recording. Nevertheless, Lennon intended it to be a solo track at its inception.
6 3	DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? John reportedly got the inspiration to compose "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" from a Disney film. George handles lead vocals on this track from 1963's 'Please Please Me'.
	BEWARE MY LOVE Paul McCartney & Wings Wings recorded "Beware My Love" in 1976. It was a track on 'Wings At The Speed Of Sound'. McCartney wrote it with wife Linda.
6 2	THINK FOR YOURSELF The Beatles cut "Think For Yourself" in 1965. George penned the song and it was included on 'Rubber Soul'. He is featured on lead vocals.
	COLD TURKEY (John Lennon) Plastic Ono Band Lennon co-wrote "Cold Turkey" with Yoko Ono. The track was released as a single in 1969 and credited to The Plastic Ono Band.
6 1	I WANT TO TELL YOU The group recorded "I Want To Tell You" in 1966. This track features The Beatles' first bass overdub. George wrote the song and sings lead vocals. It was included on 'Revolver'.
	ISN'T IT A PITY George Harrison The beautiful "Isn't It A Pity" is a standout on Harrison's 'All Things Must Pass' album. The ballad was the B-side for the mega-selling single "My Sweet Lord". Harrison penned the song. He co-produced it with Phil Spector.