Beatles Songs by Year (1962–1970)
Beatles Songs by Year (1962–1970)
The Beatles recorded and released music at an extraordinary pace between 1962 and 1970, producing one of the most influential catalogues in popular music history. During this period the band released 213 officially released songs, including album tracks, standalone singles, and B-sides — all produced by George Martin, with the exception of the Let It Be album which was completed by Phil Spector.
This guide lists every Beatles song by year of release, showing how the band's music evolved from early Merseybeat rock and roll into psychedelic experimentation and sophisticated studio production. For the full chronological story, see the Complete Beatles Timeline or the Beatles Knowledge Hub.
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Beatles Songs Released in 1962
1962 marked the beginning of The Beatles' recording career. Their debut single was released on 5 October 1962 and reached No.17 on the UK Singles Chart. Explore the Early Beatles Era
- Love Me Do
- P.S. I Love You
Beatles Songs Released in 1963
1963 was the year Beatlemania began in Britain. The band released two albums — Please Please Me and With The Beatles — as well as several major singles. By the end of the year they were the most famous people in Britain. Explore the Early Beatles Era
- I Saw Her Standing There
- Misery
- Anna (Go To Him)
- Chains
- Boys
- Ask Me Why
- Please Please Me
- Baby It's You
- Do You Want To Know A Secret
- A Taste Of Honey
- There's A Place
- Twist And Shout
- From Me To You
- Thank You Girl
- She Loves You
- I'll Get You
- It Won't Be Long
- All I've Got To Do
- All My Loving
- Don't Bother Me
- Little Child
- Till There Was You
- Please Mister Postman
- Roll Over Beethoven
- Hold Me Tight
- You Really Got A Hold On Me
- I Wanna Be Your Man
- Devil In Her Heart
- Not A Second Time
- Money (That's What I Want)
Beatles Songs Released in 1964
By 1964 The Beatles had become global superstars following their US breakthrough. The year produced two albums — A Hard Day's Night and Beatles for Sale. Explore the Beatlemania Era
- Can't Buy Me Love
- You Can't Do That
- A Hard Day's Night
- I Should Have Known Better
- If I Fell
- And I Love Her
- Tell Me Why
- Any Time At All
- I'll Cry Instead
- Things We Said Today
- When I Get Home
- I'll Be Back
- I Feel Fine
- She's A Woman
- No Reply
- I'm A Loser
- Baby's In Black
- Rock And Roll Music
- I'll Follow The Sun
- Mr Moonlight
- Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey
- Eight Days A Week
- Words Of Love
- Honey Don't
- Every Little Thing
- I Don't Want To Spoil The Party
- What You're Doing
- Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby
Beatles Songs Released in 1965
1965 saw the band begin to move beyond their early pop style. Two landmark albums — Help! and Rubber Soul — marked the turning point in their artistic development. Yesterday appeared for the first time, with a string quartet arranged by George Martin. Explore the Beatlemania Era
- Ticket To Ride
- Yes It Is
- Help!
- The Night Before
- You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
- I Need You
- Another Girl
- You're Going To Lose That Girl
- Act Naturally
- It's Only Love
- You Like Me Too Much
- Tell Me What You See
- I've Just Seen A Face
- Yesterday
- Dizzy Miss Lizzy
- Day Tripper
- We Can Work It Out
- Drive My Car
- Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
- You Won't See Me
- Nowhere Man
- Think For Yourself
- The Word
- Michelle
- What Goes On
- Girl
- I'm Looking Through You
- In My Life
- Wait
- If I Needed Someone
- Run For Your Life
Beatles Songs Released in 1966
1966 produced Revolver — widely considered one of the most innovative albums in rock history. The band stopped touring in August 1966 and became a studio-only act. Explore Revolver | Explore the Beatlemania Era
- Paperback Writer
- Rain
- Taxman
- Eleanor Rigby
- I'm Only Sleeping
- Love You To
- Here There And Everywhere
- Yellow Submarine
- She Said She Said
- Good Day Sunshine
- And Your Bird Can Sing
- For No One
- Doctor Robert
- I Want To Tell You
- Got To Get You Into My Life
- Tomorrow Never Knows
Beatles Songs Released in 1967
1967 was the height of the band's psychedelic experimentation. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band redefined the album as an art form. The Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane double A-side is widely considered the greatest single ever released. Explore the Psychedelic Era
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- Penny Lane
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
- With A Little Help From My Friends
- Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
- Getting Better
- Fixing A Hole
- She's Leaving Home
- Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!
- Within You Without You
- When I'm Sixty-Four
- Lovely Rita
- Good Morning Good Morning
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)
- A Day In The Life
- All You Need Is Love
- Baby You're A Rich Man
- Hello Goodbye
- I Am The Walrus
- Magical Mystery Tour
- The Fool On The Hill
- Flying
- Blue Jay Way
- Your Mother Should Know
Beatles Songs Released in 1968
1968 saw the release of The Beatles (The White Album) — a sprawling double album of 30 tracks spanning rock, folk, avant-garde, and music hall. Hey Jude, released as a single in August 1968, became one of the best-selling singles of all time. Explore the Psychedelic Era
- Lady Madonna
- The Inner Light
- Hey Jude
- Revolution
- Back In The USSR
- Dear Prudence
- Glass Onion
- Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
- Wild Honey Pie
- The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Happiness Is A Warm Gun
- Martha My Dear
- I'm So Tired
- Blackbird
- Piggies
- Rocky Raccoon
- Don't Pass Me By
- Why Don't We Do It In The Road?
- I Will
- Julia
- Birthday
- Yer Blues
- Mother Nature's Son
- Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
- Sexy Sadie
- Helter Skelter
- Long, Long, Long
- Revolution 1
- Honey Pie
- Savoy Truffle
- Cry Baby Cry
- Revolution 9
- Good Night
Beatles Songs Released in 1969
1969 produced Abbey Road — the final album the band recorded together, and for many their finest. The rooftop concert on 30 January 1969 was their last public performance. Explore the Late Beatles Era
- Get Back
- Don't Let Me Down
- The Ballad Of John And Yoko
- Old Brown Shoe
- Come Together
- Something
- Maxwell's Silver Hammer
- Oh! Darling
- Octopus's Garden
- I Want You (She's So Heavy)
- Here Comes The Sun
- Because
- You Never Give Me Your Money
- Sun King
- Mean Mr. Mustard
- Polythene Pam
- She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
- Golden Slumbers
- Carry That Weight
- The End
- Her Majesty
Beatles Songs Released in 1970
1970 saw the release of Let It Be — the final Beatles album, though recorded before Abbey Road during the January 1969 Get Back sessions. Paul McCartney announced the band's break-up on 10 April 1970. Why Did The Beatles Break Up? | Explore the Late Beatles Era
- Let It Be
- You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)
- Two Of Us
- Dig A Pony
- Across The Universe
- I Me Mine
- Dig It
- Maggie Mae
- I've Got A Feeling
- One After 909
- The Long And Winding Road
- For You Blue
- Get Back (album version)
Explore the Complete Beatles Catalogue
The Beatles recorded one of the most important catalogues in music history, influencing generations of artists and reshaping the possibilities of popular music. Every record was made at Abbey Road Studios with producer George Martin — with the sole exception of the Let It Be album.
Related pages: Every Beatles Album in Order | Every Beatles Song Ever Recorded | Beatles Knowledge Hub | Complete Beatles Timeline | Every Beatles Recording Session at Abbey Road | George Martin: The Beatles Producer