Lyrics
In the town where I was born
Lived a man who sailed to sea
And he told us of his life
In the land of submarines
Yellow Submarine
This Beatle married Yoko Ono in 1969, and was shot by Mark David Chapman
John Lennon
Yesterday, I've Just Seen a Face, Ticket To Ride
Help
He was The Beatles' former drummer, who was dismissed right before the band achieved worldwide fame
Pete Best
The Beatles' first feature film
A Hard Day's Night
Desmond has a barrow in the marketplace
Molly is the singer in a band
Desmond says to Molly, "Girl, I like your face"
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
He no longer accepts fanmail, and is known for saying the phrase "peace and love"
Ringo Starr
Something, Octopus's Garden, Here Comes The Sun
Abbey Road
The Beatles founded this record label, which shares its name with a popular phone and technology company
Apple Records
This compilation album is appropriately named; after all, it does have all of The Beatles' number one hits
1
Now my advice for those who die
Declare the pennies on your eyes
Taxman
This Beatle later went on to cofound the band Wings
Paul McCartney
I Me Mine, Get Back, Don't Let Me Down
Let It Be
This place in New York is a memorial to John Lennon, named after an orphanage in Liverpool
Strawberry Fields
The Beatles' appearance on this show marked the beginning of the British Invasion
The Ed Sullivan Show
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let It Be
The lead guitarist of the band, he embraced Hinduism and Indian music, which influenced many of The Beatles' songs
George Harrison
Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane, I Am The Walrus
Magical Mystery Tour
This is the most covered song of all time, even "today"
Yesterday
This remix album features music compiled and remixed as a mashup for the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name
Love
When I get older losing my hair
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me a Valentine
Birthday greetings bottle of wine
When I'm 64
This producer wasn't part of the band, but was still referred to as the "Fifth Beatle"
George Martin
In My Life, Norwegian Wood, Michelle
Rubber Soul
This 8 minute 22 second song on the White Album, characterized by a bizzare sequence of noises, is infamous for the repeated "Number 9"
Revolution 9
Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary gives us behind the scenes footage of the band preparing for this final live appearance
The Rooftop Concert