the Beatles It is one of the most important bands in popular music. His legacy extends to the present day and his music came to influence hundreds of artists from different genres: from punk and heavy metal, to pop and rock.
Thus, various artists have paid tribute to the band that changed everything: from the tribute, the reference to their songs, the copy and even the parody. Next, 10 songs that pay tribute to The Beatles.
10. The Replacements – “Mr Whirly”
Although this song by the band does not directly talk about The Beatles, refers to two great hits from Liverpool: “Oh! Darling” and “Strawberry Fields Forever.” From a punk aesthetic, they reinvent two melodies in their style.
9. The Rutles – “Hold My Hand”
Even if it is in parody mode, The Rutles composed this song with a clear reference to the early days of the Fab Four: its musical aesthetic, the innocent love lyrics and the guitar riffs. In addition, for the video they dressed like them and recreated a presentation on the Ed Sullivan show.
8. Beady Eye – “Beatles and Stones”
The fanaticism of Liam Gallagher by The Beatles is not new. In this Beady Eye song, the musician references both the Fab Four and The Rolling Stones and talks about how his legacy will be as great as theirs..
7. Stevie Nicks – “Edge of Seventeen”
This is not a direct tribute to The Beatles, but Stevie Nicks revealed that This lyric is written around the emotional impact that the death of John Lennon caused him.and the song was published a year after the fact.
6. George Michael – “Heal the Pain”
The difference between a referral and a theft can be very small. This is the case of “Heal the Pain”, a song with a very Beatle sound which specifically picks up the chord progression from “Eight Days a Week” for its chorus.
5. Billy Joel – “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant”
Billy Joel He declared that he was strongly influenced by The Beatles and this is what he expressed in this 7-minute song that goes through different melodies and rhythms, in the style of what happens in the second half of the album. Abbey Road. The sound references to Paul McCartney, both on the piano and in the way he sings, are easily identifiable.
4. Bob Dylan – “Fourth Time Around”
Bob Dylan He was always one of the great inspirations for The Beatles, so much so that their career began to take new directions when they met him and were able to delve deeper into his poetry. The American musician noticed that Lennon was imitating him in several songs, so he wanted to respond with a song: on “Fourth Time Around” he took the guitar motif from “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown).”
3. ELO – “Beatles Forever”
If there is a declared tribute to The Beatles and a love letter from another musician, it is “Beatles Forever” by Electric Light Orchestra. Not only that The lyrics refer to the beauty of their songs and include parts of Fab Four songs, but the music is a clear tribute to their compositions..
2. George Harrison – “When We Was Fab”
In this song included on the album Cloud Nine, george Harrison talks about his experience being part of the band. Beyond the resentments that existed between the four, the guitarist fondly remembers that time. The topic has the participation of Ringo Starr.
1. The Beatles – “Now and Then”
This song was known after the band had broken up and after Lennon’s death. On a cassette demo of the latter, McCartney finished this unfinished song and the final version was released in 2023. It is presented as an emotional ballad that evokes the golden era of the group.
