4 Beatles Songs That Don’t Feature Every Member

While the Beatles often collaborated with one another, there are several songs that didn’t require that all four members get into the studio. Find four such songs, below.

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4 Beatles Songs That Don’t Feature Every Member

1. “Yesterday”

As fans of the Beatles could probably guess, “Yesterday” is essentially a solo Paul McCartney pursuit. This tender ballad sees Macca strum a simple melody on a guitar while his smooth vocals croon about the sting of regret. It is a precursor to McCartney’s solo career, which has more than proven that he can be a one man band if he chooses to be.

Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they’re here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday

2. “Within You Without You”

George Harrison borrowed the talents of a group of Indian musicians for “Within You Without You.” Harrison called upon his Hare Krishna roots for this experimental track about perspective. Once again, this track made it very clear that the individual members of the Beatles could survive on their own if need be.

Try to realise it’s all within yourself
No one else can make you change
And to see you’re really only very small
And life flows on within you and without you

3. “Revolution 9”

Lennon, Harrison, and Ringo Starr swapped McCartney for Yoko Ono in “Revolution 9.” McCartney was out of the country at the time of this song’s recording. When he got back into the fold, he was reportedly disappointed in the end result. Nevertheless, the track went ahead and has become a Beatles classic.

Then there’s this Welsh Rarebit wearing some brown underpants
About the shortage of grain in Hertfordshire
Everyone of them knew that as time went by
They’d get a little bit older and a little bit slower but
It’s all the same thing, in this case manufactured by someone

4. “Good Night”

Starr got to take things solo on “Good Night.” This lullaby holds the same comforting spirit that all Starr led Beatles songs have. The drummer didn’t often get to take the lead in the studio, but when he did, listeners were left with powerful and assuaging tracks.

Now it’s time to say good night
Good night sleep tight
Now the sun turns out his light
Good night sleep tight
Dream sweet dreams for me
Dream sweet dreams for you

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