135: Sexy Sadie
Album: The Beatles
Writer: Lennon
Singer: Lennon
Verdict: I used to likr this song more as it’s a good demonstration of John’s occasional ability to hit the high notes (You laid it down for all to see!). But lyrically it’s rather dull and my wife’s cat is named Sadie. And now I read that it was basically a “Fuck You” song to Maharishi Yogi.
140: Please Mister Postman
Album: With the Beatles
Writer: Georgia Dobbins, William Garrett, Freddie Gorman, Brian Holland, Robert Bateman
Singer: Lennon
Verdict: Five writers, really? Anyway, the first Motown single to go #1 thanks to the Marvelettes. John doesn’t do it the same justice, but it’s such a solid song it works okay anyway.
145: It’s Only Love
Album: Help!
Writer: Lennon
Singer: Lennon
Verdict: Album filler with weak lyrics, but John’s singing here gives it a little extra. Really awkward first verse, though, with one entire line of the song just being the word “butterflies.”
150: Yes It Is
Album: Past Masters, Volume 1
Writer: Lennon
Singer: Lennon
Verdict: A valiant effort by John. It just never quite hits its stride and I’m never all that comfortable listening to it.
155: Good Night
Album: The Beatles
Writer: Lennon
Singer: Starr
Verdict: Curious as to why John wrote this for his son but didn’t wind up singing it. Perhaps because he knew he couldn’t top Paul’s ode to his son, Hey Jude? I mean, why else dump it on Ringo? Ringo’s voice ain’t too bad here, but it is incredibly cheesy with lush orchestral arrangements by George Martin. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 155-151
160: Blue Jay Way
Album: Magical Mystery Tour
Writer: Harrison
Singer: Harrison
Verdict: Another song where Harrison seems to be intentionally avoiding any semblance of range. Almost monotone, and I’m also referring to the lyrics. Plus, the endless repetition of “don’t be long” gets very tiresome. And there’s that Hammond organ again I don’t like. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 160-156
165: Another Girl
Album: Help!
Writer: McCartney
Singer: McCartney
Verdict: An unusual verse structure and I enjoy the swing-beat. Paul’s guitar playing ain’t bad either. But there’s not a lot of energy to this one and it’s very forgettable. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 165-161
170: Hold Me Tight
Album: With the Beatles
Writer: McCartney
Singer: McCartney
Verdict: I like this better than the band did that’s for sure. The verses, like most of their early stuff, is garbage. But I think the chorus has a pretty neat hook. Paul and John harmonize well, and I like how it crescendos upwards until Paul belts “It’s you!” But yeah, faint praise. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 170-166
175: Long, Long, Long
Album: The Beatles
Writer: Harrison
Singer: Harrison
Verdict: I’ve been really picking on George lately. While reading up a bit on this song, I found little but endless accolades, with some even considering it George’s best song, doubling as both a love song and a painful and moving message to God. So I just fired it up again to give it another chance. Nope. The lyrics are fine, but it sounds like George is mumbling into a tunnel. I want to shake him and tell him to sing already. The ending also sounds like someone is farting aluminum cans. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 175-171
180: I Need You
Album: Help!
Writer: Harrison
Singer: Harrison
Verdict: Harrison tries really hard here. His guitar playing is a nice change of pace with the suspended chords and whatnot, and he would improve upon this later with If I Needed Someone. The cowbell in the the second verse really throws me off. Continue reading Beatles Song Countdown: 180-176
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