10 Greatest Vocal Performances In Classic Rock

For most up and coming musicians in rock, The Beatles will always feel like the band that started it all. From their four great lead singers to their unmatchable vocal harmonies, the band seemed to be destined to be the greatest rock and roll band the world had ever seen.

While any number of tracks from the band's discography could have made the list, "Because" is probably the best arranged vocal showcase the band had ever attempted. The song was originally conceived by John Lennon as a songwriting exercise, as he tried to write a song to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata played backwards. Once he found a melody that made sense, Paul McCartney and George Harrison set to work on the harmony parts with Lennon.

After hours of overdubbing, the group was able to create an otherworldly vocal tapestry, with the harmonies being done in 9 parts. The way that these vocals pair with the lyrics concerning the nature of existence give the song even more of a classical tinge. Though the band were not on the best of terms at the time of recording, every member singled out this track as something special amid their varied catalog. Never before had rock reached such choral peaks, but the Beatles once again proved why they were always one step ahead of their peers.