The Beatles: Their Top 40 Tracks

40. The Long and Winding Road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6AuKENgmLQ Writer: Lennon-McCartney (McCartney) Album: 'Let It Be' The opener to this list comes from The Beatles final album, 'Let It Be'. Recorded after the groups last performance atop Apple Headquarters, McCartney had originally intended for the track to be more stripped down, however producer Phil Spector added Orchestral and Choir arrangements, a decision McCartney was not pleased about. Nonetheless, 'The Long and Winding Road' is a touching end to The Beatles era, and why 'Let It Be' isn't the strongest Beatles album, 'The Long and Winding Road' is a standout song, even with Lennon's less than fantastic bass playing.

39. Back in the U.S.S.R.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c66NZDB_1tc Writer: Lennon-McCartney (McCartney) Album: 'The Beatles' (The White Album) Opening with that aeroplane engine and guitar riff, the opening track to 1968's 'The Beatles' is packed with chunky bass lines and jazzy piano. McCartney sings of a terrible flight from the U.S. to the U.S.S.R., making references to the countries culture, political status at the time, and the women there ('the Moscow girls make me sing and shout'). The song was also one of the tracks from 'The White Album' to be recorded with McCartney primarily playing drums, after Ringo Starr briefly left the band, with Lennon and Harrison taking guitars and bass. Even with the turmoil in the group, 'Back in the U.S.S.R.' thankfully came out unscathed, and remains a popular 'White Album' Beatles track.

38. Baby, You're a Rich Man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdDVgJWXMCI Writer: Lennon-McCartney Album: Single Perhaps one of the less known songs on this list, 'Baby, You're a Rich Man' is a great, yet overlooked song from the Beatles back catalogue. Not only does it have a great sing-a-long chorus, it also features musical cameos from the likes of Brian Jones of Rolling Stones fame. Originally a B-Side to 'All You Need is Love', the song was also featured on the soundtracks for 'Magical Mystery Tour' and 'Yellow Submarine'. Aside from these features, it rarely appears in pop culture, unlike so many Beatles songs, although has made appearances in films such as 2009's The Social Network. But, while not the most popular Beatles' track, I feel this song rightly deserves its place in this list.