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The sheer songwriting depth of The Beatles is on full display with these two legendary tracks. The first, "Yesterday," is one of the most covered songs in music history, with over 1,600 recorded versions by other artists. It famously came to Paul McCartney in a dream, and he initially used the working title "Scrambled Eggs" to preserve the melody until he could write proper lyrics. According to performance rights organization BMI, it has been performed over seven million times on American radio and television, making it a true musical standard.
The second song is George Harrison's masterpiece, "Something." Released on the Abbey Road album, it was the first song written by Harrison to be featured as a Beatles A-side single. Its sophisticated melody and heartfelt lyrics earned it widespread acclaim, with Frank Sinatra famously calling it "the greatest love song of the past 50 years." It has also been performed millions of times and is considered by many to be one of the finest songs in the band's entire catalog.
Together, these one-word classics showcase the incredible, distinct talents within a single group. From McCartney's timeless acoustic ballad to Harrison's elegant and soulful love song, their enduring popularity secures their place among the most performed musical works of all time.
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