The Beatles – Performer Charts & Hits

The Beatles scoorden tientallen klassiekers in de hitlijsten van APCCHART. Met legendarische tracks zoals “Hey Jude”, “Let It Be” en “Come Together” staan ze stevig in de Performer Charts.

The Beatles – APCCHART Performer Rankings

Since 1963, The Beatles have dominated APCCHART’s performer stats. Their hit songs like “Hey Jude”, “Yesterday” and “Now and Then” rank high across European charts and historical listings.

Les Beatles – Classements historiques APCCHART

Les Beatles figurent parmi les artistes les plus classés dans les charts APCCHART. De “Michelle” à “Get Back”, leur empreinte musicale reste incontournable.

Die Beatles – Performer Charts bei APCCHART

Die Beatles zählen zu den erfolgreichsten Künstlern in den APCCHART Performer-Listen. Klassiker wie “Help!”, “Let It Be” und “Eleanor Rigby” haben Chartgeschichte geschrieben.

Los Beatles – Rankings en las listas APCCHART

Los Beatles ocupan lugares destacados en los Performer Charts de APCCHART. Con canciones icónicas como “Yesterday” y “Twist and Shout”, siguen siendo influyentes hoy en día.

 
       
                     
     
                     
  TOP   APC   PEAK   title   YEAR  
 
1
  55   5   HEY JUDE   1968  
  2   103   13   YESTERDAY   1965  
  3   188   28   LET IT BE   1970  
  4   535   40   HELP   1965  
  5   548   36   STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER   1967  
  6   653   64   ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE   1967  
  7   721   106   GET BACK   1969  
  8   845   152   MICHELLE   1966  
  9   892   232   PENNY LANE   1967  
  10   1071   349   ELEANOR RIGBY   1966  
  11   1122   374   A DAY IN THE LIFE   1967  
  12   1165   458   THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD   1970  
  13   1374   543   A HARD DAY'S NIGHT   1964  
  14   1503   258   YELLOW SUBMARINE   1966  
  15   1579   273   WE CAN WORK IT OUT   1965  
  16   1662   666   WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS   1969  
  17   1663   846   SOMETHING   1969  
  18   1701   647   LADY MADONNA   1968  
  19   1737   275   EIGHT DAYS A WEEK   1965  
  20   1740   708   FOOL ON THE HILL   1967  
  21   1893   796   HERE COMES THE SUN   1965  
  22   1949   225   HELLO GOODBYE   1967  
  23   2105   789   CAN'T BUY ME LOVE   1964  
  24   2116   669   SHE LOVES YOU   1963  
  25   2134   156   THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO   1969  
  26   2162   420   TWIST AND SHOUT   1963  
  27   2240   970   I SAW HER STANDING THERE   1963  
  28   2254   643   I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND   1964  
  29   2272   259   NO REPLY   1965  
  30   2302   1012   NORWEGIAN WOOD   1965  
  31   2365   269   I FEEL FINE   1965  
  32   2421   1056   SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND   1967  
  33   2422   1057   BLACKBIRD   1969  
  34   2532   730   PAPERBACK WRITER   1966  
  35   2558   352   BABY'S IN BLACK   1965  
  36   2562   246   TICKET TO RIDE   1965  
  37   2674   420   DAY TRIPPER   1965  
  38   2730   233   ROCK'N ROLL MUSIC   1965  
  39   2758   1210   I AM THE WALRUS   1967  
  40   2896   1442   OB LA DI OB LA DA   1969  
  41   2923   1271   ALL MY LOVING   1964  
  42   3076   1331   IN MY LIFE   1965  
  43   3289   1403   IF I FELL   1964  
  44   3306   1190   MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR   1967  
  45   3518   1340   COME TOGETHER   1969  
  46   3545   1484   SHE'S LEAVING HOME   1967  
  47   3937   1604   WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR   1967  
  48   4234   1704   HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE   1966  
  49   4237   1708   LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS   1967  
  50   4458   1775   AND I LOVE HER   1964  
  51   4504   1786   LOVE ME DO   1962  
  52   4577   1812   BACK IN THE U.S.S.R.   1968  
  53   5273   2116   GIRL   1965  
  54   5871   2445   I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER   1964  
  55   6093   6093   NOW AND THEN   2023  
  56   7843   3435   ACROSS THE UNIVERSE   1967  
  57   8039   3306   PLEASE, PLEASE ME   1963  
  58   9126   2690   LONG TALL SALLY   1964  
  59   10422   4448   FROM ME TO YOU   1963  
  60   12756   6308   FOR NO ONE   1966  
  61   14165   4237   ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN   1964  
  62   15491   7282   DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET   1964  
  63   16261   7181   FREE AS A BIRD   1995  
  64   16655   4678   ALL TOGETHER NOW   1972  
  65   17318   5365   NOWHERE MAN   1966  
  66   17712   4060   I'LL FOLLOW THE SUN   1965  
  67   19746   10195   REVOLUTION   1968  
  68       8724   MY BONNIE   1961  
  69       5439   BAD BOY   1966  
  70       12014   WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS   1967  
  71       9220   REAL LOVE   1996  
  72       5849   THE BEATLES MOVIE MEDLEY   1982  
  73       14148   AIN'T SHE SWEET   1962  
  74       5223  
LOVELY RITA
  1967  
  75       14417   SHE'S A WOMAN   1964  
                     
                     
  The story of The Beatles begins in Liverpool, a city with a thriving music scene in the 1950s. John Lennon, born on October 9, 1940, was a rebellious teenager with a passion for music. In 1957, he founded The Quarrymen, a skiffle band that played at school events and small venues. During a performance on July 6, 1957, in the garden of St. Peter’s Church, he met Paul McCartney, born on June 18, 1942. Paul was a talented musician who impressed John with his guitar skills and musical knowledge. Shortly afterward, he joined the band.

Paul then introduced his friend George Harrison, born on February 25, 1943, who, despite his young age, was already an impressive guitarist. Although John initially hesitated due to George’s youthful appearance, George convinced him with his virtuosic guitar playing. Over the following years, the band slowly changed its lineup and name. After several experiments, they finally settled on The Beatles, a playful variation of The Crickets, Buddy Holly’s band.

In the early 1960s, The Beatles had the opportunity to perform in Hamburg, Germany. Here, they played long nights in gritty clubs such as Indra Club, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club. These intense performances, often lasting six to eight hours per evening, sharpened their stage skills and built their endurance. During this period, Stuart Sutcliffe, an art student and John’s friend, joined as bassist. Unfortunately, he left the band in 1961 and tragically passed away in 1962 due to a brain hemorrhage.

Back in Liverpool, their popularity grew rapidly, especially due to their performances at the legendary Cavern Club. Here, they attracted ever-larger crowds and began building a loyal fan base. In 1962, a crucial change occurred: drummer Pete Best, who had been with the band since 1960, was replaced by Ringo Starr, born on July 7, 1940. Ringo had already gained experience as a drummer with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and fit perfectly with the group.

With their final lineup—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—they signed a record deal with EMI’s Parlophone, under the guidance of producer George Martin. After their modest success with "Love Me Do" in 1962, their rise was unprecedented. Their second single, "Please Please Me", became a huge hit, reaching the number one spot on the UK charts. This success gave them the opportunity to record their first album, "Please Please Me". The recordings took place at Abbey Road Studios, and the entire album was completed in just 13 hours. This rapid recording process gave the album a raw, energetic feel that matched their live performances perfectly.

By 1963, their popularity had exploded. Their Cavern Club performances drew increasingly larger crowds, and their music was played all over the United Kingdom. The hysteria surrounding the band became so intense that the term "Beatlemania" was coined to describe the massive fan movement. Wherever they went, they were overwhelmed by screaming fans who wanted to touch them, get their autograph, or simply catch a glimpse of them.

Their second album, "With The Beatles", was released in November 1963 and was an even greater success than their debut. The album featured hits such as "All My Loving" and "It Won’t Be Long", proving that The Beatles were not just a passing trend. Their music evolved rapidly, and their compositions became increasingly sophisticated.

In February 1964, The Beatles made their legendary debut in the United States with a performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. This moment is often considered the beginning of their global dominance. More than 73 million people watched their performance, and within days, their songs topped the American charts. Their first U.S. tour was an unprecedented success, and wherever they went, they were received as superstars.

Throughout 1964 and 1965, they continued to push musical boundaries. They released "A Hard Day’s Night", followed by "Beatles for Sale". In 1965, they released "Help!", an album that not only served as the soundtrack for their film of the same name but also marked a significant step in their musical evolution. This album featured classics like "Yesterday", one of the most covered songs of all time.

Later that year, they released "Rubber Soul", an album that showcased their artistic growth. This was the moment when The Beatles began to distance themselves from their early rock-and-roll sound and experimented with new styles and influences. The album included songs like "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)", in which George Harrison introduced the sitar for the first time—an instrument he had learned to play after developing a fascination with Indian music.

In 1966, they released "Revolver", an album regarded as one of the most innovative in pop history. It featured songs like "Eleanor Rigby", which was accompanied entirely by a string orchestra, and "Tomorrow Never Knows", where they experimented with tape loops and distorted vocals. This album marked the beginning of their studio experiments and their transition to a more psychedelic sound.

Despite their unprecedented success, the band members began to feel increasingly uncomfortable with their constant touring schedule. The hysteria surrounding their performances became so intense that they could barely hear their own music over the screams of the fans. The Beatles decided to focus entirely on studio recordings and stopped performing live. This gave them the freedom to experiment with new sounds, complex arrangements, and innovative recording techniques. Their next album, "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band", released in 1967, is often considered one of the most influential albums in music history. It featured iconic tracks such as "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "A Day in the Life", and "With a Little Help from My Friends". The psychedelic influences and conceptual nature of the album made it a revolutionary record.

That same year, they released "Magical Mystery Tour", an album accompanied by a film of the same name. Although the film received mixed reactions, the album included classics like "I Am the Walrus", "Strawberry Fields Forever", and "Penny Lane". The band members increasingly delved into spiritual and philosophical themes, which led to their journey to India in 1968, where they took meditation lessons with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Although the trip was initially inspiring, tensions arose within the group, and some members left India prematurely.

Later in 1968, they released "The Beatles", better known as "The White Album". This album was a collection of diverse songs that reflected their individual styles. The recording sessions were turbulent, with conflicts between the band members and growing artistic disagreements. Despite the tensions, the album included memorable songs such as "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Blackbird", and "Helter Skelter".

In 1969, they followed up with "Yellow Submarine", "Abbey Road", and "Let It Be". "Abbey Road", featuring its iconic album cover of the four band members walking across the zebra crossing, contained some of their most beloved songs, such as "Come Together", "Something", and "Here Comes the Sun". Despite the musical highlights, their relationships deteriorated. John Lennon left the band in September 1969, and in April 1970, it was officially announced that The Beatles had disbanded.

After their breakup, the members pursued their own paths. John Lennon became a solo artist and activist until he was tragically murdered on December 8, 1980. Paul McCartney continued making music and formed Wings, while George Harrison found success with his solo work and charity projects. Ringo Starr remained active as a musician and actor. In 2001, Harrison passed away from cancer, but The Beatles' music continues to endure as one of the most influential and beloved in history.

Their legacy is unparalleled. From their early rock-and-roll days to their later experimental works, The Beatles forever changed the world of music. Their songs—like "Hey Jude", "Let It Be", "Yesterday", and "All You Need Is Love"—continue to inspire generations. Even decades after their breakup, their influence remains evident in modern music and culture. The Beatles were not just a band; they were a phenomenon that forever changed the world.