10 best covers of Beatles songs
When they burst onto the scene in 1960 as four scruffy-haired Liverpudlians and promptly became the world’s most popular band, the Beatles changed the course of music history forever.
They influenced so many artists from so many genres – pop, blues, country, you name it – and as a result, we’ve been left with countless incredible covers of their songs.
Here, we’re taking a look at 10 of the all-time best Beatles covers, and trust us, they’re worth a listen (or two). When you’re done, tell us in the comments, which was your favourite?
1. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by Al Green
2. “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder
3. “Across the Universe” by Fiona Apple
4. “Eleanor Rigby” by Aretha Franklin
5. “In My Life” by Johnny Cash
6. “Because” by Elliott Smith
7. “Come Together” by The Brothers Johnson
8. “Here Comes the Sun” by Richie Havens
9. “Helter Skelter” by U2
10. “Oh Darling” by Florence and the Machine