The Beatles released many hits that topped the Billboard Hot 100. Despite this, some of their most famous tunes did not reach that summit. Notably, The Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” once stopped another Beatles song from reaching No. 1.
The Beatles | Bettmann / Contributor 5. ‘Yellow Submarine’
“Yellow Submarine” might not be the group’s most sophisticated track, but it’s definitely one of the most infectious children’s songs of all time. Ringo Starr wasn’t an amazing singer, but his voice works perfectly in this sea shanty. “Yellow Submarine” also blurs the line between children’s music and 1960s psychedelic imagery.
According to The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, “Yellow Submarine” hit No. 2 in the United States. It was blocked from the top spot by The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love.” “You Can’t Hurry Love” is a great song, but it arguably didn’t have the same influence on pop culture as “Yellow Submarine.
The Beatles | Bettmann / Contributor 5. ‘Yellow Submarine’
“Yellow Submarine” might not be the group’s most sophisticated track, but it’s definitely one of the most infectious children’s songs of all time. Ringo Starr wasn’t an amazing singer, but his voice works perfectly in this sea shanty. “Yellow Submarine” also blurs the line between children’s music and 1960s psychedelic imagery.
According to The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits, “Yellow Submarine” hit No. 2 in the United States. It was blocked from the top spot by The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love.” “You Can’t Hurry Love” is a great song, but it arguably didn’t have the same influence on pop culture as “Yellow Submarine.
- 2/9/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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