The Best of the Beatles...Post Beatles

"I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me". This is from The John Lennon song "God" in which John Lennon denounces his faith in everything, except himself. Yoko & himself. The quote however essentially announces his intention to distance himself from The Beatles furthermore. Obviously there was never to be a Beatles reformation with the original line of the Fab four but the music that they had made Post Beatles was spectacular and Beatles fans tend not to appreciate what fantastic music they created individually. So what's happening is, I'm going to show you some of my personal favourites from the Post Beatles era in the hope that you can appreciate that the end of the Beatles really wasn't the extent of their talent.

John Lennon - Jealous Guy
I thought starting at perhaps the most famous Beatle was too easy but fuck it. Jealous Guy is universally relatable, whether you're man or woman, whether you've been in a relationship or you're just a creepy onlooker waiting for the day that you'll finally pluck up the courage to talk to someone you like its just easy to relate to this song because everybody gets jealous at one point in their lives. "Imagine" is considered to be the highlight of John Lennon's solo career but this song begs to differ.

George Harrison - I'd have you anytime
I loved this song the second I heard it. It's perfect for those who are in a relationship or are aspiring to be in one. It's a very romantic song and this is coming from somebody who is romantically crippled. I love the Country music vibe it gives off randomly and I just really love the album "All things must pass" altogether because its just such a complete album from start to finish. There are no dull moments and arguably his finest solo work

Paul McCartney & Wings
I can never understand why this song is the highlight for me off the entire Band on the Run album but it is. It's one of those songs that stick to you and you can't even comprehend why. It;s a fantastic song to listen to at night. Give it a try.

John Lennon - How do you sleep?
An incredibly angry and hostile single from such a humble human being. This song, if you didn't know was written about Paul McCartney following the break up of the Beatles as it showed an angsty side to John Lennon we had never seen before. In the original recording he even went as far as to say "How do you sleep ya cont?" which if you didn't know was Liverpublian for "Cunt". Proving yet again that John Lennon could write a great song about any emotion.

Paul McCartney - Here today
From an incredibly angry John Lennon to the other side of the spectrum. Paul McCartney sings about his love for John Lennon after he was murdered in 1980. It's very touching from the perspective of a Beatles fan and especially if you are aware its about John Lennon. Take John out of the equation and its still a very moving song but the fact its about John Lennon makes it more Bittersweet.

More Great songs: 
John Lennon - Instant Karma
John Lennon - Imagine
John Lennon - Oh my love
John Lennon - Just like starting over
Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Paul McCartney - Maybe I'm amazed
Wings - Jet
The Travelling Wilburys - Handle with care
George Harrison - Isn't it a pity
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
Ringo Starr - It don't come easy

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