5 of the Beatles’ Least Popular Songs

It doesn’t matter if you’re the biggest band of the 20th century; some of your songs just won’t resonate with audiences en masse. These five songs are some of The Beatles’ least popular works, but we think they deserve some love for being quite underrated.

It’s worth noting that this list isn’t exhaustive and is based on popular opinion. Don’t come for us, please!

1. “Words Of Love”

Beatles For Sale as a whole album doesn’t really get much attention in favor of the band’s bigger works. Even more so, “Words Of Love” gets even less attention on that album. The record is a pretty cover-heavy piece of work, so it makes sense why this Buddy Holly classic would slip through the cracks.

2. “There’s A Place”

This track on Please Please Me is often skipped, namely because it’s more or less one of the Fab Four’s weaker songs on that album. But it is far from a bad song. The harmonica lines are addictive and the overall song is a pleasant listen. It just isn’t as legendary as tracks like “Twist And Shout” or “Please Please Me”.

3. “Wait”

Rubber Soul is one of The Beatles’ most high-quality releases, and it marks the end of the band’s lighter pop song era. The songwriting on everything this album offers is quite thoughtful and well-done, but “Wait” is often the one that gets skipped. It’s a great song that is often attributed to Paul McCartney since John Lennon famously said he didn’t remember writing it. “Wait” is a somewhat forgettable song, but it’s far from awful.

4. “Please Mr. Postman”

With The Beatles featured quite a few excellent Motown covers, one of which being “Please Mr. Postman”. We understand why this cover of The Marvelettes might be one of the The Beatles’s least popular songs, at least on this particular album. However, it’s one of the best homages to the black singers and musicians who heavily influenced the Fab Four’s music. It deserves a bit more credit.

5. “When I Get Home”

A Hard Day’s Night has a ton of iconic early Beatles classics, from “A Hard Day’s Night” To “Can’t Buy Me Love”. “When I Get Home” falls under the radar, with some fans calling it the most generic track on the album. However, it serves its purpose. It helps to slow down the propulsion of the album, and its inclusion on A Hard Day’s Night is worthwhile.

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