I got a copy of The Beatles greatest hits collection 1, which is being remastered and released on CD on September 13. The winner will also receive the poster that you see above along with your copy of the CD. Not too shabby.
To win, leave a comment with your favorite Beatles song, and why. You can also tell me on my facebook page, or tweet at me with twitter, and use the hashtag #mybeatles1 . Using these social methods let me know that you’re a fan, and just may help your chances.
Best of luck to all of you. This contest is limited to US readers only, sorry. Check out the tracklisting below as if you’re not already familiar with it.
1. Love Me Do
2. From Me to You
3. She Loves You
4. I Want to Hold Your Hand
5. Can’t Buy Me Love
6. A Hard Day’s Night
7. I Feel Fine
8. Eight Days a Week
9. Ticket to Ride
10. Help!
11. Yesterday
12. Day Tripper
13. We Can Work It Out
14. Paperback Writer
15. Yellow Submarine
16. Eleanor Rigby
17. Penny Lane
18. All You Need Is Love
19. Hello, Goodbye
20. Lady Madonna
21. Hey Jude
22. Get Back
23. The Ballad of John and Yoko
24. Something
25. Come Together
26. Let It Be
27. The Long and Winding Road
frank — 8 Sep 11
“in my life” because its my brothers favorite song and every time i listen to it, it reminds me of him
Chuck — 8 Sep 11
Tomorow Never Knows – because of its influence on popular music and its ability to redefine a genre….. it is also the song that got James Murphy into Dance music, and the “embryonic moment when LCD Soundsystem was born”.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/apr/24/lcd-soundsystem-this-is-happening
Tom — 8 Sep 11
I tried to post this to facebook, it was too long.
My favorite song by The Beatles is without a doubt, Help! I first heard this song in the car on a long road trip with my family, I must of been about 7 or 8 years old. My mom was a huge Beatles fan. I remember listening to the song and pretending that I was cool and not interested in it, but as soon as it ended I asked for a repeat. I soon started to rocking out to the song without shame.
Then it wasn’t until a few years ago when I started to appreciate The Beatles again as an adult, when it was accepted to like your parents bands again. The song Help! through me by surprise when I listened to the lyrics, such dark tones with an upbeat song. I can continuously play the song and to have it affect me in different ways. It will always remind me of my mom, sometimes happy, sometimes painfully sad.
Also, Noel Gallagher’s cover of the song is achingly beautiful and would of made John and the rest of them proud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QEbjoHe8IE
matt — 9 Sep 11
Run for your Life
The most raw and fucking violent they ever were.
BillySometimes — 9 Sep 11
My favorite Beatles song is “I Feel Fine.”
The tune is joyful and the guitar work is outstanding but that opening note is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, in recorded music history.
Johnny Tsokos — 9 Sep 11
“A Hard Day’s Night” – for many reasons, obviously. But it’s Harrison’s guitar solo on that 12-string that hooked me long ago; still does. Even though I learned he couldn’t quite hit that solo most times and instead played the root notes… The beauty is in its ambition and the raw talent mixed with going for it anyway. Still wonderfully captivating to this day. Cheers!
Schiff — 13 Sep 11
“In My Life,” because it reminds me of those places I remember…
Oliver — 13 Sep 11
I have several favorites but the most song that stands out and doesn’t get old listening to is “And Your Bird Can Sing”. I just love the guitar riffs and how it was recorded. Their chorus is as good as well on this song and it’s pleasure to hear the harmonies and it’s one of my favorite upbeat song by The Beatles.
Alex Roa — 16 Sep 11
“A Day In The Life” – probably the greatest Lennon/McCartney collaboration and a fantastic closer to a groundbreaking record. It’s haunting, thrilling but all around pleasing. Furthermore, the track features some of Ringo Starr’s most inspired drumming.
Mike LaFerney — 25 Sep 11
“Because”
One of the best examples of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison’s harmonizing.