Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Beatles charted dozens of top 10 hits during their years ...

The Beatles posing together. From left to right: musicians George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, circa 1965. The Beatles debut their new "single" “From Us To You” inside the ...

Chart success doesn’t necessarily determine the worth of either songs or the artists who recorded them. But there are some feats pertaining to the lists of the most popular or best-selling songs that ...

In 1964, the Beatles set the record for having the most top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single year. They held that record for a solid 54 years until rapper Drake broke it just in time for ...

In 1966, the Beatles famously stopped touring, despite being arguably the biggest musical act in the entire world with millions of fans who wanted nothing more than to see the Fab Four perform live.

The bulk of the Beatles' discography leans heavily towards greatness, with beloved tracks that have become instantly recognizable and iconic, brilliant work from brilliant musicians. But even the best ...

The Beatles have tons of perfect tunes to get you in the mood for spring. Many things inspired the Fab Four, including love and heartbreak, but they often looked to the changing seasons to help them ...