
On just their second single and very first Number One hit in Great Britain, The Beatles’ loose-limbed approach to recording was already in place. Here are ten mistakes in Beatle songs that you might not have recognized.

These mistakes provide a fascinating glimpse at how the band perhaps took their own music a little less seriously than all of the people who loved it. In most cases, the band knew about these little gaffes and allowed them to stay. And yet throughout the years, some tiny errors worked their way into their songs.

The fact that they broke up while still in their prime, while causing heartbreak to their many fans, actually ensured that their recorded legacy would remain pristine. For the most part, they never had a flop or suffered through a slump. The Beatles are often considered the embodiment of perfection in terms of their musical output. Since it’s timeless, it seemed a good time to take another look. Editor’s Note: This post, from back in 2018, is one of our all-time most popular.
