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Grammy winner
Won a competitive Grammy, the American recording academy's award, for this song rather than for its album or for the group.
5
songs
From 1964 to 1966, five recordings have it. 'A Hard Day's Night' (1965 Best Performance by Vocal Group) and 'Michelle' are two of them, and Paul sings four of the five. On 'Eleanor Rigby' it is Best Contemporary Solo Vocal Performance, 1967, awarded to Paul McCartney rather than to the group.
See alsoCultural impact:Beatles film soundtrackCultural impact:Widely coveredCultural impact:Promotional videoComposition:Chorus in iChord degree:i–♭VIRecurring words:ahRelease type:A-Side singleOpening chord:i
Analysis
By Year
Song count per year
By Songwriter
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
By Era
Early1 · 33%
Mid-period2 · 67%
Late0 · 0%
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Songs(5)
Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Hard Day's Night | 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | John, Paul | 1965 Best Performance by Vocal Group |
| 2 | Michelle | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul | Song of the Year, 1967 |
| 3 | Eleanor Rigby | 1966 | Revolver | Paul | Best Contemporary Solo Vocal Performance, 1967, awarded to Paul McCartney rather than to the group |
| 4 | Free as a Bird | 1995 | Reunion singles | John, Paul, George | Best Pop Performance by Duo/Group with Vocal; Best Short Form Music Video (1997) |
| 5 | Now and Then | 2023 | Reunion singles | John | - |
A Hard Day's Night
1964·A Hard Day's Night·John
1965 Best Performance by Vocal Group
Michelle
1965·Rubber Soul·Paul
Song of the Year, 1967
Eleanor Rigby
1966·Revolver·Paul
Best Contemporary Solo Vocal Performance, 1967, awarded to Paul McCartney rather than to the group
Free as a Bird
1995·Reunion singles·John
Best Pop Performance by Duo/Group with Vocal; Best Short Form Music Video (1997)
Now and Then
2023·Reunion singles·John
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