Black American music combining gospel, R&B, and emotional vocal delivery.
'Money (That's What I Want)' (1963) is the earliest Beatles song to lean on Soul, which goes on to appear on 7 in all.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You Won't See Me | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul | – |
| 2 | The Word | 1965 | Rubber Soul | John, Paul | Lennon called it a 'soul'-style number |
| 3 | Got to Get You into My Life | 1966 | Revolver | Paul | – |
| 4 | Savoy Truffle | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | George | Distorted horn-section arrangement |
| 5 | Don't Let Me Down | 1969 | Past Masters | John, Paul | Gospel-soul phrasing in vocal |
Lennon called it a 'soul'-style number
Distorted horn-section arrangement
Gospel-soul phrasing in vocal
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