A vocalist sings in the light, breathy upper register above their natural chest-voice range
'Across the Universe' (1970) is the last of the 8 Beatles songs to use Falsetto.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | From Me to You | 1963 | Past Masters | John, Paul | 'Ooh' falsetto leaps in bridge |
| 2 | She Loves You | 1963 | Past Masters | Paul, John | Shaking-head 'ooh' – visual Beatles signature |
| 3 | Hold Me Tight | 1963 | With The Beatles | Paul | McCartney high notes on 'It's you' |
| 4 | Tell Me Why | 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | John | Bridge climax; recurring as a leitmotif |
| 5 | When I Get Home | 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | John | Opening 'Woah-I' passages |
| 6 | I'm Only Sleeping | 1966 | Revolver | John | Backing vocals |
| 7 | Across the Universe (Wildlife version) | 1969 | Past Masters | John | Backing vocals |
| 8 | Across the Universe | 1970 | Let It Be | John | Backing vocals |
'Ooh' falsetto leaps in bridge
Shaking-head 'ooh' – visual Beatles signature
McCartney high notes on 'It's you'
Bridge climax; recurring as a leitmotif
Opening 'Woah-I' passages
Backing vocals
Backing vocals
Backing vocals
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