Political upheaval, protest, or social change as subject.
The Revolution motif first appears in the Beatles catalogue on 'I'll Cry Instead' (1964).
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I'll Cry Instead | 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | John | Vows to come back and break hearts |
| 2 | Revolution | 1968 | Past Masters | John | – |
| 3 | Revolution 9 | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | – | Sequel piece to Revolution 1 & Revolution |
| 4 | Revolution 1 | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | Direct address to revolutionary movement |
Updated
Book
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
Alan Aldridge
Book
Revolution in the Head
Ian MacDonald
Album
Sgt Peppers
CD
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