CuriositiesSEP 7, 2023

80 Beatles Quotes For The Fans Of Good Ol' Rock & Roll

From the greatest rock group in the world (the United Kingdom, at least) come some of the most famous phrases in the music industry. Even if you aren't a fan of rock n roll classics, it's hard to argue with the fact that the Beatles' quotes are as legendary as the group itself. Several of their phrases have reached the same popularity as the most memorable music lyrics ever written.

Among the array of perfect songs, those by The Beatles stand out the most. This is all thanks to the vivid lyrics and the performances that the young, flamboyant group gave. The lyrics also explain why this group were seen as rebels and icons in the '60s.

Majority of the memorable The Beatles’ lyrics and thus phrases came from the duo of Lennon and McCartney. The two of them were the core writers of the songs and, in the media's eyes, the faces of the group. However, individually, they were very different. John Lennon quotes, for example, sound more existential.

Below, we have compiled the information and quotes that you need to become a true Beatles fan (in case you weren't already). Upvote the phrases that you liked the most, and share your thoughts on the group in the comments. Also, make sure to check out other musician quotes we have compiled.

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80 Beatles Quotes For The Fans Of Good Ol' Rock & Roll

“Love is the answer and you know that for sure.” – John Lennon

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When did The Beatles start?

The Beatles were formed thanks to The Quarrymen, one of whose members was John Lennon. While touring with other members in 1956, Lennon formed a relationship and invited McCartney and his younger friend, Harrison, to join the group. After several members left, the trio renamed themselves The Beatles in 1960. However, in 1994, several decades after The Beatles' dissolution, The Quarrymen were reformed and alive again.

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“And, in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles

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“It’s being here now that’s important. There’s no past and there’s no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now.” — George Harrison

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When were The Beatles popular?

The Beatles dominated the ‘60s, the same decade that they formed. They first became popular in the United Kingdom and later became cultural icons even in the United States. Even after their breakup, they remained cultural icons long after the ‘60s.

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“There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done.” – The Beatles

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“What we’ve got to do is keep hope alive. Because without it we’ll sink.” – John Lennon

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When did The Beatles break up?

As with all great things, there has to be an end at some point. For The Beatles, this breakup came in 1970 (de jure) and legally in 1974. There were multiple reasons why The Beatles decided to break up. The hype calmed down, the group's manager passed away, and some members started to dislike McCartney. Lennon left the group first, McCartney soon followed, and quickly, The Beatles were nothing more than a shell.

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“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be.” ― John Lennon

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“We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections.” — John Lennon

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“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” – John Lennon, 'Imagine'

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“And when the brokenhearted people living in the world agree there will be an answer, let it be.” – The Beatles, 'Let It Be'

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“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans” – John Lennon

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“If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that… I believe in what I do, and I’ll say it.” — John Lennon

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“I only had two alternatives. Give up or carry on.” – Paul McCartney

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“Your own space, man, it’s so important. That’s why we were doomed because we didn’t have any. It is like monkeys in a zoo. They die. You know, everything needs to be left alone.” – George Harrison

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“Music is like a psychiatrist. You can tell your guitar things that you can’t tell people. And it will answer you with things people can’t tell you.” – Paul McCartney

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“Everyone should have themselves regularly overwhelmed by nature.” ― George Harrison

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“I really thought love would save us all.” ― John Lennon

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“With every mistake, we must surely be learning.” ― George Harrison

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“The Beatles saved the world from boredom.” ― George Harrison

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“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” ― John Lennon

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“As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.” ― John Lennon

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