Who is the greatest Beatle?

It’s all about

the data

This was a pretty open-and-shut case in our books. We all agreed on our assessment. But was it possible our bias was playing too large a role in our decision-making? So, we set out to find out who truly was the greatest Beatle.

First, let’s check the hive mind

Google Trends puts Paul and John at a tie overall in interest level. Sorry, Ringo. You are a great drummer, but probably not the greatest Beatle.

Then we thought, maybe it’s authorship

Mike Deal’s Charting the Beatles offers a great visual resource on authorship. Again, John and Paul seem to be about equally attributed to overall song quantity. So, we must continue our search for the greatest Beatle.

And now, a musical interlude

What do experts have to say on the issue?

”I'm not a big fan of the Beatles, but I am British. If pressed, I guess I'd say Ringo Starr. He was on Thomas the Tank Engine.

Chris WhurrBionic Giant Art Director/Editor

”Paul, always. But George is so cool because he was the quiet one who took it all in. Ringo, also cool. They weren’t the Beatles until he joined. And John...the most complex and moody and brilliant. I can't choose.

Billy McGuiganBeatles Experience Creator & Kathy's High School Friend

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Help!

Data to the rescue

With thanks to Data Scientist, Dan Raviv, we can assess which Beatle has the most streams. This should give us a pretty objective look at which authors receive the most plays. In this case, Paul is our clear winner.

Unbelievable Range

If authorship, popularity, and streams aren’t enough, let’s talk about vocal range. Beyond The Beatles, Paul’s range is virtual unmatched in the music industry, beating out famed singers like Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry for the top spot.

The Verdict Is In

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