Best Songs From The Beatles' Rubber Soul

The Top Ten
1 In My Life

First of all with this particular album the question should be... which song do you like the least? (For the record, Run For Your Life) Musically the songs are all spectacular. Desert island disc for sure.

This is the one song that was in dispute as to who the principle author was. Lennon claimed he wrote the song with some help from McCartney, who claims he wrote the music. 'Life' certainly feels like Lennon wrote the lyrics and McCartney wrote the music.

And the reason Lennon probably wrote most of the lyrics is, again, he was in a confessional mode (Listening to Bob Dylan prodded him).

Paul's style was not to write straight from the heart. For Lennon this was a continuation, starting with the song, Help, of being open with his feelings.

A lovely song full reflective moments and with a more mature Lennon crafting those words so well.

2 Nowhere Man

Although in my life is the softest and the prettiest of this album, nowhere man also touches me every time I listen to it... Nowhere man, don't worry, take your time, don't hurry... It's the greatest in my humble opinion)

A very touching song that you can go back and listen to in dim times. It is a song that you can lie down and just listen to. Artistic, amazing, a masterpiece, the Beatles are truly in their own league

Nowhere Man is the most beautiful song of this album and in general one of the most beautiful Beatles songs! It's so touching and poignant.

3 Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

The sitar in the beginning was genius and the flow it starts is great. Their lyrics as usual are amazing and this by far my favorite or at least one of my favorites on this album

Totally agree with littlestar. Two amazing (mainly) Lennon songs definitely on the ball on Rubber soul. Same as mine this top 5 except I would swap michelle for I'm looking through you

Best song on the album for me. Instantly recognizable even for casual listeners.

4 I'm Looking Through You

How wasn't this song on the list at all? Definitely a top 5 song in my opinion. I bet in the future this will be a fan favourite for people.

One of the most underrated songs in The Beatles' entire discography.

This song is great and deserves more recognition. Definitely my #1

5 Girl

I adore this album, but this song stands out to me. I love the chorus, it has nice guitar work, and an overall cool vibe.

No doubt it's the best song on the album.
It should be higher on the list.
Number 1 for me.

This is a masterpiece...can't believe it's ranking so low in here!

6 Drive My Car

What a fabulous song I have heard it! This song must rank it the fourth greatest track of the Rubber Soul album.

That Bass... It's so awesome

Beep Beep, Beep Beep, Yeah!

7 Michelle

One of my favorite all time beatles songs.

First Beatles song I have cried to

This should be way up

8 If I Needed Someone

Harrison on lead is perfect and so harmonious with Lennon and McCartney in the backround.

This song should be above Michelle. One of George's finest hits.

Such a beautiful and underrated song

9 You Won't See Me

I think this is the best song on the album. The vocals, harmony, and rhythm are near perfect!

This is my favorite song by The Beatles. It's so underrated. It's such a beautiful song!

Totally overlooked. I think this is one of the best Beatles songs period.

10 Think for Yourself

Oh my God I love In my life but this one is so good!

This is one of my favorite songs on the album!

Oh yeah this track is great and menacing

The Contenders
11 Wait

So underrated. People have stupid taste. But in my life is my favorite.

I actually like this song a lot, it's quite underrated.

Not the best but certainly overlooked.

12 The Word

Superb song. The vocal performance is utterly astonishing.

The Beatles in unison here. Just perfect.

Very underrated

13 Run for Your Life

So I can say this is one of my favorite beatles songs and no one would agree, or very few, this was the first obscure song I was introduced to on Rubber Soul and it kills me to say it is one of the worst so fun, the lyrics tell a great story regardless of how politically incorrect they are, it speaks of a jealous guy trying to get revenge on his cheating girl. Hey Joe is pretty much the same and yet people don't diss that song's lyrics, and this song is more fun than Hey joe anyway

A rocking' little number that deserves a higher rating...it's pure Lennon

Underrated though every song on this album is incredible

14 What Goes On
15 I've Just Seen a Face

Well... if it's included it's top 5 for sure but this is a Help! track, shouldn't be on this list.

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