1970 Track From Hit Album Ranked 'Worst Song’ by The Beatles
- - 1970 Track From Hit Album Ranked 'Worst Song’ by The Beatles
Geca FloresFebruary 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Regarded as one of the most influential bands in music history, The Beatles, which consists of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison, have released not just a slew of hit and award-winning songs but also a handful of tracks that highlight their creativity, artistry and passion as musicians.
However, behind their commercial success and groundbreaking legacy, the British rock band is not immune to criticism.
Over the years, critics have labeled certain songs as overrated or musically repetitive, suggesting that not every release matched the band’s celebrated standards.
With this, Collider ranked “10 Worst Songs by The Beatles,” highlighting the tracks that received unfavorable reactions from the public.
Landing at the top of the list is “Dig It,” a song from their 12th and final studio album, Let It Be.
This also marks their second all-group composition, after their instrumental "Flying" on their 1967 album Magical Mystery Tour.
British rock group the Beatles leave London Airport for the USA, on their final tour, UK, 11th August 1966. From left to right, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison.Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images (Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The song originated during one of their music sessions, resulting in a 15-minute loosely structured jam.
“Dig It” was reportedly recorded during their rehearsals for the song “Let It Be,” which later became one of the band’s iconic hits.
Based on the comments on the band’s remastered video on their official YouTube channel, fans were not impressed by how John Lennon executed the song. Others even pointed out that he was channeling the singing style of the Rolling Stones icon.
“John impersonating Mick Jagger's singing style,” one wrote.
“John Lennon sounds like Mick Jagger. Lol,” a commenter echoed.
The same goes for another who said, “This sounds like The Rolling Stones.”
Although it is known that “Dig It” was recorded during a live jam session and some questioned why it was included on the album, others saw it as a raw insight into the band’s dynamic chemistry and creative process.
“So simple, so quickly over, it's almost as if ‘Dig It’ was included as a joke or as an aside or as filler on one of history's most important and well-regarded full albums...but man alive! I absolutely LOVE Dig It and I'm always compelled to hammer out those simple chords on the piano after I hear it! Love Dig It!!!”
With “Dig It” making it the “worst song” by The Beatles, the list also includes "Wild Honey Pie" as second and "Why Don't We Do It in the Road?" as third, both from their 1968 self-titled studio album.
Another song that was not a crowd favorite was "Maggie Mae," ranked fourth, followed by "Honey Don't" at fifth.
Completing the top 10 are "Little Child,” “What Goes On,” "Your Mother Should Know,” “Run for Your Life," and lastly, "Savoy Truffle," written by Harrison, which was also deemed “one of his weakest Beatles-era efforts.”
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