The Beatles recorded dozens of covers early in their career. Here are five famous songs fans often assume were originals.

Streaming data paints a different picture of Beatles fandom today. While Lennon and McCartney defined the band’s legacy, songs by George Harrison and unexpected outliers have climbed to the top.

The Beatles penned hit after hit, all of which demonstrated their mastery of the songwriting form. But while they racked up classic songs for themselves beyond counting, they still found the time to ...