The Beatles had their first No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom in 1962. They reached No. 1 for the first time in the United States with a different song.

Zero to 30 percent: Welcome to Abbey Road. You’re a fan who’s just one of the countless people who’ve gotten their worlds rocked by the Beatles over the years. You have a lot to look forward to, as ...

Let's get the most obvious critique out of the way first: "Now and Then," the song billed as The Beatles' final single, can't possibly live up to "Let It Be," "Strawberry Fields Forever" or whatever ...