Helter Skelter by The Beatles – ***

First released: 1968

I remember in high school, there was a peer of mine who couldn't stand The Beatles, stating, "The only good things The Beatles did were "Helter Skelter" and the opening to Revolution where Paul screams." One man's opinion I suppose, but he liked heavy metal and punk music, so anything with any sort of melody didn't count I guess. It was originally an album track on the "White Album", but it was strongly considered for single release in 1976. Eventually it was released as a single b-side to "Got to Get You Into My Life" in 1976. This single was used to promote the "Rock and Roll Music" compilation. A demo version is included on "Anthology 3" in 1996. It is also used for 2006's "Love".

A live version appears on 2009’s "Good Evening New York City".