The Beatles

The Beatles Take Over The iTunes Chart

By VVN Music

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:59:21 +1100

As most of the world knows by now, the Beatles have officially made the jump to the digital world as their music became available Tuesday on iTunes.

While there were many who must have seen dollar sign, expecting the music to dominate the top ten, the fact is that the Beatles' music is doing well but isn't able to compete with the Ke$has, Katy Perrys and Gweneth Paltrows of the world (yes, Gweneth Paltrow's version of Cee-Lo Greens' Forget You from last night's Glee episode is currently number three). Fifteen hours after going on sale, the highest any Fab Four song currently stands at number 22 (Here Comes the Sun); however, the group's tracks currently hold a little over a quarter of all the positions in the top 200.

At one time, there was actual wagering in England on what would be the most popular songs downloaded once they became available so, if you had a bet made, here's the current rangings. Note that the iTunes chart is not perfect as two songs are listed twice, depending on where they where chosen for download.

Here Comes the Sun (#22 on iTunes chart)

Let it Be (From the Let It Be) (#29)

In My Life (#31)

Blackbird (#36)

Come Together (#40)

Hey Jude (#59)

With a Little Help From My Friends (#62)

Twist & Shout (From Please Please Me) (#67)

Let it Be (From the Beatles Box) (#68)

While My Guitar Gently Weeps (#75)

Eleanor Rigby (#78)

I Saw Her Standing There (#79)