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The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones: Which Band Reigns Supreme?

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Which of these two bands are your favourite? Take a listen to the below two tracks. Want to shout out your favourite of the two , or share experiences etc then please leave it in the comments , id love the comments section to be alive and kicking for these posts. Stand up for your favourite!

For the most part this rivalry was in good spirit , with the Rolling Stones stealing some of The Beatles sales according the the band. Realistically they were good friends , with the Beatles filling a slightly different market to the Rolling Stones.

The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun (All Rights Are Retained By The Beatles)
The Rolling Stones – Paint It Black (All Rights Are Retained By The Rolling Stones)

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65 responses to “The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones: Which Band Reigns Supreme?”

  1. Radio Faux Show avatar
    Radio Faux Show

    I feel like the Beatles vs Stones debate is still divisive 60 years later. I guess that shows the importance of both bands. For me, it is always The Beatles. Between these two songs, definitely The Beatles. This is one of their greatest tunes. You’d have to dig pretty far into the Beatles catalog for Paint It Black to get my vote. 😄

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think its great the contest still rolls on 🙂

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  2. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    I would say both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are equal meaning both bands were very talented and produced great music. The Beatles had their one kind of sound and when a song began to play you could tell it was them, They had songs I liked and others I could pass up. With The Rolling Stones it was the same a song began and right away you knew it was the Stones. Lots to like and some songs I could pass up. So for me it just depends on my mood, the kind of songs I would like to hear, and I have both bands on my list of Favorites on YouTube.

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    1. Greg Dennison avatar
      Greg Dennison

      This is kind of how I feel…

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    2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think beatles edge it but its close , but agree some songs for both i can take or leave

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  3. michael branscáth avatar
    michael branscáth

    Between these two songs, I’ll go with Paint It Black. Here Comes the Sun is not my favorite Beatles tune, but not one I dislike by any means.

    Overall, however, I like both bands. My parents influenced my initial Beatles fandom, but once I branched on on my own, I grew to see both bands as on equal footing, serving two different sounds in the same era. The Beatles tended towards being more diverse in their sound, whereas the Stones always sound like Stones and I can’t fault them for that. Beatles had a solid grasp on experimentation, while the Stones helped define the basics many bands go back to.

    Tossup.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think both are truly important for every band that comes around now , both iconic 🙂

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      1. michael branscáth avatar
        michael branscáth

        Beyond a doubt.

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  4. missparker0106 avatar
    missparker0106

    I was a rabid Stones fan until the turn of the 21st century. I liked the Beatles at first, when I was just hitting puberty in the 60s, but then I saw the Rolling Stones on Ed Sullivan, saw my parents’ revulsion, and it was a no-brainer for me. The Beatles tried to become edgier, but the Stones were successful at “edge” from the beginning. I was even known as “The Stones Fan” in high school, because my locker was plastered with Stones pics, and I first saw them live when I was 16. This was all pre-Bowie (I was a late bloomer as a Bowie fan. I came to my senses in the late 70s and have been Bowie-obsessed ever since).

    I still hold on to the conviction the Stones should have retired early aughts. I know they’re still creating and entertaining; however I feel they’ve become caricatures of themselves…but it doesn’t change my vote. Stones all the way.

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    1. St Jimmy avatar
      St Jimmy

      Oh wow! I bet watching the stones back then was amazing.

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      1. missparker0106 avatar
        missparker0106

        It was amazing…and my ticket cost a whopping $10.00 🙂 Lots of babysitting back then.

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        1. St Jimmy avatar
          St Jimmy

          I wished gig tickets still cost $10.00 😂

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          1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
            Fox Reviews Rock

            I think they still should!

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    2. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Nice vote ! 🙂 and thankyou for the amazing back story ! 🙂

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  5. Popi avatar
    Popi

    so hard to choose. The Beatles were my go to music source but the stones are still rocking. This is a 50-50 for me.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Do you think they stones should have stopped by now ?

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      1. Popi avatar
        Popi

        probably but they keep selling out venues.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          oh absolutely!

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  6. Ian J Myers avatar
    Ian J Myers

    Both bands ate just different but possibly a very slight penchant for the Beatles, but the Stones are cooler!

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Stones are for the cool kids 😉

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  7. Gregor MacMinto avatar
    Gregor MacMinto

    The Beatles and the Stones were both fantastic during the 1960s, but for quality, breadth and innovation in songcraft and in production the Beatles couldn’t be beaten. The Stones progressed rapidly during the Sixties, but even they created nothing that could bear comparison with ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ or ‘A Day in the Life’, the former being recorded only four years after ‘Love Me Do’!

    As for the two songs, I’ll go for George Harrison’s masterpiece. It’s more subtle and has aged better.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I do love its subtle nature 🙂

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  8. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    The Beatles without a doubt will ALWAYS get my vote.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Favourite song ? 🙂

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      1. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
        Willie Torres Jr.

        It’s nearly impossible to pick just one Beatles album as my favorite—there are so many incredible ones! However, if I had to choose, I’d say everything from “With The Beatles” and “Revolver” stand out as my top picks. Both albums showcase their unique evolution and exceptional creativity. “With The Beatles” captures their early charm and energy, while “Revolver” represents their groundbreaking experimentation and musical growth. Each album offers a different glimpse into their genius, making it hard to choose just one.

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          Think my favourite is Revolver 🙂

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          1. Willie Torres Jr. avatar
            Willie Torres Jr.

            Yeah Revolver was the beginning of the changes for the Band. It showcased a more experimental and sophisticated sound, incorporating diverse influences and innovative studio techniques. This departure from their earlier, more straightforward pop-rock style highlighted their growth as musicians and set the stage for their future work.

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  9. James Elkington avatar
    James Elkington

    Seen them both – Beatles for lyrics, Stones for stage presence.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      wow im jealous that you have seen them both!!

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      1. James Elkington avatar
        James Elkington

        Best was Jimi Hendrix at the Isle of Wight in 1970…along with tons of other big acts….

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        1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
          Fox Reviews Rock

          jealousy levels rising 😉

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          1. James Elkington avatar
            James Elkington

            Goes with being old….😆

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            1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
              Fox Reviews Rock

              i wouldnt mind being old 😉

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              1. James Elkington avatar
                James Elkington

                Wait till you get there – then you will 😞

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  10. Dawn Pisturino avatar
    Dawn Pisturino

    I like both bands, they are different and unique in their own way. I would probably vote for the Beatles, though, as my favorite.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Favourite song by the beatles ? 🙂

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  11. St Jimmy avatar
    St Jimmy

    I love here comes the summer, it’s one of my feel good songs and I love the guitar melody.

    I did use to love rocking out to paint in black on guitar hero though.

    I think I may edge towards the Beatles on this one today.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      For me its beatles too , but i think its truly important to tip the hat to the stones for the impact on rock that they have had.

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  12. debrapurdykong avatar
    debrapurdykong

    The Beatles’ musical catalogue is far more diverse than the Stones. They experimented with different styles over a fairly short period of time, so it makes them more interesting to me. The Stones have some really great songs, too, though.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Yeah the beatles experimented hugely with their sound!

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  13. lyndhurstlaura avatar
    lyndhurstlaura

    It’s always been The Stones for me, and always will be. Paint it, Black is an all-time favourite, and pretty much everything else the Stones have done works for me. The Beatles have done a few that I love – Let It Be, Hey Jude, Elinor Rigby – and Here Comes The Sun is okay, but they just don’t have the pull that The Stones do, for me. 😊

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Why do you think that is ?

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      1. lyndhurstlaura avatar
        lyndhurstlaura

        I wish I knew. Their music just speaks to me in a way the Beatles’ doesn’t. When I hear the Stones I want to get up and dance – as I do with Hey Jude and Let It Be. I guess the primeval instinct to dance is the key. Unlock that, unlock me! 😂

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  14. Julie Sheppard aka Reiko Chinen avatar
    Julie Sheppard aka Reiko Chinen

    I like both equally, so I can’t choose between the two. Good question though 😎

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Fair enough 😀

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  15. Ajinkya Rane avatar
    Ajinkya Rane

    The Beatles all the way!

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  16. writinstuff avatar
    writinstuff

    Overall, The Beatles. The first time I heard them (in the 90s) I hadn’t heard anything like it b/c my dad was very much a Classic Rock guy and that was the basis of my musical knowledge when I became a consumer of music in my own right. But I can’t deny that even today there are more Stones songs in my playlists than Beatles songs.

    And Beast of Burden? It just hits every time.

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  17. Mayar Writes avatar
    Mayar Writes

    My favourite is the Beatles, I love their music. ❤️

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  18. niasunset avatar
    niasunset

    Yesi I can’t choose too! I love both of them and they are a legend in music history now. Thank you, Love, nia

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  19. ibarynt avatar
    ibarynt

    I think this is where you toss a coin, heads or tails 😀.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Yeah and still hope it lands on the edge of the coin 🙂

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      1. ibarynt avatar
        ibarynt

        Haha, agree.

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  20. Jennifer Frank avatar
    Jennifer Frank

    Unpopular opinion: I don’t really care for either of them. I mean they both have songs that I like but it stops there. I can’t get into the hype for either of them.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      I think thats a perfectly acceptable viewpoint 🙂

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  21. Norman Eric Peterson avatar
    Norman Eric Peterson

    Are you a Mod or a Rocker? Neither, I’m a Mocker.

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  22. Andrea R Huelsenbeck avatar
    Andrea R Huelsenbeck

    My heart goes to the Beatles, who were the first band that I listened to radio for. However, you have to admit the Stones win for longevity.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      Interesting thoughts 😁👍🏻

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  23. Rhyme In Time avatar
    Rhyme In Time

    Beatles! Great compositions and lyrics, and they had George Martin to add symphonic polish.

    The Stones have created a lot of great material and of course managed to keep performing for half a century. Yet if the Beatles had stayed together longer, there might have been no contest between these two bands at all.

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  24. circadianreflections avatar
    circadianreflections

    Over all I have more favorite songs by the Beatles than the Rolling Stones and of those two songs the Beatles hands down. Gaul, both songs are from my time…aging myself here! 😂

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  25. David Bennett avatar
    David Bennett

    My first thought was that if I were on a desert island and had to choose one band’s music it would be the Beatles because they were story tellers. After Love Me Do they never found that edgy side again, not really. For the pleasure of that millionth of a second timing that makes them listenable, the Stones. YMMV 🙂

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      great reasoning!

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  26. danayoung500 avatar
    danayoung500

    It’s a hard choice but I have to say the Beatles. I love the song choices you have from both the Stones and the Beatles. Either song depends on the mood I’m in but overall I just love the Beatles. Everything about their way of singing, the melodies, the lyrics and tones of the songs. It’s peaceful in a sense, but each word feels meaningful and purposeful.

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  27. poetessadeilibri avatar
    poetessadeilibri

    Beatles forever. They never had problems with inspiration.

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    1. Fox Reviews Rock avatar
      Fox Reviews Rock

      That much is totally true !

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