I grew up in 60s with The Beatles - always THE best group ever.
That said, I once read their most prolific period began with the iconic opening chord of AHDN (UK) album and ending with the even more iconic closing chord of Pepper album.
When John Lennon was murdered in NYC writer Pete Hamill wrote a piece on it and the aftermath. He managed to get into the morgue where Lennons body was as a writer/reporter. He wrote there on a slab lay the 1960s. One of the most haunting lines I’ve ever read. It might be an exaggeration but not by much.
Don’t forget abbey road and even the white album. I believe the last thing the Beatles recorded together were the solos on the end. 3 guitarist 3 solos spots each all done in a single take. To me abbey road was their pinnacle only because it was more mature than the earlier ones. But all their albums were great. And they retired on top after less than 10 years. Incredible run.
Saul good man.