Okay I Guess That Didn't Take as Dramatically Long as I'd Thought

In the end it came down mostly to the usual workhorses, but still very exciting:

TOUGHEST FIRST-ROUND MATCH-UP FOR EACH REGION

JOHN: none
PAUL: I Saw Her Standing There vs. Paperback Writer
GEORGE: Dear Prudence vs. She Loves You
RINGO: A Hard Day's Night vs. Get Back

BIGGEST SURPRISE FROM EACH BRACKET

JOHN: none
PAUL: Yesterday winning two rounds; probably not its fault it's just a victim of its own success
GEORGE: Abbey Road Medley - just interesting they make it an official "song" here
RINGO: none

BIT OF A BUMMER FROM EACH BRACKET

JOHN: normally For No One would've made a better showing
PAUL: it's absolutely insane that Helter Skelter, Paperback Writer, Back in the USSR and Revolution all lost in the first round
GEORGE: bummer to see Dear Prudence and You're Going to Lose That Girl go down so quickly
RINGO: really tough draw for Something