The Beatles' Hey Jude was released on August 26, 1968 as a single on the band's label Apple Records. Written and sung by Paul McCartney, the ballad was written to comfort Julian Lennon during his parent's, John and Cynthia Lennon, divorce. It spent nine weeks at number one in the U.S.
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Which Beatles song is the most popular?(1 Answer)
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"Rolling Stone" lists "A Day in the Life" at number one, and "Entertainment Weekly" places it at number two. Among Beatles fans, "A Day in the Life" is ...
The Beatles recorded "Hey Jude" today (July 31,1968) at Abbey Road Studios. Does anyone know in how many takes?(3 Answers)
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hey jude i believe it was on there first try there a very talented and most there songs only took a take to record
Whats the best YouTube Vocal Cover song you've heard?(4 Answers)
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I love this one from Beatles. "Hey Jude!" One of the best by them, and the way this cute Asian kid has sung this song in this video ...
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Written by Paul McCartney
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Originally titled Hey Jule
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First single released by the band's record label Apple
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Spent nine weeks at number one in the U.S.
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Longest song at number one on British charts
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Seven minutes long
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Nominated for three Grammy awards
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Number 8 on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of 500 greatest songs of all time Rolling Stone Magazine: The RS 500 Greatest Songs
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