Forget hey jude, this near-perfect Beatles song proved John Lennon was at his best as a songwriter

This Beatles classic showed John Lennon at his most vulnerable, and innovative, proving why he remains one of rock’s greatest songwriters.
The Cheat Sheet

The Terrible Song That Inspired The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’

The Beatles were one of the best bands of all time and their songs drew inspiration from the greats, including Chuck Berry and Ludwig van Beethoven. In spite of that, one of the worst songs of all ...
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Paul McCartney Says He’ll Never Forget Writing This Legendary 7-Minute Beatles Song

When it comes to iconic songs by The Beatles, there are too many to count, but even then, some stand out among the others. "Hey Jude" wasn't included in any Beatles album, but it was recorded during ...
MusicRadar

“Beginners start with In My Life, while advanced players choose Hey Jude”: New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most

As obsessive Beatle-nerds, the idea of an official ‘Global Beatles Day’ leaves us a little bemused. Surely every day is a Beatle-day? It is in our gaff at least. But for the wider world, reminding ...
Yahoo

Discover the Hidden F-Bomb in The Beatles' 'Hey Jude' and John Lennon's Reaction

Imagine dropping the F-bomb on a track in the 1960s when your fans knew you as squeaky clean pop singers! That's exactly what happened to The Beatles on their 1968 track "Hey Jude." The song is now ...
American Songwriter

“I Was Shouted Down”: The Advice The Beatles Received (And Ignored) When Making “Hey Jude”, and How They Tackled the Issue Instead

When we think of The Beatles’ classic, “Hey Jude”, we often think of its emotional legacy—the fact that Paul McCartney wrote it for John Lennon’s young son, Julian, the fact that John thought Paul ...