Hey Jude
by
The Beatles
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First released:
Aug 26 1968

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"Hey Jude" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles. Credited to Lennon/McCartney, the ballad evolved from "Hey Jules", a song Paul McCartney wrote to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce. "Hey Jude" begins with a verse-bridge structure based around McCartney's vocal performance and piano accompaniment; further instrumentation is added as the song progresses to distinguish sections. After the fourth verse, the song shifts to a fade-out coda that lasts for more than four minutes.

"Hey Jude" was released in August 1968 as the first single from The Beatles' record label Apple Records. More than seven minutes in length, "Hey Jude" was, at the time, the longest single ever to top the British charts. It also spent nine weeks as number one in the United States—the longest run at the top of the American charts for a Beatles single. The single has sold approximately eight million copies and is frequently included on professional lists of the all-time best songs.

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  • Oct 31 1989

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  • CD

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    number name artist hh:mm:ss
    1
    Hey Jude
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    2
    Revolution
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2 tracks format: 1 x CD
release dates: Aug 26 1968 in United States, Aug 30 1968 in United Kingdom, Sep 19 1968 in Australia
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