It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. The single was the Beatles' first release on their Apple record label and one of the "First Four" singles by …

Jun 12, 2018 · “Hey Jude” is a song by the iconic British rock band The Beatles. This song, which is widely regarded as the ultimate comfort song, was written for a very young boy whose …

Sep 20, 2024 · McCartney wanted to write a song for Julian Lennon, John’s son, who was suffering through the turmoil of his parents’ divorce. He started the song with the words, “Hey …

Paul McCartney wrote this as "Hey Jules," a song meant to comfort John Lennon's 5-year-old son Julian as his parents were getting a divorce. The change to "Jude" was inspired by the …

Aug 26, 2025 · “Hey Jude” was a non-album single for the group, meaning it did not appear on any of the band’s studio records. It was written by Beatles bassist Paul McCartney and …

Oct 23, 2024 · By Oliver Tearle What was the longest UK hit single of 1968? Although ‘Hey Jude’ comes close to achieving that accolade, this 7-minute epic wasn’t even the longest song to …

The origins of “Hey Jude” are rooted in a period of transition and personal growth for The Beatles. The song was written by Paul McCartney during a tumultuous time in the band’s history, …

“Hey Jude,” released by The Beatles in 1968, has had a profound impact on both the individuals directly involved with its creation and the wider world. The song was originally written by Paul …

Written primarily by Paul McCartney, the song was born from a place of profound empathy, originally conceived as a message of solace for John Lennon’s young son, Julian, during the …

Written primarily by McCartney, the song originated during a visit to comfort Cynthia and Julian Lennon after John Lennon's public split from his first wife. Initially titled "Hey Jules," McCartney …