Hey Jude (remastered 2015) File

The Story Behind "Hey Jude" (Remastered 2015) "Hey Jude" is more than just a seven-minute anthem; it is a musical olive branch. Originally titled "Hey Jules," Paul McCartney wrote the song in 1968 to comfort five-year-old Julian Lennon during the painful divorce of his parents, John and Cynthia. While the brings modern clarity to this classic, the raw emotion of its origin remains its most powerful feature. A Message of Empathy

: Decades later, Julian Lennon has expressed a "love-hate" relationship with the song. While he is thankful for the gesture, he admits it serves as a "dark reminder" of his father walking out on his family. Iconic Studio Moments Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)

: McCartney eventually changed "Jules" to "Jude"—inspired by the character Jud in the musical Oklahoma! —because he felt it sounded better and made the message more universal. The Story Behind "Hey Jude" (Remastered 2015) "Hey

: McCartney was driving to visit Cynthia and Julian when the melody came to him. He wanted to tell Julian, "I know you're not happy, but you'll be OK". A Message of Empathy : Decades later, Julian

Upon its release, "Hey Jude" defied radio standards with its runtime.

: Ringo Starr had actually snuck off to the bathroom during the intro of the final take. He tiptoed back into the booth just in time to hit his drum fill, a moment so "magic" the band kept it.