One of the greatest rock 'n' roll songs ever recorded. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. McCartney was the primary writer of the song. The song is more than 7 minutes long and features a 30-piece orchestra. It was one of the Beatles' 20 No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts.
The song was written for John Lennon's son, Julian Lennon. The original title of the song was "Hey Jules" but was changed to make it flow better.
The song was written for John Lennon's son, Julian Lennon. The original title of the song was "Hey Jules" but was changed to make it flow better.
by Beastman95112 November 3, 2005
A mighty big hit for the Beatles, it went to #1 on both sides of the Atlantic. It spent a record number of weeks on top of America's Billboard, a record that was equaled by "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. A classic.
1. When I was in military recruit training ("boot camp") I was assigned to Junior Officer Of the Deck (JOOD) watchstanding security duty. I wore a yellow armband on my left shirt sleeve that said "JOOD". Every hour I'd tour the building to ensure that all was "secure". I entered my company's barrack room and one of my fellow company mates was standing next to a bunk singing "Hey JOOD. Don't be afraid. Take a sad song and make it better. Remember...". When I got to a compartment on the third floor a recruit shouted, "Hey look, fellas! It's the JOOD!" The whole company broke into singing "Hey Jude" (Hey JOOD, get it?). When I was back on the Quarterdeck on the first floor, you could hear the singing continuing on: ... bettah, bettah, bettah, bettah, bettah, bettah, yeaaaaah! Da da da da-da-da-da, da-da-da-da, hey, Jude!...". Recruit training isn't much fun for anyone, but this was pretty amusing.
2. I saw Sir Paul McCartney on Saturday Night Live on TV perform "Hey Jude". People in the audience screamed their heads off. One time when Paul was singing the vocals for this song in the studio (or maybe during a Beatles TV performance) he screamed so intensely he passed out. He didn't konk out when performing on SNL that night.
2. I saw Sir Paul McCartney on Saturday Night Live on TV perform "Hey Jude". People in the audience screamed their heads off. One time when Paul was singing the vocals for this song in the studio (or maybe during a Beatles TV performance) he screamed so intensely he passed out. He didn't konk out when performing on SNL that night.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice December 20, 2007
Bob: What you doin?
Fabio: Listening to Hey Jude, by The Beatles.
Jarusha: The Beatles suck ASS.
*Bob and Fabio shove rulers down Jarusha's throat*
Fabio: Listening to Hey Jude, by The Beatles.
Jarusha: The Beatles suck ASS.
*Bob and Fabio shove rulers down Jarusha's throat*
by invader Jenna September 20, 2010
One of the greatest songs ever written, a true classic by Lennon/McCartney and the Beatles. The beautiful begininning coupled with the fantastic end chorus is a stunning reminder of why the Beatles are so fondly remembered
"Remember, to let her into your heart, then you can start, to make it better" - The Beatles
"Na, na na, na na na na, na na na na, Hey Jude" - everyone
"Na, na na, na na na na, na na na na, Hey Jude" - everyone
by I Love Horses July 4, 2005