Quote of the Day by Paul McCartney: Crowds singing together, thousands of phone lights glowing in stadiums, and one timeless chorus echoing across generations — Paul McCartney has spent decades creating songs that became part of people’s lives. But among all the classics written during the era of The Beatles, few songs remain as emotionally powerful as “Hey Jude.”
Released in 1968 and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the song was primarily written by McCartney during a difficult moment in the life of John Lennon’s family. What began as a comforting message to Lennon’s young son Julian eventually evolved into one of the most beloved songs in music history. Yet decades later, one particular lyric from “Hey Jude” continues to resonate deeply with listeners.
