Composer

:

Paul McCartney

Genre

:

Vocal

Style

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Song: Rock

Compose Date

:

1968

Average_duration

:

4:37

"Hey Jude" is a song composed by Paul McCartney, released on August 26, 1968, as a single by The Beatles. The song was written for John Lennon's son Julian, who was going through a difficult time during his parents' divorce. The song was intended to be a comforting message to Julian, telling him to take a sad song and make it better. The song is in the key of F major and has a slow tempo. It is composed of four movements, with the first three being in a verse-chorus-verse structure, and the fourth being an extended coda. The first movement features McCartney's vocals and piano, with a simple chord progression and a catchy melody. The second movement introduces the chorus, which is repeated throughout the song. The third movement features a guitar solo by George Harrison, which is followed by a repeat of the chorus. The fourth movement is an extended coda, featuring a repeated refrain of "na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na" and a fade-out. The song's characteristics include its simple chord progression, catchy melody, and emotional lyrics. The song's lyrics are a message of hope and encouragement, telling the listener to "take a sad song and make it better." The song's coda, with its repeated refrain of "na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na," has become one of the most iconic moments in popular music history. "Hey Jude" premiered on The Beatles' Apple Records label and quickly became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and many other countries. The song has since become one of the most beloved and iconic songs in popular music history, and has been covered by countless artists in a variety of genres.

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