Hey Jude - The Beatles

  • The song 'Hey Jude' was originally titled 'Hey Jules' and written to comfort Julian Lennon during his parents' divorce.
  • At over 7 minutes, it was the longest single to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 at the time of its release.

  • Entered the US chart on 14 September 1968 and reached number 1. Spent 19 weeks in the charts (9 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 18 September 1968 and reached number 1. Spent 16 weeks in the charts (2 weeks at number 1).
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 21 March 1976 and spent 7 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 12.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 04 September 1988 and spent 2 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 52.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 21 November 2010 and spent 3 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 40.
  • Included in UK Number Ones.
  • Included in 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die.
  • Included in 10001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die.