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Hey Jude
The Beatles

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The Beatles song that broke the pop tradition of a two or three minute song. It lasts seven minutes with a four minute fade out - something they'd never done before either.

The Beatles Song facts

Composer
Lennon/McCartney

Genre
Rock

Album 
1967-1970

Year of Release
1968

UK Chart Position
1

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Petula Clarke

The "Downtown" girl was one of many to cover Hey Jude.

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Petula Clarke
4%
Elvis Presley
6%
Bing Crosby
5%

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The opening chord sequence demands attention and makes me feel time stands still.
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