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Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in recording history. But it's the original version, as performed by its composer Paul McCartney, which remains the best known.

The Beatles Song facts

Composer  
Lennon/McCartney

Genre  
Pop 

Album  
Help

Year of Release  
1965

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Tom Jones

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The Beatles
73%
PP Arnold
2%
Boyz II Men
6%
Tom Jones
4%
Arthur Mullard
6%
Tyrone Taylor
1%
Wet Wet Wet
8%

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They recognised something in the song that was part of themselves

Ken Bruce
  Listen to Ken Bruce on why Yesterday is still relevant today

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