The Beatles – Hey Jude
The Beatles – Hey Jude (1968)
Directed by: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
The Beatles’ “Hey Jude,” released on August 26, 1968, is a heartfelt ballad written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son, Julian, during his parents’ divorce. Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the promotional film was shot on September 4, 1968, at Twickenham Film Studios in London, featuring the band performing amidst an audience that joins in during the song’s coda. The single marked The Beatles’ first release on their Apple label and became a monumental hit, topping charts worldwide and becoming their longest-running No.1 in the US.
