Hey Jude (remastered 2015) 〈Plus ✓〉

: Decades later, Julian Lennon has expressed a "love-hate" relationship with the song. While he is thankful for the gesture, he admits it serves as a "dark reminder" of his father walking out on his family. Iconic Studio Moments

: At approximately 2:58 , listeners of the 2015 Remaster can still hear a faint expletive ("f***ing hell") after McCartney hit a wrong note on the piano. Lennon gleefully insisted they leave it in the mix. A Record-Breaking Anthem Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)

: McCartney was driving to visit Cynthia and Julian when the melody came to him. He wanted to tell Julian, "I know you're not happy, but you'll be OK". : Decades later, Julian Lennon has expressed a

The recording sessions at Trident Studios were legendary for both their innovation and their happy accidents: Lennon gleefully insisted they leave it in the mix

: McCartney eventually changed "Jules" to "Jude"—inspired by the character Jud in the musical Oklahoma! —because he felt it sounded better and made the message more universal.

: McCartney almost cut the line "The movement you need is on your shoulder," fearing it was a cliché. John Lennon insisted he keep it, calling it the best line in the song.

Upon its release, "Hey Jude" defied radio standards with its runtime.