
Hey Jude was the B-Side to the 1968 single Revolution by The Beatles. This single was the Beatles first release on the Apple label. Originally titled Hey Jules, the song was written by Paul McCartney in reference to John Lennon's son Julian. One of my favorite online Beatles resources is Alan W. Pollack's site, click here to read all the musical (and other) information you would ever want to know about Hey Jude. The Contestants: Leading off this week we've got The Derek [...]
Hey Jude - Wilson Pickett and the Bee Gees Sometime in the 70's where anything, apparently, was possible Wilson Pickett's version of "Hey Jude" is one of my top 2 favorite tracks on the Duane Allman Anthology (Aretha's version of "The Weight" being the other), and so, in honor of cover Friday and utter musical randomness everywhere, I present you with Wilson Pickett, and for some reason, The Bee Gees, performing "Hey Jude." It still kicks its fair share of booty.