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John Lennon's son Julian. Paul McCartney wanted to cheer him up, when his parents (John and Cynthia) split up in 1968. The song was originally named "Hey Jules" but Paul changed it later on because 'Jude' was easier to sing.

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Songs that contain 'Jude'?

Hey Jude by The Beatles


What album did Hey Jude appear on?

"Hey Jude" b/w "Revolution" was only ever released as a single in 1968. In later years, two "Best of" albums were compiled that included "Hey Jude". "Hey Jude" in 1970. "Past Masters - Volume 2" in 1988.


What is Paul McCartney singing in the outro to Hey Jude?

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What beatles song hit number 1 on this day in 1968?

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When was Hey Jude released?

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How do you download hey Jude?

itunes


Who is Jude in the Beatles song Hey Jude?

Hey Jude Had no meaning. It was written for Julian Lennon after his dad split with his mom (John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon) Originally it was named Hey Jools but it changed and we have Hey Jude.John Lennon and Cynthia got divorcied and their son Julian is Paul McCartney's godson. So he went to Cynthia's house to comfort Julian. After that Paul took Julian to John's house and on the car ride there Paul started thinking of the song "Hey Jude" it was originaly Hey Jules but PAul said that Hey Jude sounds better. John thought this sond was written for him.


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