'Hey Jude' was released in August 1968 as the first single from The Beatles' record label Apple Records.
After the fourth verse, the song shifts to a fade-out coda that lasts for more than four minutes. 'Hey Jude' begins with a verse-bridge structure based around McCartney's vocal performance and piano accompaniment further details are added as the song progresses to distinguish sections. Originally titled 'Hey Jules', the ballad was written by Paul McCartney-and credited to Lennon/McCartney-to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce. 'Hey Jude' is a song by the English rock band The Beatles that was recorded in 1968.
