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My Dad was part of the Okinawa Invasion Force...

 

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The Rolling Stones Made Their First Appearance on the U.S. Charts With This Cover Song 61 Years Ago

The song was seven years old at the time.

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'60s Rock Legend, 84, 'Shocked the World' 60 Years Ago Today: 'Most Iconic Man of All Time'

He changed everything with this one performance.

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Sixty years ago today, on August 15, 1965

Why The Beatles’ Shea Stadium Show Is the Ultimate Pop Celebration

On August 15, 1965, the Beatles played their most iconic concert -- it's still the greatest moment ever of communal fan hysteria

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This Iconic Beatles Anthem Turns 57—Learn the Story Behind the Song

The legendary track's little-known backstory is truly touching.

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It’s hard to believe this iconic Beatles song isn’t quite 60 years old yet, because it seems like we’ve been singing it since the dawn of time. The legendary anthem “Hey Jude” was released on this day, August 26, an incredible 57 years ago in 1968 — and the story behind the classic track still resonates today.

As for the story behind the beloved anthem, it’s a really sweet and touching one that still means a lot to this day. McCartney was inspired to write the song following Lennon’s separation from his then-wife Cynthia Lennon. Lennon left his wife for Japanese artist Yoko Ono, which left a lasting impression on his and Cynthia’s son, Julian Lennon.

McCartney went to visit the mother and her son in the wake of the split, as Cynthia was previously part of their overarching friend group in Liverpool, England before the band became famous and thus they had a history. The musician wrote a song for Julian on the ride to their home, which was called, in this first iteration, “Hey Jules.”

The song was meant to comfort Lennon's son in the uncertain time, and to encourage him to find his own way in love.
Here’s to another 57 years of Jude taking a sad song and making it better.