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Hey Jude“Hey Jude” is considered one of the best rock songs of all time and was a major hit for The Beatles when it was released in 1968. It was the first single released under the Apple record label that the Beatles created. It was a top selling single around the world and has sold over 8 million copies. It had a record at the time of longest running #1 single on the Billboard charts in the US and UK. The song was originally written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon’s son in the wake of his parents' divorce.
It was the first Beatles song recorded on an 8-track recorder and was recorded during a time of turmoil in the band during their Let It Be recording sessions. At over 7 minutes long, it is one of the longest singles to top the music charts. In 1969, the song was nominated for three Grammys: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Group. It failed to win any of them. Interestingly, the B-side of the record was “Revolution” which also went on to become one of The Beatles most popular songs.
It was the first Beatles song recorded on an 8-track recorder and was recorded during a time of turmoil in the band during their Let It Be recording sessions. At over 7 minutes long, it is one of the longest singles to top the music charts. In 1969, the song was nominated for three Grammys: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Group. It failed to win any of them. Interestingly, the B-side of the record was “Revolution” which also went on to become one of The Beatles most popular songs.
Billie Jean“Billie Jean” was the second single from Michael Jackson’s international blockbuster album Thriller, which became the best selling album of all time. Released in early 1983, it reached #1 in a few weeks and has sold over 10 million copies, making it one of the biggest songs of all time. It reached #1 on charts all around the world.
The lyrics describe a woman who claims that the song’s narrator is the father of her child. According to Jackson, the song was based on groupies that would follow him and his brothers when they toured as The Jackson Five. When he performed the song on a Motown TV special, he debuted what would become some of his signature trademarks; the moonwalk, high water pants, sequined jacket and white glove. The performance was nominated for an Emmy. The music video became a staple on MTV and was the first by a black artist to be in heavy rotation.
The song won two Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. It frequently ranks in the top 10 of critics’ lists of best pop songs. In 1984, Jackson was hired by Pepsi as their spokesperson and he reworked the lyrics of the song to fit with the soda’s Pepsi Generation campaign. During the filming of one of the commercials, Jackson’s hair caught on fire.
The lyrics describe a woman who claims that the song’s narrator is the father of her child. According to Jackson, the song was based on groupies that would follow him and his brothers when they toured as The Jackson Five. When he performed the song on a Motown TV special, he debuted what would become some of his signature trademarks; the moonwalk, high water pants, sequined jacket and white glove. The performance was nominated for an Emmy. The music video became a staple on MTV and was the first by a black artist to be in heavy rotation.
The song won two Grammy Awards and an American Music Award. It frequently ranks in the top 10 of critics’ lists of best pop songs. In 1984, Jackson was hired by Pepsi as their spokesperson and he reworked the lyrics of the song to fit with the soda’s Pepsi Generation campaign. During the filming of one of the commercials, Jackson’s hair caught on fire.
