Hey Jude was released by The Beatles in 1968 as a non-album single, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon-McCartney. It was originally written as Hey Jules to comfort John Lennon's son Julian during his parents' divorce, before the title was changed. The song's long, singalong coda helped make it a communal anthem, and it became one of the band's biggest hits. Decades later, short clips circulate in tribute edits, nostalgic montages and reaction videos, where the familiar melody instantly signals warmth and shared celebration.