Hey Jude was released by The Beatles in 1968 and became one of their most enduring songs, famous for its extended singalong ending. Over the following decades it moved beyond radio and record collections into stadiums, where crowd cheering often gives way to communal singing of its melody during sporting events. That shared, participatory quality explains why short excerpts still circulate online in rugby edits and fan videos: the tune needs no introduction, and a few notes can turn an individual highlight into a moment that feels collective, nostalgic, and easy for viewers to join.