The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” became a massive hit in the United States. For nine weeks, it topped the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 19 weeks in total.

While Jude doesn’t include a cover of “Hey Jude,” the album’s cover depicts Julian as a child. It’s a pretty obvious reference to the origins of “Hey Jude.” ...

The pain in “Hey Jude” resonated in 1968, in a world reeling from wars, riots and assassinations. And it’s why it sounds timely in the summer of 2018, as our world keeps getting colder.

In all likelihood, the Beatles didn't set out to challenge radio programmers' time constraints when they released the seven-minute-plus "Hey Jude" on Aug. 26, 1968.

That’s where “Hey Jude” comes from. It’s a moment of fellowship the Beatles had to earn, after a decade when that bond had been the most reliable constant in their lives.

"Hey Jude" remains The Beatles' biggest hit, though it was a non-album track when it first arrived with "Revolution" as its B-side in August 1968. "Hey Jude" topped the charts in multiple countries.

Julian Lennon is releasing his seventh album JUDE, out in late 2022, and will share two new tracks, “Every Little Moment” and “Freedom,” on April 8. The album title is a nod to The Beatles ...

Julian Lennon The album’s title is similarly personal. Paul McCartney famously wrote the 1968 hit “Hey Jude” to comfort a young Julian during his parents’ separation.

An excerpt from "Sound Pictures: The Life of Beatles Producer George Martin -- The Later Years, 1966 - 2016." The book comes out on Sept. 4.