This 1968 No. 1 Hit Is Now Considered the 'Most Perfect' Song by The Beatles

Through the decades, The Beatles have remained relevant and a source of inspiration. People of all generations have at least one Beatles' song that has marked their lives, and there are too many perfect Beatles songs to count. However, one song always stands out from the rest.

"Hey Jude" is perfect from all angles. It's the perfect song to sing along in a stadium, a beautiful love song to share, an inspirational anthem, and an all-around incredible track. Written by Paul McCartney and released as a revolutionary 7-minute long single. The song went on to become an anthem for Beatles fans, but almost everyone will sing the outro if the song comes on. Here's why it's the most perfect Beatles song ever written: Paul McCartney Wrote "Hey Jude" For John Lennon's Son.

In 1968, The Beatles were recording their self-titled album, popularly known as the White Album. At the same time, John Lennon was divorcing his first wife, Cynthia, after falling in love with Yoko Ono. His bandmate and best friend, Paul McCartney, was caught in the middle. He wanted to support his friend in his new relationship, but felt bad for Lennon's ex-wife, and the kid they shared. He'd known Lennon's first wife for a long time by then, and cared deeply for their child, Julian, who called him Uncle Paul. It was one day while he was on his way to visit Cynthia and Julian to spend time with them. McCartney explains in his book, The Lyrics, that the idea of writing a song about the situation came to mind. "I was thinking about how tough it would be for Jules, as I called him, to have his dad leave him, to have his parents go through a divorce. It started out as a song of encouragement."

Source: collider.com/Val Barone