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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS 34 | Top 100 "Yesterday" The Beatles  Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in recording history. But it's the original version, as performed by its composer Paul McCartney, which remains the best known. Song facts Composer Lennon/McCartney Genre Pop  Album Help Year of Release 1965 In cover versions A chance to hear versions by Nina Simone, Tom Jones and more...  Tom Jones MORE COVER VERSIONS The Beatles 73% PP Arnold 2% Boyz II Men 6% Tom Jones 4% Arthur Mullard 6% Tyrone Taylor 1% Wet Wet Wet 8% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... They recognised something in the song that was part of themselves Ken Bruce Listen to Ken Bruce on why Yesterday is still relevant today READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Get to grips with the art of lyric writing with the help of our Writing A Song guide Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Yesterday" quiz! 33Free Bird 35Careless Whisper Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Walk On By  Dionne Warwick DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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