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"Yesterday"
The Beatles 
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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.
The Beatles
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ComposerLennon/McCartney
GenrePop 
AlbumHelp
Year of Release1965
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The Beatles
73%
PP Arnold
2%
Boyz II Men
6%
Tom Jones
4%
Arthur Mullard
6%
Tyrone Taylor
1%
Wet Wet Wet
8%

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