Before it had those famous melancholic lyrics, the song had a much less poetic working title: . To keep the rhythm while he worked on the melody, Paul sang:

The joke lasted for months. It wasn't until a long car ride in Portugal in May 1965 that Paul finally found the one-word hook he needed: Yesterday . A Radical Departure for The Beatles

"Scrambled eggs / Oh, my baby how I love your legs / Not as much as I love scrambled eggs."

Today, is recognized as one of the greatest songs of the 20th century. Here is the fascinating history behind The Beatles' most legendary ballad. The "Scrambled Eggs" Era

The Song That Started with Scrambled Eggs: The Story of "Yesterday"

When it came time to record, the rest of the band—John, George, and Ringo—realized there was nothing for them to do.

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