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 Song That Started with Scrambled Eggs: The Story of "Yesterday" The Beatles - Yesterday
One morning in 1964, Paul McCartney woke up in a London attic with a melody so perfect he was certain he’d stolen it. For weeks, he played the tune for friends and music experts, asking, "Is this someone else’s? Did I steal this?". When no one claimed it, he finally accepted it as his own. Before it had those famous melancholic lyrics, the
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 Did I steal this
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
When it came time to record, the rest of the band—John, George, and Ringo—realized there was nothing for them to do.
"Scrambled eggs / Oh, my baby how I love your legs / Not as much as I love scrambled eggs."