The Beatles' 'Yesterday' Is the Most Covered Song in History With Over 2,000 Versions

Paul McCartney wrote 'Yesterday' in 1965 after reportedly waking up with the melody in his head, initially calling it 'Scrambled Eggs' until he found the proper lyrics. It would become arguably the most influential song in pop history. According to the Guinness World Records, 'Yesterday' has been covered over 2,200 times — making it the most covered song in the history of recorded music.

Originally released on the Help! album, 'Yesterday' features only McCartney's voice and acoustic guitar plus a string quartet. John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison didn't play on it, making it unusual among Beatles recordings. It has been broadcast on radio more than 7 million times in the United States alone.