@thetrackrecord01: He dreamed the greatest melody ever written — then woke up TERRIFIED he had stolen it. In 1964, Paul McCartney woke with a full melody in his head. Convinced he had subconsciously plagiarized an old jazz tune, he played it for everyone he knew for a MONTH. Nobody had heard it. So he called it “Scrambled Eggs” — until “Yesterday” found its words. No John. No Ringo. Just Paul and a string quartet. Four weeks at No.1. Over 1,600 covers — more than any song in history. The dream that became a legend. This is the story behind the song. #Yesterday #TheBeatles #PaulMcCartney #StoryBehindTheSong #SongStories #MusicFacts #60sMusic #MusicHistory #BillboardHot100 #NumberOne #GuinnessWorldRecord #Songwriting #ClassicRock #BeatlesFans #MusicTrivia CREDITS: Photos via Wikimedia Commons — “Paul McCartney, King's Hall, Belfast 1964 (18225760308).jpg” (Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, No restrictions); “The Beatles arrive at JFK Airport.jpg” (United Press International, Public domain). Each photo used exactly once. All motion graphics created for The Track Record. SOUND: Yesterday - The Beatles

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