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Released on the 1965 album Help! , the song went on to become the most covered song in history, with over 2,200 versions recorded. John Lennon - Facebook

The song remained "Scrambled Eggs" for over a year. While filming the movie Help! , McCartney’s constant tinkering with the melody reportedly annoyed director Richard Lester , who told him to either finish it or he’d remove the piano from the set. Yesterday The Beatles

The story of "Yesterday" is one of the most famous legends in music history, beginning not in a studio, but in a dream. The Dream and "Scrambled Eggs" Released on the 1965 album Help

For nearly a month, McCartney played the melody for bandmates, friends, and producers, asking if they recognized it—fearing he might be subconsciously "stealing" an existing song. During this time, he used playful, nonsense lyrics as placeholders: "Scrambled eggs, oh my baby, how I love your legs..." Finishing the Masterpiece While filming the movie Help