The Beatles hit song 'Hey JUDE' was released in 1968 and was written by Paul McCartney. The title of the song is a play on words, with the last word being the answer to the crossword puzzle: JUDE. The song was written as a message of comfort to John Lennon's son, Julian, during his parents' divorce. It became one of the most popular songs of the band and has been covered by many artists since its release.