The Inspiration Behind These Famous Songs Show That A Great Idea Can Come From Anywhere

Yesterday

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The Beatles are…The Beatles. Few words can truly describe the impact that the band has had on the music industry, and well, the world. But not all of the songs penned by the group are deeply meaningful like you might think.

“Yesterday” on the group’s fifth studio album Help! was partially inspired by scrambled eggs. Apparently, Paul McCartney awoke one morning with a little tune in his head. He knew he had something good with the tune, but the lyrics weren’t coming to him yet. As a filler, the legendary musician sang the nonsensical lyrics, “Scrambled eggs, oh my baby, how I love your legs.”