: McCartney eventually changed "Jules" to "Jude"—inspired by the character Jud in the musical Oklahoma! —because he felt it sounded better and made the message more universal.
The recording sessions at Trident Studios were legendary for both their innovation and their happy accidents: Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)
: Decades later, Julian Lennon has expressed a "love-hate" relationship with the song. While he is thankful for the gesture, he admits it serves as a "dark reminder" of his father walking out on his family. Iconic Studio Moments Hey Jude (Remastered 2015)