Writing a melody as timeless and moving as The Beatles’ “Yesterday” isn’t something most of us would consider a “problem.” But in the mid-1960s, that’s precisely what that song was for the Fab Four.

While rock isn’t as popular as it used to be, classic rock still influences modern singers. Case in point, Madison Beer revealed one of her songs was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yesterday” during a ...

Paul McCartney played The Beatles’ “Yesterday” for a major 1960s singer. He accidentally gave her the impression he was offering her the song. The 1960s star recorded the track anyway. Surprisingly, ...