One of The Beatles' most iconic songs could have in fact been written for the 'Queen Of Soul' Aretha Franklin, considering she released her version first.

The Beatles' most iconic song may have been written for Aretha Franklin

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr facts: Age, marriages, children, real name and solo career of The Beatles drummer
Ringo Starr and The Beatles

The Beatles' last song: Ringo Starr confirms it'll be the "final track" they’ll ever release
Paul McCartney was shocked when long-time girlfriend Jane Asher announced their break up on television.

When Jane Asher left Paul McCartney in shock by breaking up with him live on TV

Paul McCartney

Cat Stevens called George Harrison an "inspiration of mine" before covering 'Here Comes The Sun' at Glastonbury.

Cat Stevens pays tribute to George Harrison with comforting cover of ‘Here Comes The Sun’ at Glastonbury

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The Fab Four would prove their affections for 'The King of Rock and Roll' in 1963 during a studio session.

When The Beatles paid tribute to their "messiah" with an Elvis Presley cover version

The Beatles - Now and Then

Will the final Beatles song feature an 'AI John Lennon'? Paul McCartney explains

The Beatles - Free As A Bird and Real Love

'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love': The story of the last "new" Beatles songs

The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles: The making of the dark pop classic

Peter Jackson may've unlocked the door for more music from The Beatles to be heard.

Paul McCartney confirms The Beatles "final" song set for release with assistance of AI

Elton John's favourite song from The Beatles is unexpected given their huge amount of hits.

Elton John’s favourite song by The Beatles is an unlikely choice

Elton John

Freddie Mercury penned a touching tribute to John Lennon after his shocking murder.

The Queen song Freddie Mercury wrote in tribute to John Lennon after his shocking death

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Dolly Parton - Rockstar

Dolly Parton's new 30-track album Rockstar includes a Beatles reunion, Debbie Harry, Sting and more

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George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison. How did they form a supergroup?

Traveling Wilburys: How did the all-star supergroup get together?

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The Bee Gees performed a medley of The Beatles songs on US television show The Midnight Special in 1973.

When the Bee Gees' impeccably performed a medley of The Beatles songs on a TV special

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Paul McCartney and TikTok sign

Paul McCartney has great TikTok moment with reaction to a fan's hilarious confession

Paul McCartney

Appearing on The Jimmy Fallon Show in September 2018, McCartney, 80, joined show host Jimmy Fallon for a brilliant sketch where the pair pranked people taking the lifts at 30 Rockafella Center.

When Paul McCartney surprised gobsmacked tourists with a lift prank on US TV show

Paul McCartney

Promotional portrait of The Beatles in 1963. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)

Recording of The Beatles' earliest UK show has been discovered 60 years on