‘Hey Jude’ — The Beatles
According to thousands of voters on Ranker, the best song ever is none other than the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Instead, Rolling Stone ranked it eighth. This was the band’s first single to be released on the Apple label. It topped the charts in several countries around the world. It was the best-selling single in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia in 1968. Its message is heartfelt and personal. Apparently, Paul McCartney wrote it to pay a visit to Cynthia, John Lennon’s wife, and their child Julian.