
07/20/2025
How Portugal inspired one of the greatest songs of all time
https://youtu.be/bVPts-BS9Ak?si=0x6CxsSoKk-oylMO
Jul 19, 2025
Thanks to my friend Ana Moreira ...
In 1965, the Beatles' Paul McCartney traveled to the Portugal for the first time. Within a few short hours, Paul had written the lyrics to a song that he’d been struggling with for years. That song, “Yesterday,” was recorded by the Beatles later that same year. Since then, it has become one of the most iconic songs in the history of music.
Read this story and more in “The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present,” by Paul McCartney: https://amzn.to/4nFSWYp
We are Cheryl and Michael, two artists/singer-songwriters who moved from the United States to Portugal. If you’re interested in what it’s like to be an artist and musician living in Europe, or if you’re looking for inspiration on your own artistic path, subscribe to this channel and follow our journey! -Michael and Cheryl
In 1965, the Beatles' Paul McCartney traveled to the Portugal for the first time. Within a few short hours, Paul had written the lyrics to a song that he’d b...