Various Artists - Yesterday: A Flawless Melody Born in a Dream, Now the Most Beloved Song in History (2026)

Originally conceived in a dream by Paul McCartney, "Yesterday" stands as a definitive standard in popular music with over 2,200 recorded versions. This curated collection of 20 historical interpretations chronicles the song's evolution through diverse musical lenses, featuring prominent artists such as Sarah Vaughan and Chet Atkins. The composition’s universal themes of loss and regret allow it to achieve profound emotional resonance across genres ranging from soul and R&B to orchestral arrangements. This retrospective highlights the melody's inexhaustible artistic potential and its enduring status as a global cultural phenomenon.

Tracklist:
1-1 Marianne Faithfull - YESTERDAY [2:18]
1-2 Matt Monro - YESTERDAY [2:50]
1-3 George Martin & His Orchestra - YESTERDAY [2:15]
1-4 The Toys - YESTERDAY [2:24]
1-5 Al Caiola - YESTERDAY [1:59]
1-6 Jerry Butler - YESTERDAY [2:39]
1-7 The Beau Brummels - YESTERDAY [2:38]
1-8 Sarah Vaughan - YESTERDAY [2:14]
1-9 Herbert Rehbein & His Orchestra - YESTERDAY [3:05]
1-10 Cilla Black - YESTERDAY [2:29]
1-11 Jaromír Mayer - Včera (YESTERDAY) [2:13]
1-12 Jan & Dean - YESTERDAY [2:25]
1-13 The Supremes - YESTERDAY [2:29]
1-14 Catherine Spaak - Ieri (YESTERDAY) [2:06]
1-15 Chet Atkins - YESTERDAY [3:11]
1-16 The Brothers Four - YESTERDAY [2:52]
1-17 Leon Haywood - YESTERDAY [3:49]
1-18 Susan Rafey - YESTERDAY [1:59]
1-19 The Lettermen - YESTERDAY [2:26]
1-20 Mary Wells - YESTERDAY [2:14]