"Yesterday" is the most successful song by the Beatles. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was recorded on 14 June 1965 and released on 13 August 1965 on the album Help! in the United Kingdom and Rubber Soul in the United States. The song was a worldwide success, topping the charts in multiple countries and selling over eight million copies in the United States alone. It has also been covered by hundreds of artists, making it one of the most covered songs in history.