is a special live performance and music video featuring actor Himesh Patel . Released in June 2019 as a promotional centerpiece for the film Yesterday , it showcases Patel performing the iconic Beatles title track at the historic Abbey Road Studios .
Experience Himesh Patel's moving live rendition of 'Yesterday' recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios: Yesterday - Live at Abbey Road Studios (Himesh Patel) Universal Pictures UK YouTube• Jun 14, 2019 Performance & Context
The video was released on June 14, 2019 , roughly one week before the film's official soundtrack debuted on June 21. Chart Performance & Impact Yesterday - Live at Abbey Road Studios (Himesh Patel)
The live recording and the film's popularity triggered a significant revival for The Beatles' original catalog on modern charts:
The performance was filmed and recorded at Abbey Road Studios , the same location where The Beatles recorded the majority of their discography. is a special live performance and music video
Himesh Patel’s version of "Yesterday" entered the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart at No. 37 .
Unlike many musical films, director Danny Boyle insisted that Himesh Patel sing and play live throughout the production to maintain an authentic, "soulful" quality. Chart Performance & Impact The live recording and
During the same period, The Beatles' own "Yesterday" sat at No. 14, and their overall streaming numbers rose by 17% week-on-week. Yesterday - Live at Abbey Road Studios (Himesh Patel)