Michelle is a song by the English rock band The Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was composed principally by Paul McCartney, with the middle eight co-written with John Lennon. The song is a love ballad with part of its lyrics sung in French. [Image of Michelle by The Beatles]
Michelle was released as a single in some European countries and in New Zealand in early 1966. It was a number 1 hit for the Beatles in Belgium, France, Norway, the Netherlands and New Zealand.
The song is about a woman named Michelle whom the singer loves. He sings about her beauty and her intelligence, and how he wants to spend the rest of his life with her. The song is also notable for its use of French lyrics in the bridge.
Michelle is one of the Beatles’ most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Barbra Streisand. It has also been featured in numerous films and television shows.
In 2009, McCartney performed Michelle at a concert in Washington, DC, in honor of Michelle Obama, the American First Lady. He also performed the song on most (if not all) of his performances in France or other francophone countries.
Michelle is a beautiful and romantic song that celebrates the power of love. It is one of the Beatles’ greatest accomplishments.