the Gershwin Prize. In 1985, a recording by Billy Ocean peaked at number 24 on Billboards Adult Contemporary chart. In 2002, British Pop Idol series one contestants Will Young and Gareth Gates recorded a version released as a double A-side with Gates' version of "Suspicious Minds"; the single topped the UK Singles Chart and the Scottish Singles Chart. The duet by itself also reached number 4 in Ireland. Personnel According to Walter Everett, except where noted: The Beatles Paul McCartney – vocal, piano John Lennon – six-string bass George Harrison – electric guitar Ringo Starr – drums Additional musicians Billy Preston – electric piano Uncredited orchestral musicians – 18 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos, harp, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 guitars, 14 female voices Richard Hewson – orchestral arrangement John Barham – choral arrangement Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Notes References Sources External links 1970 singles 1970s ballads 2002 singles Songs written by Lennon–McCartney The Beatles songs Will Young songs Gareth Gates songs Cissy Houston songs Andy Williams songs Song recordings produced by Phil Spector Songs published by Northern Songs Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Cashbox number-one singles RPM Top Singles number-one singles Apple Records singles Rock ballads Songs about loneliness Songs about roads 1970 songs Number-one singles in Scotland UK Singles Chart number-one singles Pop ballads