Eleanor Rigby is a 1966 song by the English rock band The Beatles, from the album Revolver. It was issued as a double A-side single with Yellow Submarine and topped the UK charts while reaching number 11 in the US. The piece marks a departure for the group, using a classical string octet arranged by George Martin, giving it a baroque pop and art rock feel. The lyrics tell a stark story of loneliness and neglected lives, following Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie as they drift into obscurity; the famous refrain Ah, look at all the lonely people was added as an overdub by Paul McCartney. The track is widely regarded as a landmark in the Beatles' studio experimentation and has appeared on many compilations as well as in the Yellow Submarine film.
