Siouxsie and the Banshees released a Beatles cover version of "Dear Prudence" as a single in 1983. The single had been recorded at a tumultuous time for the band. Guitarist John McGeoch had left the band due to his purported alcoholism and had temporarily been replaced by Cure frontman Robert Smith.
Siouxsie Sioux explained, "It was an insane period for us, extremely busy. We were just being totally hyperactive. I think it took its toll maybe a year or so later. John had been hospitalized for stress and overworking, so he was suffering a bit. Robert stepped in, for the second time, as he did in '79, so the show was still going on, and the touring was all pretty intense and crazy. We went on to record Hyæna together, and then he imploded as well. He just couldn't cope with it."
The band had already recorded a version of "Helter Skelter" on their 1978 album The Scream. Siouxsie came up with the idea of doing another Beatles cover while they were touring Scandinavia and listening to the Beatles' music. According to drummer Budgie, they were all big fans of the White Album.
This version of the song became the band's biggest British hit, peaking at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.

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