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Let It BeMay 18, 1970 Apple Records Although released in 1970 and thought by many as the Beatles' last album, Let It Be was actually recorded in January of 1969; before Abbey Road. The album was originally to be called Get Back but was changed. The album was the soundtrack to the film "Let It Be;" a documentary of a band recording an album. This was in order to fufill a contractual obligation to United Artists. However, sadly, the film has been viewed as a documentary of a band breaking up. The songs on Let It Be were recorded live; some from atop the roof of the Beatles offices on Saville Row. Because this was in the midst of a business district, the concert was interupted when neighbors complained of the noise. The original sessions were produced by George Martin, but the tapes were given to Phil Spector (who had just produced John's first solo album) by John just after the group's breakup for reworking. Paul became infuriated with the results, which included orchestration and female backing vocals, and wrote to John to suggest the breakup of the band's legal partnership. The album was released in a box with a special picture book in some countries, and the US version featured a red apple on the disc, marking the maturity and end of the band. Taken out of print from 1975-1978. Let It Be was nominated for the 1970 Grammy for Record Of The Year. It won the 1970 Grammy for Best Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or TV Special. Click on the song titles for detailed information including song backrounds, recording dates, chart positions, special notes, and much more.
Apple PXS 1 (with book) - May 8, 1970 |
