How To Enjoy The Beatles Album – Let It Be

The Let It Be long-play album by the Beatles was released in 1970, however, most of the songs on the album were recorded in 1968 during the film project they were undertaking by the same name. Before the release of the album in 1970, they entered the recording studio together, one final time to put finishing touches on the George Harrison song titled "I Me Mine". The full album has been re-released two additional times in recent years.

1. Let It Be had three songs to reach number one on the worldwide music charts. Several other songs from the album stayed in the top 10 spots for many additional weeks. These chart-toppers were "Get Back" (#1 for five weeks), "The Long and Winding Road" (#1 for two weeks), and "Let It Be" (#1 for one week). During the same year this album was released (1968), the Beatles also released a single containing the song "Hey Jude" that stayed at the number one spot for nine weeks.
2. The album was released the same year (1970) that the Beatles disbanded. After approximately a decade together, John, Paul, George and Ringo, decided it was time they go their separate ways, so that each could pursue solo projects and form their own bands at some point. Tension between the band members was already apparent during the filming of the album's documentary in 1968. There are parts of the film in which they can be seen arguing and having disagreements over the direction of the project.

   In reality, the final long-play album project by the Beatles was "Abby Road", recorded at the Abby Road Studios, recorded and released in 1969 and considered by many to be their best original album. Songs from the Abby Road album can be heard being rehearsed during Let It Be, in outtakes from the film.
3. The documentary-film contributed to the Beatle's break-up. The project was actually the brain-storm of Paul McCartney, but the other Beatles did not feel inspired to have an accompanying film for the album. They had filmed three other movies previously called "A Hard Day's Night", "Help" and "The Magical Mystery Tour" and they felt returning to film was not a good choice for them, especially after their third film (Magical Mystery Tour) received unfavorable reviews despite the companion album having several number one hits and the album itself having very high success.
4. Several of the songs on the album were recorded live. The Beatles had actually intended to record, all of the album live, as it was being filmed at some extravagant location, such as on a moving train or on a deserted island. There were many suggested ideas for the live concert, which was to originally be titled "Get Back". The climatic concert for the film and album ended up taking place on top of the Apple Studios building in London, England.

As with most of their albums, Let It Be contains a diversity of music, from soft love songs, to hard rock tunes.  Despite some of the difficulties that occurred between the Beatles during this album's making, it remains one of their best recorded, during their later years. It is a must-listen for those who enjoy classic rock music, especially for those who develop interest in Beatles music and for anyone who enjoys good music in general.