Let It Be

Let It Be is the Beatles’ twelfth and final studio album, released in 1970 after most of the material had been recorded in 1969 during the aborted Get Back project.

Let It Be is the twelfth and final studio album by the Beatles, released on 8 May 1970. Most of the material was recorded in 1969 during the aborted Get Back project, and the album is closely associated with the documentary film of the same name. The title track, written and sung by Paul McCartney, is one of the album's most famous songs.

Background

Recording for the album took place mainly in early 1969 as part of the Beatles’ Get Back project, which aimed to capture the band performing more directly and with less studio layering.

Release and production

The album was released on 8 May 1970, after the Beatles had effectively broken up. The released version was produced by Phil Spector from the recorded sessions, with George Martin originally associated with the project.

Music and songs

The album is best known for its title track and also features several other widely known Beatles songs, including “Get Back,” “Across the Universe,” and “The Long and Winding Road.”

Film connection

Let It Be was issued in tandem with a documentary film of the same name, which focused on the making of the album and the band’s strained working relationship during the sessions.

Canadian reception

The album reached No. 1 in Canada, making it part of the Beatles’ chart history that was widely followed by Canadian listeners.