LET IT BE

1970 LET IT BE

LET IT BE : Finally, after much speculation and disbelief, to the utter sadness of the fans, the break up of The Beatles was finally out in the open.The Beatles. The greatest band on the planet. The greatest band of all time is no more. When this album was released, The Beatles have already ceased to be an entity and none were available to see to the technical aspects of the album. hence it's distorted state. Whatever the case, as always indicated, The Beatles' worst were only worst among their circle, other bands would sell their mothers to have being able to make an album such as "Let It Be" for it contained no less than three No.1 singles. As none of The Beatles could face editing the tapes, Phil Spector was bought in to sort out the mess and to his credit, because him, we have one more Beatles' album.

Two Of Us ( Lennon / McCartney ) : A nice quiet acoustic opener from Paul that hacked back to their earlier days. Initially thought to be about John and Paul but it was actually about Paul and Linda. Still it brings a warmth  to the heart to hear John and Paul harmonizing once more. Loves this especially the opening snippets.

Dig A Pony ( Lennon / McCartney ) : John Lennon have been on record saying that this track was a piece of garbage. That's a bit harsh. Great song it ain't but garbage it certainly isn't. I can live with this.

Across The Universe ( Lennon / McCartney ) : This is more the John that we've known and loved. The melody is great while the lyrics are just superb. Written as only John can, the word play is a joy to listen to.

I Me Mine ( Harrison ) : George's song and it was also the title of his autobiography. Not the greatest of songs but it fitted in nicely here.

Dig It ( Lennon / McCartney / Harrison / Starkey ) :  This was a forty five minutes track which they wisely extracted from a 12 minute jam, or else we'll be faced with another Revolution 9. I've heard the long version. It was nothing more than a long endless jam with words or names made up as they go along.

Let It Be ( Lennon / McCartney ) : One of the last great Beatles' song. Another of those songs that I never grow tired of listening of. This version is slightly different from the version released as the single. George's guitar is given more prominent here. Hymn like and beautiful beyond words. I much prefer the single version though.

Maggie Mae ( Lennon / McCartney / Harrison / Starkey ) :  Another of those studio jam seasons which they've recorded for prosperity. John have a longer version of this song in his anthology box set. In the old days, when I was recording songs in cassette form, I use to insert this song for the short bit of tape left just before the last song ended. The Beatles have lots of this short songs.

I've Got A Feeling ( Lennon / McCartney ) : One of those rare moments when John and Paul have both their unfinished songs mingled into one. I like this rocking number. And it feels kinda warm when you have the two feuding greats singing alongside each other.

One After 909 ( Lennon / McCartney ) : This one was dated from their old days before they became music Gods. John added in another of his song to make the song whole. Not one of my favorite but it's way better then when they originally sang it.

The Long And Winding Road ( Lennon / McCartney ) : Another great one from Paul, thought not as universal as 'Let It Be  '. I've always imagine this song should be a theme for a great movie. Movies along the line of "Gone With The Wind", or "Doctor Zhivago". Great song for a great movie. A truly incredible masterpiece that tugs at your heart string wherever or whoever you are. Love it, love it love it.

For You Blues ( Harrison ) : George final song in this album.This one is quite jolly thought not as memorable as his other songs. The slide guitar, courtesy of John, is a joy to listen to. The power that be thought enough of this song to include it in "The Best Of George Harrison" album, a decade later.

Get Back ( Lennon / McCartney ) : This version of 'Get Back' was not the same as the version issued as the single. The version here was much shorter with snippets of The Beatles chatting near the end of the song. Ironic that the last song here was called 'Get Back' when after this, The Beatles were all going their separate ways. Never to record as an entity again.

DOP : 8th May 1993.