A 1970 Beatles single written by Paul McCartney, inspired by a dream about his mother, with a gospel-influenced piano arrangement and a closing guitar solo.
Composition
Let It Be was written by Paul McCartney, who has said the song was inspired by a dream of his late mother Mary during a period of band tension in 1968. The arrangement is built on a flowing piano figure.
Recording
The song was recorded at Apple Studios in London in early 1969 and includes a guitar solo by George Harrison. The released single version uses one solo take, while the album mix features a different alternate solo.
Reception
Released in March 1970, the single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top five in the United Kingdom. It was the band’s final single released before they officially disbanded the following month.
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