The most tangible memory of this fateful performance lives on through this footage, which is featured in Michael Lindsay-Hogg‘s Let It Be documentary. In fact, the people who did hear the music were perplexed by what was even happening as they walked about their automatic existences, not knowing that these songs would be sung beyond generations to come. Without hyping up another room of screaming fans, they did what they did best-they played music. While no one was expecting it, this was the most appropriate way for the foursome to close the book. Related: Lauded Filmmaker Peter Jackson To Direct New Beatles ‘Let It Be’ Doc Using Never-Before-Seen Footage Music: Key of C Major in 4/4 time at 74bpm () Chords: C, G, Am, F, Dm, Dm7, Em, B. A few weeks ago you might remember that I previewed a new boxed set celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary last album that wasn’t really their last, Let It Be.If you missed that feature, please click here so you can catch up on important background for appreciating this current review. Released: May 6th, 1970 from the album of the same name. Some songs required multiple takes, though few noticed. Let It Be was written by Paul McCartney - credited to Lennon/McCartney.
The legendary 40+ minute set provided time for five songs to be played in perfection: “Get Back”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, “I’ve Got A Feeling”, “One After 909” and “Dig A Pony”. This concert experience came toward the end of recording what would be their final album Let It Be. The group (joined by Billy Preston on keyboards), played an impromptu outdoor set on the roof of the Apple headquarters in London. However, this wasn’t your typical farewell concert. Having not toured together for several years, nor played before a live audience since 1966, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr performed for the last time together 52 years ago today.
On this day in 1969, The Beatles played their last ever live concert.