The Beatles January 1969

Title: Filming "Let It Be" Day 15 (Let It Be/Get Back)
Type: Feature Film
Filming Location: Apple Studios, Twickenham, England
Filming Date: January 25th 1969
Broadcast Date: May 13th 1970 (New York); May 20th 1970 (London); November 2021 (Get Back)
Country Of Broadcast: UK/USA
Duration: 39:05 Minutes
Quality: B+
Source: "The Savile Row Sessions" (Adam Bound)
Other Sources: "The Beatles Get Back Chronicles Vol 2" (FAB Productions)

Notes: Billy Preston was absent, allowing the band to focus on three songs that didn’t require his keyboard contributions: "Two
Of Us," "Let It Be," and "For You Blue."The day was characterized by a blend of relaxed rehearsals and recording attempts,
particularly on "Two Of Us" and "Let It Be," though neither reached the point of a finalized take.

"For You Blue," however, was given more attention. After 28 takes, the band successfully captured a solid version (Take 7),
which would later appear on the "Let It Be" album, though the vocals were re-recorded. Take 1 of "For You Blue" was released on "Anthology 3" in 1996.

There were also playful moments during the session. On "Two Of Us," John Lennon and Paul McCartney experimented with exaggerated
accents and silly sound effects. A take of "Let It Be" from this session was also included on "Anthology 3," showcasing some
impromptu vocals and alternative lyrics by Paul.Other highlights included "I Lost My Little Girl," one of Paul`s earliest
compositions, which was performed with John on lead vocals in a nearly 10-minute, two-chord rock arrangement.

George Harrison introduced "Isn`t It A Pity," which would later appear on his "All Things Must Pass" album, and "Window,
Window," a song he had previously performed solo during the "Get Back" sessions, but played with Paul and Ringo Starr on this occasion.

Thanks to The Paul McCartney Project for the notes.