The Beatles

Let It Be

First released1970

Let It Be was recorded between January and April 1969 at Apple Studios in London, with additional sessions at EMI Studios and other locations. The album was produced by George Martin and engineered by Glyn Johns, though it was later re-mixed and re-produced by Phil Spector in 1970, whose orchestral arrangements became controversial among fans and band members. The original January 1969 sessions, documented in the film of the same name, were marked by significant tension within the band and technical difficulties with the newly built Apple Studios. The album features the famous rooftop concert performance of several songs, which was the Beatles' last public live performance. Let It Be became the Beatles' final released album, though Abbey Road was actually recorded later and released first.