Let It Be (1970) — Full UK Tracklist in Order

Let It Be (1970)

Let It Be is the twelfth and final studio album released by The Beatles, issued on 8 May 1970 by Apple Records, shortly after the band's break-up. Although released last, most of the material was recorded before Abbey Road during the January 1969 "Get Back" sessions, which were originally intended to capture the band performing live in the studio with no studio trickery.

The album is closely associated with the Let It Be film and the famous Beatles rooftop concert at Apple Corps in London on 30 January 1969 — the band's last public performance. Read more about the Let It Be film

Let It Be – Album Facts

Artist	The Beatles
Release Date	8 May 1970
Recorded	January 1969 (with overdubs in 1970)
Studio	Twickenham Film Studios & Apple Studio, Savile Row, London
Producer	Phil Spector (final album); original sessions overseen by George Martin & Glyn Johns
Original Project Title	Get Back
UK Chart Position	No.1
Notable Songs	Let It Be, Get Back, Across The Universe, The Long And Winding Road

Full UK Tracklist

Side One

1. Two Of Us

2. Dig A Pony

3. Across The Universe

4. I Me Mine

5. Dig It

6. Let It Be

7. Maggie Mae

Side Two

8. I've Got A Feeling

9. One After 909

10. The Long And Winding Road

11. For You Blue

12. Get Back

Songwriting Breakdown

George Harrison compositions: I Me Mine, For You Blue

Lennon–McCartney compositions: All remaining tracks

Traditional / arrangement: Maggie Mae (traditional Liverpool folk song)

Historical Notes

Get Back, Dig A Pony, I've Got A Feeling, and One After 909 were recorded during The Beatles' rooftop concert on 30 January 1969 — their final public performance.

The Long And Winding Road became The Beatles' final number one single in the United States.

Producer Phil Spector added orchestral overdubs and choir arrangements to several tracks, particularly The Long And Winding Road, which Paul McCartney publicly and repeatedly criticised. McCartney later cited Spector's treatment of the song as one of his deepest frustrations from the band's final period.

A stripped-down version of the album titled Let It Be… Naked was released in 2003, restoring the songs closer to their original recorded state without Spector's orchestration.

Notably, Let It Be is the only Beatles album not produced by George Martin — the man who had overseen every record from Please Please Me to Abbey Road.

Let It Be – Song List / Lead Vocals / Writer

Track	Song	Lead Vocal	Writer
1	Two Of Us	Paul McCartney	Lennon–McCartney
2	Dig A Pony	John Lennon	Lennon–McCartney
3	Across The Universe	John Lennon	Lennon–McCartney
4	I Me Mine	George Harrison	George Harrison
5	Dig It	John Lennon	Lennon–McCartney
6	Let It Be	Paul McCartney	Lennon–McCartney
7	Maggie Mae	Traditional	Traditional
8	I've Got A Feeling	John & Paul	Lennon–McCartney
9	One After 909	John Lennon	Lennon–McCartney
10	The Long And Winding Road	Paul McCartney	Lennon–McCartney
11	For You Blue	George Harrison	George Harrison
12	Get Back	Paul McCartney	Lennon–McCartney

Let It Be – Recording Details

Song	Main Recording Date	Studio / Location	Producer(s)
Two Of Us	31 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
Dig A Pony	30 January 1969	Apple rooftop, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
Across The Universe	4 February 1968	Abbey Road Studios	George Martin / Phil Spector
I Me Mine	3 January 1970	Abbey Road Studios	George Martin / Phil Spector
Dig It	24 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
Let It Be	31 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
Maggie Mae	24 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
I've Got A Feeling	30 January 1969	Apple rooftop, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
One After 909	30 January 1969	Apple rooftop, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
The Long And Winding Road	26 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
For You Blue	25 January 1969	Apple Studio, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector
Get Back	27 & 30 January 1969	Apple Studio / Apple rooftop, Savile Row	George Martin / Phil Spector

Let It Be – Personnel

Song	John Lennon	Paul McCartney	George Harrison	Ringo Starr	Additional Musicians
Two Of Us	Acoustic guitar, harmony vocal	Lead vocal, acoustic guitar	Lead guitar	Drums	—
Dig A Pony	Lead vocal, rhythm guitar	Bass, harmony vocal	Lead guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – electric piano
Across The Universe	Lead vocal, acoustic guitar	Piano	Tambura	Drums	Orchestra arranged by Phil Spector
I Me Mine	—	Bass, piano	Lead vocal, guitar	Drums	Orchestral overdubs (1970)
Dig It	Vocal, electric piano	Bass, vocal	Lead guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – organ
Let It Be	Bass guitar	Lead vocal, piano	Lead guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – organ
Maggie Mae	Guitar, vocal	Bass, vocal	Guitar	Drums	—
I've Got A Feeling	Lead vocal, guitar	Lead vocal, bass	Lead guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – electric piano
One After 909	Lead vocal, rhythm guitar	Bass, harmony vocal	Lead guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – electric piano
The Long And Winding Road	Bass	Lead vocal, piano	Guitar	Drums	Orchestra & choir arranged by Phil Spector
For You Blue	Lap steel guitar	Piano	Lead vocal, guitar	Drums	—
Get Back	Lead guitar	Lead vocal, bass	Rhythm guitar	Drums	Billy Preston – electric piano

Keyboardist Billy Preston played electric piano on several songs during the January 1969 sessions, including Get Back, Dig A Pony, and I've Got A Feeling. His presence helped improve the atmosphere during the tense final recording sessions. John Lennon later said Preston's arrival was what kept the band together long enough to finish the record.

Why Was Let It Be Released After Abbey Road?

Although Let It Be was released in May 1970, the album was recorded before Abbey Road during the January 1969 Get Back sessions. The project stalled due to tensions within the band and was set aside. The Beatles then returned to Abbey Road in mid-1969 to record what became their final album together.

In early 1970, Phil Spector was brought in to assemble the Get Back recordings into a releasable album, adding orchestral overdubs to several tracks. The result was Let It Be — released posthumously, weeks after the band's break-up was made public.

The Let It Be Sessions Timeline

2 January 1969 — Rehearsals begin at Twickenham Film Studios
10 January 1969 — George Harrison walks out following a disagreement with McCartney
21 January 1969 — Sessions move to Apple Studio, Savile Row; Billy Preston joins
30 January 1969 — Rooftop concert — the band's last public performance
3 January 1970 — I Me Mine recorded at Abbey Road — the final Beatles recording session
8 May 1970 — Album released

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Let It Be recorded?

Most of the album was recorded in January 1969 during the Get Back sessions at Twickenham Film Studios and Apple Studio, Savile Row. Across The Universe dated from February 1968, and I Me Mine was recorded on 3 January 1970.

Why did Phil Spector produce Let It Be?

The original sessions were overseen by George Martin and engineer Glyn Johns, but the project stalled and was never completed. In early 1970, Phil Spector was brought in to assemble and finish the album — without the full agreement of all four band members. It remains the only Beatles album not produced by Martin.

What was the last Beatles album recorded?

Although Let It Be was released last, Abbey Road was the final album recorded by the band. I Me Mine, recorded on 3 January 1970, is technically the last Beatles recording session — though John Lennon did not participate, having privately left the band in September 1969.

Which songs were played on the rooftop concert?

Get Back, Dig A Pony, I've Got A Feeling, One After 909, and Don't Let Me Down.

Why did The Beatles break up?

The break-up resulted from a combination of creative differences, business disputes following Brian Epstein's death in 1967, and personal tensions. For the full story, see Why Did The Beatles Break Up? The Full Story.