GET BACK Trailer: Revisionism or Balance? |

[@Aceface101]

Matt, your capacity to stay neutral and clean with the info is a testament to cutting edge rock journalism. I respect the maturity and acumen with which you present your work, thank you.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you Aceface! Much appreciated.

[@cindysue5474]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Where can you find the Beatles movie that was done by Ron Howard?

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@cindysue5474 I'm asuming it's still on Amazon amongst other mediums.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

@@cindysue5474 I have it on DVD so I don't know if its available streaming at the moment.

[@cindysue5474]

@@normandavidtidiman9918 Yes its still there.Wish they would remaster and release Help thats a good movie.

[@davidholloway3011]

I'm happy with whatever Jackson does with the footage. it's 6 hours of Beatles that most have never seen. I'm so happy this project happened.

[@briankay4229]

Anything with the lads in it is always worth a peek

[@TheIndependentLens]

I’m actually the most impressed with the people who did the restoration on that footage. It’s so clean and crisp. Looks fantastic!

[@LanceHall]

It looks scrubbed to death to me. Everything looks like a waxy out of focus recreation. Hopefully the real thing will have actual film grain.

[@TheIndependentLens]

@@LanceHall I think you're grasping.

[@nathanmartinez5241]

@@LanceHall i agree, it looks like they took out all of the natural film grain that was there originally. I'm sure it'll look better on Disney+ as the actual product, but the trailer that was released did look a bit scrubbed down. Criterion is good at restoring footage and deciding what was there originally and what is damage that has happened over time.

[@WarEagleTimeMachine]

Man i thought it looked fantastic. Like it was filmed last week. But then again, the copy of Let it Be I have is so dull, dark and grainy anything would look better.

[@TheIndependentLens]

@@WarEagleTimeMachine That was my thing is thinking this footage looks like it was just shot as though they are all still those ages and look the same.

[@WilG082]

With the exception of Smile, Let It Be/Get Back probably has the most fascinating development in rock history. I’m so glad that we’re getting all this new material

[@christopher9152]

Someone should give the same treatment to the saga of Smile, if it is possible.

[@WilG082]

@@christopher9152 that would be cool but I’m not sure if there’s footage of the recording sessions.

[@gregoryjgarcia3862]

Much like the Berlin wall coming down, I, never imagined the Smile album released. I say listen to it with Pet Sounds.

[@grahampaulkendrick7845]

I believe that going to Twickenham was a big mistake. It looked horrible there. Paul certainly could be a bit controlling, but as George and Ringo have said, his personality and work ethic really benefited the band.

[@GentlemanAmerican]

I was going to mention Twickenham studios. From what I read, the Beatles hated it there. I am sure that contributed to the negativity.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

My take away from the trailer is this is proof they still enjoyed working together even though their days were numbered and they didn't break up just because Yoko sat on an amp. I think this doc is going to dispel many myths and rumors and finally clear a lot up. I love the film quality which should make this a real treat to watch.

[@DanielC__]

This aged well! Usually people make fun by saying “this didn’t age well” when your comments are spot on with what happened. Cheers…

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Instead of call Paul a “control freak,” which is negative, why can’t we say, “he knows what he wants, and his instincts are usually right”?

[@johnmichaelson9173]

I agree Paul wrote many of his songs on guitar so he already had the riffs & that was always gonna be problematic for George but as you say "his instincts are usually right" Paul is & was so so talented his leadership on many of the songs was just occurring naturally.

[@mynonameyt]

I'd be a control freak with my songs also, but Paul was a control freak about the direction of the band. The other 3 said when Brian died Paul took over. Read about the arguments Paul had George when they were putting the anthology together. George wasn't going to have any of Paul's BS. Well now George is not in the picture anymore... We'll see.

[@kurniadi9829]

@@mynonameyt Without Paul's direction, there will be no Sgt. Pepper's and Abbey Road. And even from the early days, it was Paul who always pushed the band to work and produce the records. Without Paul, The Beatles will not be as great as we know today. So, we have to thank Paul.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

@@simonjames1604 🤣🤣🤣

[@carlbaumeister3439]

@@miamibeachsunnydays8274 If I can only get that flux capacitor to work . . .

[@philipc.776]

Hi Matt, another great conversation about the greatest music of our time. I’ve been a musician and played in bands for almost 60 years. A band is a marriage with lots of ups and downs. From what I’ve seen so far from the Jackson film is a tight group of friends and musicians that made unforgettable music together. The narrative that the Beatles were not on the same page any more is just not accurate. The film will prove just that. Let’s face it, as a musician, I know they were as tight during Let It Be as they were in 1962. Why…because their next and last recorded album together was Abbey Road. A masterpiece in my humble opinion. Looking forward to the Jackson film. Keep up the great work, Matt. Be well.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much thanks, Philip!

[@offtherealm5438]

As a musician who's been inspired by The Beatles all my life, it's why I continue to write, record and release my own music. Ups and downs in a band??....it's also why I'm a 100% one man project.....and much happier for it.

[@Fantumh]

I think it's a really great idea to tell the story of the making of Let It Be, that they only had a few weeks, no finished songs, no clear idea how to create a finale, and the whole pressure of doing it while being filmed. That's a lot of stress but it makes for a great story, and I don't think that was in the original film, at least not very clearly. I think people cling to these myths because they've just been so accepted for so long, and we think of "How Do You Sleep?" and the times John bashed some Paul song or other, and we forget they really did love each other and they loved making music together. Well after the fact John might have trash talked Birthday, for instance, but I bet he had a great time in the studio recording it, just like he had a great time recording many of his own songs he would sort of dismiss years later. They all brought something unique to the group and it's what made them so great, so to think they could continue making great music while unable to stand each other is ridiculous.

[@happyron]

Sooo excited for this, like everyone. Probably the last major release of important unreleased Beatles material.

[@varsityathlete9927]

I first thought you were meaning the music, but you right in terms of video, for sure. A great deal of the sessions exist on bootlegs and have for years, so much gold in those jams. Will be great to see them visually playing instead of hearing. There are definitely a few gems left in the vault, not yet out. Carnival of Light is probably the main one, that is well known.

[@Redhotshawntexas]

@@varsityathlete9927 I’m confident there’s still lots of unissued outtakes from Help on

[@NotErrol]

I'm still confident that at some point the lennon and Harrison estates will give in and release carnival of light. Maybe Sean and Dhani will will have different thoughts to their mothers and give it their stamp of approval

[@varsityathlete9927]

@@NotErrol I agree with this, the children of the Beatles will have a different view. Its happened with most other bands, things get released when the artist passes. It's a sad reality Paul and Ringo are getting up in years.

[@varsityathlete9927]

@@Redhotshawntexas there is a lot out, but I'm definitely interested in what isn't out. What I really want is just the entire sessions, everything. released slowly, I want to hear them banter, talk about lunch or whatever lol. I love that stuff. Anthology, its good, but it too controlled. The bootlegs are far more interesting.

[@jasontheoldmillennial7197]

I don’t know how anybody can be negative about a project that gives us more Beatles content.

[@sillysimion6079]

Paul gave an interview a few years back that kind of put everything in perspective, and softened the media making it out that they were always feuding. Paul simply said they were so close and spent so much time together, they were like brothers. They all loved each other, and they still do. When you look at it in that light it contradicts the media.

[@ChaunceyGardener]

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[@continentalgin]

@@jnagarya519 Yes, and in addition, I've always thought that we outsiders can never imagine the pressures of putting out one or two great, fantastic, wonderful albums in a year, year after year after year. Anyone would burn out and say, 'hey let's quit while we're ahead.' But yes, the business and financial disagreements played as big a role as anything else in the breakup.

[@PC4USE1]

@@jnagarya519 Not too many Hare Krishna,Hare Rama chants in the Old or New Testament. People believe what they want to believe. George's "Awaiting on you all" does mention Jesus,though.

[@PlaysWithChildren]

@J Nagarya Christ means enlightened so George was singing about the same these Christians sing about. Most religions essentially are all the same. It's all about connection to a higher consciousness. George was very much in tune with higher consciousness. If you take that as being condescending than maybe that says more about your connection to higher consciousness or lack there of. Just saying.. George's songs are the most beautiful. The closest song Paul or John wrote that were as good as George's cosmic masterpieces are Across the Universe and Tomorrow Never Knows. Not saying they weren't great songwriters but George blows them out of the water with Within You Without You and Love You To..

[@gregoryjgarcia3862]

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[@WarEagleTimeMachine]

Hahahah Chauncey Gardener, that really is spot on.

[@rydermike33]

You said it Matt. Let's just 'enjoy the ride'. I'm old enough to remember the spectacular rise to fame of these four young lads from Liverpool. Their shared experiences and friendship held together the greatest band that has ever been.

[@Kimians]

Paul was not a control freak. He was savvy to the bad business decisions that were presenting themselves to the ban/ company. He has spent pretty much the last 50 years defending this but it has now finally come to light…he was right all along. Listen to his song Tug of War……the lyrics really tell of what he was saying to the other Beatles….. ‘but I can’t leg go, if I do you’ll take a tumble and the whole thing is gonna crumble, it’s a Tug of War’

[@pestbsn]

I love that song! Yes, I felt the same way about the lyrics.

[@70PaulK]

I've waited all of my 51 years for this, so bring it on! Having watched & listened to so many bootlegs it feels a relief to welcome the Beatles in their best light in Jan 69, when they were still at their peak. I found the original movie depressing, so it needed a new take, just like the Glyn Johns mix needed Spector to work some magic. The trailer promises something new- I've Got A Feeling it will be fab!

[@happyron]

As a songwriter who is very influenced by them it will be amazing to see them actually working on songs together. The part where John is advising George on Something is songwriting Gold. I'm currently re-re-reading the 800 page book The Songwriting Secrets Of The Beatles, I hope this show will be even more informative. If nothing else it will be simply beautiful to see them together doing the magic they did.

[@primtones]

John: Cauliflower. George: "Other lover"?

[@philmoore71]

i have never heard of this. I am just checking that it is a good book before i buy it

[@happyron]

@@philmoore71 it's great

[@philmoore71]

@@happyron tks. I was able to download a Kindle sample Sat... & it is captivating. I only know of it bec of your post... so big TKS

[@happyron]

@@philmoore71 You're welcome, I'm deep diving on it until the new Get Back movie comes out. He has an interview up but it's behind a paywall. Let me know if you enjoy the book.

[@robertsaul234]

The original movie was released in mid 1970. Michael Lindsay-Hogg cut the film with the approach of having the scoop on The Beatles breakup when he didn't actually have it on film. He would have to had filmed the board meetings with Allen DeKlein to film them breaking up. The footage he chose not use boggles the mind. Thank goodness for "revisionism".

[@jimmybonar2566]

You mean Ron DeKlein?

[@eurostenners]

@@jimmybonar2566 No. He means 'Leggy Mountbatten'!

[@jimmybonar2566]

@@eurostenners but Leggy had already accepted a teaching post in Australia by then……..

[@PepsiPepe]

I can’t wait till it comes out. It looks so great

[@joepalooka2145]

What's all this nonsense about "revisionism"? I'm not going to get into bizarre Beatle controversies. I'm going to watch this Peter Jackson version with great anticipation, with total trust that he will have done the same magnificent job he did with his WW1 film "They Shall Not Grow Old". I'm confident we'll get a magnificent tribute to the Fab Four, warts and all. We loved the Beatles because their music reaches everyone in a really human way. They connected to their fans because they were real human beings with real human imperfections like the rest of us. There has never been a band so talented, extraordinary, and beloved. There never will be again. This isn't "revisionism", it's love and respect.

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

Anyone editing 60+ hours of footage down to 3 can slant things anyway they want. The issue is will Jackson be balanced and objective, and perhaps also is Paul pulling strings to slant the angle, etc.? It's a legitimate concern, though hardly the end of the civilized world, hah. I think most of us just want the reality of what happened in a clear and objective presentation.

[@joerobxy]

I agree. It'll be great, probably...lol.

[@wattstax17]

What I am most interested in is the sequence of development of the whole process. From initially trying to perform songs of the White Album live, to the result of writing new songs and doing a short substitute live show. I also like to see, that the Beatles had problems with each other because of musical and financial differences, but not really personal issues. Even in the aftermath of the breakup, with John and George doing songs like How do you sleep?, it never seemed to me that they hated each other.

[@martinsplichal1581]

Hi Matt, I appreciate that you don't take the vitriol personally and stay on topic without getting your feathers ruffled. I also can't understand why any Beatles fan wouldn't want to see the Beatles being creative and enjoying playing the music we all love, in spite of or because of any personal issues or problems they might have had. I can't wait to see it. Peace and Love.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Some people prefer chaos to order. Probably why the tabloid industry has always thrived. Thank you Martin!

[@dhaley8847]

they made Abbey Road afterward! I think it was their best album! they got back to recording an album the way they used to. The Abbey Road album was in my opinion their best! they even promoted it in radio interviews. The Beatles broke up over business! Allen Klein, the new manager, split the group apart because Paul Hated him! the other 3 voted for him to be the manager but Paul did not like him and in the end Paul was right! John admitted it in an interview.

[@dhaley8847]

@@jnagarya519 the quarrymen was johns band! the Beatles would not exist without Paul and Paul brought his friend George and they were the Beatles later Pete Best, Stu and finally Ringo. but to say the Beatles was John's band no way! without Paul it never would have happened.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Fifty years after The Beatles broke up and they are still in the public eye. That says everything about their impact in the world.

[@YusefIsAGod]

I'm very excited for this, I'm glad Peter Jackson is giving structure to the film. The original Let It Be looked like a bunch of scenes of them playing random songs without any purpose. No wonder why people still think that the Get Back sessions was a "disaster". My only very minor concern is really with the picture quality and the incorrect aspect ratio. Looks to me like Peter Jackson added some weird de-noising artifacts in the image, making everyone look like wax figures. But hey, it's certainly much better than watching those old terrible transfers.

[@primtones]

@@jnagarya519 The problem is rather the quality of the file that Walt Disney Studios uploaded to their channel. My monitor has no problem with HD content, but that trailer is not HD.

[@dimitreze]

I hated the cropping too

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

I imagine the original was shot in 4:3 aspect ratio on 16mm cameras, since it was planned for TV and not theaters. (Not sure). So you'll have all kinds of transfer and format issues- increasing resolution, aspect ratio/cropping, etc. My concern is more with the sound- it's nice to have the bass boost, but I hear a ton of distortion in the audio. Hopefully that's just for the promo materials and the actual piece will be fine.

[@YusefIsAGod]

@@jnagarya519 Let It Be was filmed on 16mm on a 1.37:1 aspect, naturally there was supposed to be film grain. There's none on the image, everything looks artificial and waxed out. As for the aspect ratio, the film was originally supposed to be a television special, so Michael Lindsay-Hogg wasn't thinking about the widescreen framing. When it came to release the film in the theaters, they cropped the image to fit in the typical European widescreen (1.66:1), which is the framing Peter Jackson is using rather than the full frame. Considering it is also a historical documentation, it looks like an odd decision to me.

[@YusefIsAGod]

@@jnagarya519 There's plenty of images comparing the 1+ version with the Get Back version. There's absolutely no film grain in it.

[@netmusicdotcom]

People are often set on defining who 'truly' a particular Beatle is and what they think or thought of the others. I think that often changes day-to-day and moment-to-moment. I think Get Back will provide us with a beautiful 6-hour snapshot of what it was like for the band during this particular time period. So looking forward to it!

[@LearnMusclescom]

I am so glad that you created this video. Your voice in this evolution of our understanding of the narrative of the Beatles and 1969 has been one of the most important that is out there. 🙏

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for your support LearnMuscles!

[@vicbertfartingclack4559]

I’m just gratified there is more than enough footage so that we can even critically reconsider the long standing narrative that Let It Be was a documentary showing the band heading off a cliff. Sometimes old narratives should be reevaluated and that is not whitewashing. I also don’t think we could even be asking these questions if all this was just clever editing. In some ways the footage speaks for itself no matter how presented - assuming the known negative bits are also presented and I guess we will see starting on November 25 .

[@latinhellas6383]

Naturally there were many variables that caused The Beatles to break up, but my impression is that the one variable with the most weight was the conflict over who would manage the band as a business enterprise. They started Abbey Road in February, a month after the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, within a month later in March Paul married Linda and John married Yoko, about a month thereafter in April John and Paul did Ballad of John and Yoko together. During that time, the conflict between Klein and the Eastmans reached its peak, with the other three Beatles outvoting Paul. No doubt the wives played a role in that, but if more evidence is needed, I would focus on the aspect of the conflicts revolving around business arrangements. In any event, the band finished Abbey Road over the rest of the spring until August 1969. I know there was recorded talk of future albums, if I'm not mistaken even after Abbey Road. Then John did Live Peace in Toronto in September 1969 and Instant Karma in late January 1970. Ringo released Sentimental Journey in March 1970, Paul released his first solo album McCartney in April 1970, Let It Be in May 1970, and George's All Things Must Pass in November 1970. Point is, in January 1969 during the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, it was not a foregone conclusion that they would break up indefinitely, they didn't, and there was still scope for continuance. But it didn't happen that way for other reasons as well, largely because of arguments over business arrangements and money.

[@continentalgin]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that John and Yoko had learned that Allen Klein had found ways to enrich The Rolling Stones millions more than The Beatles were getting and that's why they gravitated to Klein. It is, I think, a proven fact that Yoko's financial decision-making is top class. Her instincts for making money through smart investing are legendary. In the same respects, look at McCartney's business savvy over the years, utterly brilliant. Klein turned out to be a bad choice to 'manage' The Beatles and who knows if Linda's father would have been better. Crazy to think about it, but if the group had all voted to team up Paul and Yoko in the 'business department,' that would have been a money making, dynamic duo!

[@latinhellas6383]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3yld52JesqbqM0&ab_channel=hahameatball Here is an interview with John Lennon in 1973 shortly after the contract with Allen Klein expired, and John, George and Ringo decided not to renew. John also comments that they were in some ways still bound by business contracts going way back to 1963. The death of Brian Epstein was pivotal. Here is a clip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/imfanpyGfsZrbsU&ab_channel=APArchive - that shows John apparently completely lost and George stepped in to finish the interview for him.

[@pestbsn]

@@continentalgin In the Get Back Documentary, John knew Klein was a sleezeball. He only laughed and said something to the effect that it would be good if someone like him could be on their side for once. He just didn't count on Klein messing over them as well as other people. I believe Yoko was all in with Klein because he offered her support on some of her projects. (truth or narrative?). If that's true, her ego overrode her business sense in this case. Also, it's been reported that Klein purposely goaded Eastman during a meeting in order to make him looking bad. While I can understand the other three having reservations about Eastman because of his relationship with Paul, their argument that Eastman would give Paul preferential treatment doesn't add up. Whoever they picked would have had a contractual agreement with the Beatles as a unit. Not as individual members. Therefore, whatever Paul received, the entire band would have as well. In any case, as far as decisions go, I think I'll go with the billionaire.

[@continentalgin]

@@pestbsn Very well said. John had an ability to see through B.S. (most of the time). He may have been the first to criticize the Majarishi, for example. Choosing Klein over Eastman, I think, was partially due to John & Yoko comparing Beatles wealth to The Rolling Stones. They perceived Klein to be a ruthless shark who would go after money for The Beatles. But in the long run, we know that Paul was correct and that Eastman would have done quite well. When we see what Paul's wealth became eventually (billionaire) one must also consider that Paul, himself, is one of the smartest people in the business world. Look at how many ways he has repackaged both The Beatles' recordings and his own. My God, his latest repackaging of his singles has sold for around $650. Only ten years ago, that would have been considered ridiculous, but with today's 'audiophile' collector culture (or subculture) the expensive singles box set is, wait for it... an investment. Brilliant!

[@MiamiJeff1967]

Hey Matt, enjoyed your comment on comments from your viewers. I don't know, some people just refuse to investigate further evidence with an open mind to get a more complete picture of how it must have gone down for the Beatles at that time. For some reason the director Hogg on Let It Be just wanted to show the Beatles falling apart, arguing, making bad music and then miraculously getting it all together and climaxing at the rooftop concert for a big finale! Also that cutting back and forth from the rooftop concert to peoples reactions on the ground was VERY irritating, I hated that part! I just want to see the play!! I was in a band in my youth and let me tell you there was a lot of grumpiness, unpleasantness, and bitchiness but there was also some great times, enjoyment, and excitement too! The Beatles were human like the rest of us, we have good days and bad, I hope Peter Jackson's film shows that, it ain't all Unicorns and Rainbows but it ain't all Fire and Brimstone either!! People should just chill and enjoy this very special moment captured on film of what it must have been like to be a Beatle in 1969, period! Thanks for your videos, you do a great job analyzing and presenting the material in an intelligent and cohesive way! See ya! ✌🏼😎✌🏼

[@Mina-ok5qm]

Nice video. I can't wait. I wanted the theater experience too, but for four more hours of footage,, I'll take it on tv. This is going to be a dream

[@pkmcburroughs]

Hey! Believe it or not, I thought of this very channel during the trailer--when Paul makes the comment about people in 50 years talking about Yoko sitting on an amp. Heard that here first.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

My timing was pretty good!

[@pkmcburroughs]

@@popgoesthe60s52 It really was.

[@christopher9152]

I would still enjoy a proper theater showing of the edited version, or whatever version they could make available.

[@Tom-el5cq]

Very much looking forward to this with an open mind. I think it’s definitely worthy of a multi-part series of videos. But whatever you decide to do, I’ll be watching, keep up the great work, Matt!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much thanks, Tom!

[@kcjc]

Really excited for the film, my older sister who got me into the Beatles comes stateside around the time of the release (she now lives in England partially due to her fandom). So the next month will definitely be very Beatles centric for me!

[@dscarson1]

This has got to be the best channel on KZbin when it comes to this kind of material--keep up the great work! Seems scholarly, educated, fair, judicious, and very informative.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Scott!

[@nerktwin]

Amazing analysis, your videos shed so much light on the TRUTH of the Beatles story. So much has been wrongly interpreted over the years and this is - I think - arriving at just the right time. I am very excited for this documentary since we have needed a full, true portrayal that is easy to access and take in. It's interesting how set people are on thinking that these sessions were fully negative and completely killed the soul of the band. "Paul apologetics"? Strange... That couldn't be further from reality as you point out, and this documentary might be on that side as well. Exciting stuff, I can't wait to see this. Again, great video as always!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Megan. Much appreciated.

[@cajunqueen5125]

The thing to do here is my approach: Don't worry about whether we'll be privy to any newly-revealed truths; Just sit back and luv-luv the hell out of it. Like you said signing off here: "enjoy the ride". :)

[@mattgaskell945]

We like to categorise and place things into neat boxes. We know life is not like that. The get back/Let it be project can be both full of humour, great friendship and brilliant music, as well as reflecting the reasons why the band broke up just a few months ahead (if we take the September 69 announcement by Lennon as the real date).

[@ricknbacker5626]

The trailer shows the 'revisionist history' begins later in 1969. First the arrival of Allen Klein (as Manager) and then exasperated (in 1970) with Phil Spector's (Producer/Arranger) treatments of several tracks. In January of 1969, the Beatles seem to be getting on pretty well. Having a ticking clock (Ringo's impending movie shoot) did pressurize the situation. It also focused their minds. The Beatles by en large seem to have handled it all with their usual Goons cheek and remarkable band chemistry. I love how nothing seems to be baffled. It's like 'mic 'en up and let the tapes roll'. A band's got to be incredibly tight to pull that off. I can't wait for 25 November and to your review Matt. On all 6 hours!! :-) Cheers, RNB

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Great comment, Rick!

[@denisrodrigues1455]

With a planned cover as the same type of the "Please please me" album and the expression "Get back" itself, for me, there was a intention to make shows (and, who knows, tours) again, as they did in their early days. And, in face of the sound quality of the shows in that period (like it can be seen in Monterey and Woodstock festivals or in the Rolling Stones' shows), it could be a reality; and even give space to a new moment in Beatles' career. But, as we know, the things were different.

[@mellowtronic6612]

Thanks Matt. I can sense your frustration. Like you said - let’s just get in and enjoy the material. Why is it so difficult for people just to accept that none of us are ever going to understand all the dimensions of such intense and personal relationships that go back many years? Why would we expect to be able to do so? Why would we expect to be able to analyse cause and effect out of such complexity? Does it really matter anyway? Just enjoy the complexity and brilliance that it generated on record and in film. ‘Overdelivering’ isn’t a pejorative word right? Many fans have been disappointed in recent years that the films/new releases left out some interesting material. So personally I am happy with over delivery.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, why would we expect to know more about them than we do ourselves? I'll take over delivery every time!

[@chrisdaykin3899]

I feel fortunate that I first listened to the Beatles in Jr high (72ish) then they lived in my background while I moved on to Deep Purple, Zeppelin, etc. So I can look at them with fresh eyes and ears and I don't have the biases of belief many hard core fans might have.

[@jjmarz1001]

I have a copy of the original Let It Be movie. I've watched it again a couple of times. Once after the first teaser from Jackson, and again now after the new trailer release. I don't think it's as negative as it has been portrayed over the years. In fact some footage that's on the original has made it on to the trailer. Ringo clowning with Heather at the drums for example. There's also plenty of Beatle banter in it. The timing of the original release played a major role in how it was perceived. That and the fact that it was so dark with muted colors just added to the dreary mood of the timing. Having the restoration done and a fifty year history to go with it puts the material in a new light. I hope the original film restored will be viewed differently now because it really is pretty good. Especially when viewed in light of what has happened in the fifty years since it's original release.

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

Excellent points.

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

Paul IS revisionist; John IS an unreliable witness (which he admitted): Ringo doesn't remember (alcoholic); George was more circumspect and polite but probably the most objective, aside from his own issues anyway. One thing not being mentioned: They were not getting along personally and in their private lives; they were really not getting along in business and those discussions. The one thing that could still bring them together and where all that was (mostly) set aside: When they were playing together. Both John and Paul mention this in the dialog. Personally, I think they had a semi-deliberate method- play the oldies, play their teen favorites, John would reference things like the Jacaranda club; George with Smokey songs... Paul with Elvis, etc. These would be 'bids' to try to throwback to better times and feelings. So the more music sessions you are seeing, the more happy they will seem to be. But the big picture as a whole was very negative. They were breaking up. Paul even mentions it with the Yoko/amp quip. Abbey Road was simply a 'hail mary'/we can't go out like this (LIB album) to end on a higher note. Remember, LIB was still on the shelf when AR was issued. Aside: The Glyn Johns mixes seem flat and boring to me. The band had rejected them at the time. IIRC John sent the tapes to Phil Spector without Paul's consent. Paul def didn't sign off on the final product before it was released. One of the 3 or 4 main issues that kicked off the next few years of J&P making digs and insults at each other, mainly in songs. (What better way for two great songwriters, hah?)

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Paul isn't always revisionist. John at times is quite reliable. Ringo does have plenty of memories (see Anthology) and George often allows his grudges to get in the way of his retelling history. There are very few absolutes here. Can you imagine what we'd see if the cameras were set up to see just their personal lives? What a story that would be! The camera can only catch so much and we have to allow space for the history to possibly be filled in later - if any one cares. It's the Beatles, so they care. You say "the big picture as a whole was very negative" but most of that is the part we can't see. We only have bits and pieces to construct their world outside of the music

[@timothysullysullivan2571]

@@popgoesthe60s52 When someone is a proven revisionist, the problem is you never know when they're relating truth or making it up. Being an unreliable witness does not mean that 100% of what they say is false- it means you can only sort out what is true and what isn't- maybe. Okay, I went too hard on Ringo, hah. My point is not absolutism- the opposite. It's a fuzzy, complex arena with lots of grey areas. Like you, I get tired of people taking strong stands on one isolated statement someone made (usually John.) My point here is that if anything, the doc gives a more positive feeling than the overall situation certainly was- because they could still be happy and joyous playing together. Outside of that, it was generally tense to vicious, depending. Love your work- keep it up!

[@continentalgin]

On the Glyn Johns mixes, the one I really love is Across the Universe. I love it.

[@vinylarchaeologist]

The magic tricks of editing: there was a lot of audio that didn’t go along the video in that trailer - it’s a often-used editing technique where you edit the video around a line of dialogue to look as if the audio was recorded at the same time, when in fact it wasn’t. If you rewatch the trailer, you’ll see how actually very few of the lines we hear you can see somebody talking but they edit it that way so you think they did. Even when they _are_ it can be fake, like when Lennon says “none” right around the beginning of the trailer - if you look closely, he’s mouthing a different word in fact. I guess for the more intimate moments no cameras were around. None of this is out of the ordinary, however. When used by a filmmaker with morals and ethics, these are legitimate techniques.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, I noticed some of audio and video "married" to create a cohesive scene. I wonder how much is audio only, which could be disappointing if there is a lot.

[@jaypoole8056]

I just saw the trailer before coming here. All I can say is it's been a long time since I've been so excited for a film premiere and it's a documentary of all things!

[@JohnSmith-yp7ww]

I know this channel deals primarily with the 60s but I’d love to see you dig into the solo careers in 70s as well as other popular contemporaries from the era. Love this!

[@nomehdrider]

Great update Matt, thank you for making this.

[@78zappaf]

I'm just glad that we are getting 6 hours worth of material - VISUALLY! Better than the supposedly 2 hours edit. You will find the hardcore fan trying to sync up (guessing) the proper audio to the new footage. I've done that years ago too. People will get angry having it widescreen. I just want to see the footage. Peter Jackson (plus his team) are very blessed to see everything. I'm glad to see footage that we couldn't visualize because of only the audio that was "liberated" (which BTW.. we still don't have all the Nagra reels). Seeing Allan Williams (their first manager) during the session is a huge revelation! We never knew that he saw the group after the Beatles left him for Brian. Billy Preston jamming on guitar? Who knew?! Anyways seeing all your videos on this subject is really enjoyable and seeing the way you presented the Nagra tapes.. I wished I thought of that! Anyways can't wait till you review the Disney special. Also, thank you Disney team for extending the length to this project. Six hours worth?! Wow!

[@dabreu]

Thank you. You are one of the few Beatles commentator that think, see all possibilities, and are not biased. Congratulation.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you, Virginia!

[@LearnMusclescom]

Hey Matt, I was just listening to the Sirius XM The Let It Be Story and was moved to write you. I play classical piano and have always loved Beethoven. There are serious musicologists out there who make it their life mission to study and understand Beethoven, his life and music. Yet often when I describe my fascination with and love for the Beatles and their music, I feel as if people view it as a hobby or source of trivia. But I believe that the music of the Beatles has and will live on and take its place in the pantheon of great music. I write to you today because following all that is coming out about the Beatles and their January 69 sessions has helped me to understand, as you so well put it, what the true narrative is. I eagerly await the Peter Jackson film, but I want to thank you 🙏 because you were the first one to open my eyes to truly understand the Beatles in 1969 (and throughout their career). Thank you for your incredible contribution to the musicology of the Beatles. I feel privileged to actually have grown up with and live during the era of the Beatles (I was born in 59). And I am ever so grateful for your work!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I will be delving into the Beatles music and art as well as the entire pop music genre as having reached the levels of jazz. I find that people (like the classical nerds) who denigrate this type of music as light or a hobby or cute are elitist and blind to lots of music. I love Beethoven too, and Bach, and Tchaikovsky, but there is room to appreciate more than that. Thanks for the support!

[@LearnMusclescom]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Yes. The more I think about it. The Beatles (sticking to the Beatles as my platform here) have been broken up for more than a half century. In a time line, Tchaikovsky has been gone only a little more than a century and a quarter, and Beethoven has been gone less than 2 centuries. Certainly, the Beatles have now stood the test of time. I do not believe that they can be called "popular" music any longer, unless we want to call Beethoven or Tchaikovsky, or jazz for that matter "popular" music. I, myself, am guilty of playing into this mindset. I often describe myself as a Beatles "fanatic", yet I pretty much equally love Beethoven but would never describe myself as a Beethoven "fanatic". Using the word fanatic demeans the true value and appreciation of the artist(s). This 50-year anniversary of the Get Back sessions, with all that is surfacing (including your work!) has given me a sense of change in how I now view the Beatles in the genre of music. Once again. Thank you.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

@@LearnMusclescom You make a good point - Is the Beatles music catalog considered "popular?" I think the problem when comparing to a classic composer is that the old composers don't have "pop culture" attached to their music. There wasn't Beethovenmania, so the classic composer can be seen retrospectively for only the value of their music an how it has stood the test of time. It is still popular because we hear it at weddings and special ceremonies. Pop culture and pop art is a 20th century product and we are just coming out of that era and moving into an "AI" era. It will be interesting to see how Beatle music is handled post baby boomers. Time will tell.

[@LearnMusclescom]

@@popgoesthe60s52 I thought about this also because I always recall that when I bought the Beatles music digitally, Apple classified most of the Beatles as "popular", and not "rock and roll" as I expected. Perhaps it is just me, but I have always felt that "popular" music is not a compliment (perhaps now I am being the snob?!). To add one more piece to this discussion, after I wrote what I wrote, I did realize that perhaps because the people who grew up with the Beatles are still alive (me and others), then even though they are "gone" for more than a half century, to us (baby boomers), they are still our "popular" music. Yes. "Popular music" would need to be defined, and as with all definitions, they must be flexible enough to have relevance in all conversations. Well... This is getting a bit too abstract even for me... Haha!

[@dmichaelelkins1]

Matt, despite what Lennon said was their attempt for this filming to show them warts and all, we have to keep in mind that these were still performances, although supposedly informal, by the band for the cameras. In watching the film segments already unofficially available to anyone who wants to search them out we are rarely provided with any footage showing the songs in embryonic form. Never do we hear, for example, McCartney showing up and saying, “Hey Lads, I’d like to play you something I put together last night. It’s a little ditty called “Let it Be.” George, can you jump in with a good solo when I give you the nod?” Sure there are instances where we might hear different lyrics, but in the majority of the time it is obvious that they’ve played and rehearsed these tunes many times before the cameras start rolling. You can listen to different versions of “Get Back” but with the exception of Billy Preston playing slightly different keyboard parts, McCartney had pretty much gotten his vocals and his “Get back, jojos” pretty well down long before. One exception, of course, is when George is demonstrating “Something,” but that’s the exception. My point is that the guys weren’t showing us anything that they didn’t want the world to see. There’s no need to argue that Peter Jackson has done anything to create an inaccurate portrayal of the band. Once you set up cameras, that’s already been accomplished. Everyone is going to play to the cameras one way or another. From what I’ve seen to date, those expecting to see evidence of a band breaking up on film is going to be disappointed. I doubt that any between song remarks were any different than what they said to one another any time they played together. Let’s face it, if there was so much turmoil, they could not have subsequently produced the much superior “Abbey Road.”

[@popgoesthe60s52]

What you said about rarely providing songs in embryonic form is not correct. Having listened to 90+ hours of audio, there is so much embryonic stuff that is is frustrating! We do literally hear George say, "I wrote this last night" (I Me Mine). Get Back was another one (some good early takes are on the new 50th Anniv. set). One interesting aspect is that Hogg planted microphones and cameras that were hidden, including tapping phones. One great conversation where the lunch room was bugged was the discussion between Paul and John about George. Fascinating and they didn't know there were being recorded. It's obvious. The sound quality is bad with all the kitchen noises. I agree that 'playing to the camera is natural. But if there is one thing I've learned about the Beatles is that they couldn't help being natural, which is what makes their personalities so interesting. Good final point on Abbey Road. I will be delving into the breakup in a multi part series where we can see the timeline of events which really helps put things in perspective for me anyway. Thanks for the comment DME!

[@scottmeli]

Matt, thank you for a highly anticipated video response to the new Peter Jackson film (“Get Back”’). The original 1970 film portrayed the Beatles as tired and somewhat frustrated with each other and the film project itself. Jackson’s “teaser” has a lot of positive energy that gives the film an entirely different vibe. The original 1970 film definitely let the air out of the Beatles successful accomplishments. Now we will (hopefully) see the Beatles working, performing, composing and enjoying each other’s company like they probably intended it to be. One thing I won’t miss is Phil Spector’s “over production” with added strings and angelic choirs that the Beatles never intended to have. Finally, Beatle-history gets set right.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the support, Scott!

[@nicksherreard1215]

I do hope we don’t get audio added to unrelated footage in the documentary, because there is in the trailer

[@ac-mo6mj]

I think a lot of people neglect they made another full album after this sessions! It’s hard to think that way because of the ways of release but cmon

[@sgtpepper211]

As always, thank you for your great perspective. I am elated that it’s going to be more than just one feature-length film. The only thing that irks me about the Get Back project is that historians were deprived of 57 hours of footage for half a century. Certain biographers have dedicated their lives to this stuff without being able to utilize all the primary evidence that was theoretically available to them! That part breaks my heart. But better late than never, especially with a competent director at the helm. I am also a little worried that they will never give us access to the full 57 hours for fear of some ill-conceived fad in which people try to “cancel” the group. Even on their best behavior I’m sure there are some unsavory statements mixed in. My girlfriend made me feel a little better this morning when she reminded me that this will be the first and only pre-breakup material that has been released in my short lifetime. All told, I feel a mixture of anger, FOMO, and a whole lot of excitement. November 25th will certainly be surreal.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Great points, Jasper. Thanks for commenting!

[@erniericardo8140]

Greetings Matt✌, My impression of the sneak preview is that its a 3 part Beatle reality show, which is just FAB!!! -Cant wait to see it!!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

The original reality show!

[@TheShadman47]

I've recently discovered your channel - I'm very impressed.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Welcome, Martin! Thank you for subscribing.

[@CBCDs]

Thanks for doing this. Nice to hear your thoughts. You said they may be overdelivering, but I'd much rather them give us too much than not enough

[@mozartsbaby]

I think George’s experience during Let It Be has helped the whole ‘wasn’t it depressing’ narrative along. In one interview, he says, “Most of it just makes me so aggravated, I just can’t watch it, because it was a particularly bad experience we were having at that time”. I imagine if the two surviving band members left today were John and George, Peter Jackson’s brief would be not to gloss over particular issues that galled George in particular.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I wonder also how much the Beatle estates controls some of the content.

[@bobtaylor170]

@@popgoesthe60s52, very interesting thought, one I hadn't considered. I'm naive. Still, it's tough to have fun with people you've been snarling back and forth with intermittently. And they do look as though they're having fun. I like your channel a lot, and better, I respect your research and analysis.

[@FortYeah]

I'm a Beatle geek and thought I had all figured it out quite well but you definitely bring great insights, thak you !!

[@FortYeah]

And you chose my best moment from the sessions to close your video ! Paul's jam of Strawberry Fields Forever is amazing !

[@billleary5779]

Thanks for this response to the trailer Matt! I really think we will come away with a lot more information than we have ever had about this project. It’s ironic that this was one of the most documented months of their career yet least understood. I don’t understand why people would want to cherry pick which version of history they choose to believe. If people are true fans and love this band they should want the warts and all, the good and the bad. Looking forward to all of this wealth of new information after the disappointment of Eight Days a Week back in 2016. Also looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Let It Be release and Get Back film. Take care!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for the support, Bill!

[@DLZ2000]

When I saw the trailer, I immediately thought of your video with the audio of John suggesting "cauliflower."

[@benglassman]

The Dynamic between brothers never changes. George was always gonna be the little brother that Paul brought into the group and the kid that used to follow John And Cyn to the Cinema. Thats the main problem here. Having said that, The Beatles still work well and hard together and FOR each other across the board, evidenced in them working on " All things must pass " etc. Also, George marriage is breaking up at this point so he's off his game about that as well and Yoko in the studio when his marriage on the rocks probably set him off. The bottom line is to the Victor go the Spoils, and Paul is Alive, Large and in Charge. What do you think this movie is gonna look like??? That doesnt make him a bad guy, just HUMAN.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Good point about brothers!

[@KneeAches]

Thank you Matt: so many of us are so excited. I keep watching the trailer. I already want more than just three parts. I guess I will never be able to get enough. I loved Eight Days a Week. Anything, I will take anything. It’s magic and they are bigger than life.

[@gerardjoseph17]

Almost 4 minutes in length, its going to be enlightening, gut wrenching, emotional, heart pounding, and yes it may be personal. Who else but the Beatles could withstand, and persevere through all of the ups & downs, pulling it altogether when you hear the conversation... we need 14 songs to do this. The reply comes back... how many have we got...None. Then the Beatles overcame and achieved so much...they nailed the songs, the rooftop concert was powerful and after listening to the Glyn Johns mix...why in the heck did they need Phil Spector?!? They nailed this Let it Be special editions, and the Get Back documentary masterfully!!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks for the comment, Gerard!

[@gerardjoseph17]

@@popgoesthe60s52 sure thing, they'll not only have a #1 album release, but the documentary will win a few awards.

[@robertzastrow4648]

Am really looking forward to seeing Get Back! Wonder if it will have the footage of Yoko jamming with John, Paul and Ringo (when George had temporarily left the group). Also the footage of the band with Billy Preston doing a funny version of "Love Me Do" and also John's "Gimme Some Truth". Hope that Get Back will also be released on DVD.

[@BeatleDustino]

I’m enjoying the ride so far. Been enjoying the book the past couple of days. Am dedicating my weekend to the box set. And waiting for more than a turkey dinner this thanksgiving. The docu-series is going to be fantastic. They are over delivering. And Blu-ray release will hopefully give us more.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Agreed! Thanks for the comment, Dustin.

[@afi9190]

One of the biggest pieces, if not the biggest pieces of evidence, though regarding the mood of the original project (IMO), is the album that was released at the time. I may be wrong, but I think the Beatles had no involvement with what was to be on it, or it’s production. Paul have think didn’t hear Winding Road until after it came out. In the final analysis, it would seem that they didn’t care about the final results of the album, so I’m led to believe that there was more negativity than positivity in this project. I may be wrong here, but even the name of the album changed…from the positivity of “Get Back,” to the more resigned “Let it Be.” Just my 2 cents.

[@Borella309]

Great work Matt getting Peter Jackson into the thumbnail pic at the control desk! Let's all just settle and enjoy the show and worry about having a shit fight later!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

You are the first to mention Peter Jackson's appearance in the studio!

[@billdufour1630]

I would love it if some art-house movie theaters would show the documentary so that we can watch it on a big screen with surround sound. Maybe after it's streamed for a while. As far as tension with the band, every band has tension. Is anyone going to deny that if we had this much filmed footage of studio sessions by the Stones, the Who, the Kinks, Oasis, or any other band, we wouldn't see tension? I think most of the real arguments came during the business board meetings at Apple, but once they hit the studio, they generally were fine with some problems here and there (George and Paul's minor argument and the fight with John that led George to walk). Now, I just want to hear that there will be a 12 hour Blu Ray release with more footage....

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I agree Bill. Can you imagine cameras set up with every band? It would be WWIII each time. I have to think there may be some extras on a blu ray / DVD release. I would add that after listening to 90+ hours of this stuff, there are lots of boring sections that deserve to be on the cutting room floor. Thanks for the comment, Bill!

[@WarEagleTimeMachine]

I think the camera and the 'January 18' deadline caused way too much stress. That and they really needed a break. They had just finished the White Album in October of 1968 after working on that for 4 months. But they worked their magic and gave us another classic.

[@francismickus2866]

Good points throughout. 3 weeks in the studio probably does add up to about 150 hours, maybe a bit less: you can imagine that some tapes duplicate one another, others don't. 150 hours is thirty hours more than three full time work weeks. Which means that we probably have pretty much everything that went on. We should always take 'memories' and memoirs with a grain of salt, as they are always going to be amounts of

[@francismickus2866]

Oops! I got cut off.. There is always going to be an amount of emotional (and political) baggage. Historians will always need access to all the footage (as well as legal and administrative documents), but by the end of the day, they will probably know more about what happened than the Beatles and their entourage do!

[@MrKaywyn]

My favourite part of the series on DVD is when The Beatles workshop songs.

[@cathyortiz1280]

They're also showing some upbeat stuff. But Ringo quit for awhile too. Paul complained about his drumming. He left but Paul called him up & they got back. But they went into create "Abbey Road" afterwards too. One of their best LP's.

[@bassmanjez3842]

Excellent again Matt. Well balanced and clear commentary and you always cut to the chase and raise insightful salient points, and remain entertaining. You are up there with Mark Lewishon for my goto post Beatles fix.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much thanks, Bassman!

[@mattdoran8344]

Hey Matt .. years ago I got a bootleg cassette of the Beatles during the Let It Be sessions.. it boggles my mind that they never included Suzy Parlour..which they do a full version of in this Let it Be box set or anthology.. it’s a full song .. IMHO better than snippets of random nothings they include on these others aforementioned releases…

[@popgoesthe60s52]

And Suzy's Parlour is not on the 50th Anniversary box set either. I just don't understand it.

[@briang768]

Well done, Matt. I am not a fan of reaction videos, but unlike so many others on KZbin, you deliver the extra analysis which made this piece more than pure clickbait. I am looking forward to the widespread distribution of this "new" evidence to the masses. Let's be honest, only the diehards go through the 80 plus hours of the Nagra tapes or bother to read the excellent They May Be Parted blog. The interesting part for me with the 50th anniversary reissues is that the "seeds" of the break up keep getting pushed back. The White Album sessions weren't nearly as tense as once depicted. The Get Back sessions are not nearly fraught with peril as the narratives pushed in the 70s and 80s would lead us to believe. No one has ever pushed that the Abbey Road sessions were anything but peaceful and productive. That leaves us with the period of late 1969 and early 1970 as the era most likely to have precipitated the breakup, and as we know there were no recording sessions with the exception of the "I Me Mine" session of January 1970. If only we had an upcoming 56 hours of footage of the management meetings and a document dump involving Allen Klein to look forward to. Klein is going to be the biggest loser after the airing of the Jackson documentary even if he never appears on screen.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thank you for the great comments, Brian. I will eventually be going into the Klein story which will give more clarity to the break up.

[@joerobxy]

The Beatles were only ever united when their sense of who they were 'together' outweighed their sense of who they were individually because of their Foursquare, Liverpudlian, gestalt, golemic solidarity. This lasted for many years. Once they stopped touring, got older, married, or married again, had kids, settled more into family life, and lived less in each other's pockets, that naturally waned. Once their nascent artistic differences, (which had always been there), i.e. conflict replacing healthy competition took hold, the break up was inevitable. They didn't enjoy it as much anymore. John's honest bitterness over all this came out at the time whilst Paul's more cautious approach, (another difference), is coming out now in droves on his BBC Radio 4 interview, ironically just before the more positive Get Back film project airs. Typical of The Beatles, the only music foursome who could and can be two opposite things at the same time. A quantum phenomenon indeed. But as I've said many times, the Fabulosity of the Foursquare Golem will never die.

[@bigredjanie]

That's also why I'm glad they never reunited when it was possible. I think it was George who said "we can't be who you want us to be", and indeed if they had gotten back together for a tour or a new album it would've never been the same, they couldn't just pick up where 1969 left them and leave a real impact on music and culture. The closest we got, the "Threetles" sessions for the 90s Anthology singles were still marked by tensions, specifically between Paul and George. And when those singles came out, they charted and did well but didn't leave much of an impact. Not for anything wrong they had done, the world had just moved on.

[@joerobxy]

I absolutely agree. They split up when they did and The Anthology based Threetles project, whilst an overdue reevaluation of their massive impact and influence, ans whilst historically setting the record straight, only emphasised and underlined that The Beatles were a 60s band, albeit that massive cultural influence is still unravelling here in 2021

[@dabreu]

No. It seems you don't know much about The Beatles. Yoko was not John's first wife. When Beatlemania started he was already married with a kid. Ringo and George got married while they were still touring. Paul lived with Jane as a married couple. So, there is not sense to believe that once they got older, married, had kids and lived less each other's pockets. To have any idea about what happened to them we have to stick to real facts. You didn't.

[@joerobxy]

@@dabreu I'm from Liverpool and grew up there in the 1960s and personally knew many of their friends. I know John was married to Cynthia first. The point I'm making is once they married and settled down and had stopped touring, and once Brian had died, and John met Yoko and Paul met Linda, family life naturally became more important. The four Beatles admitted as much themselves. See link here where it's mentioned Ringo for example was more interested in his family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-uaoaarq2UaNE

[@brianmc0]

I would love to see video footage of the group in late ‘65 early ‘66. The extra musicians etc. were just being introduced but they were still playing as a rock band with everyone’s voices at their peak.

[@mr.cowboy4960]

Thanks for making this video! Keep up the great content Matt!

[@bruce1947]

I was worried about the swearing aswell, (not that it would've ruined my enjoyment of the film, but out of principle i'd prefer most things uncensored) so thank you for mentioning the book. I have yet to pick it up, so that's great to know. This was a really good video btw.

[@musicmann1967]

It's not news that Paul is/was a control freak and a workaholic. In the case in point about the argument between George and Paul: Paul wrote the song. He was at the highest level of being a songwriter. If you are a songwriter and your bandmate starts playing something that you don't like you ask them to stop or to play something else, which is exactly what Paul was doing. This is how it would go with ANY band. JUst because George thought of a guitar part doesn't mean that Paul has to accept it. The idea is ludicrous, and the people who think that have no clue about the creative process within bands. I'm looking forward to the Peter Jackson movie. Even just watching the trailer gives me a buzz, because I'm seeing a natural balance that Lyndsey-Hogg must have edited out of the original movie for whatever reason. (A movie which, let's face it, is a bummer.) I don't think the new one will be revisionist, merely restorative to a balance which you can see was still there in their creative process, even though things had gone largely sour by that point. They still mostly liked making music. Cannot WAIT!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate the insight of your comments, Larry! Much thanks.

[@michaelgordon8763]

Thanks Matt! I really appreciate the recorded conversations of the Beatles during the Let it Be sessions that you have shared. You've opened my mind to ponder what happened. Interesting some are very resistant to wondering whether the sessions were not all gloomy. Could that be s sign of the times...with so many very stuck on being negative on things generally. One must also stand back from it all and notice the Beatles wrote and recorded about 30 songs in eight months and those included songs like Here Comes the Sun, Don't Let me Down, Come Together and and and....sounds like some very positive vibes were flowing as well. I'm not a Disney Plus kinda of guy (more a CriterionChannel streamer)...I do want to see the film and continue to ponder that year of Beatles...hopefully we'll be able to source it somewhere without subscribing to the whole streaming Disney Channel.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Some people are subscribing and then cancelling. I will be getting the dvd as well.

[@Robutube1]

You are smart to wait until you see the film(s) before forming an opinion - something that we should all do. I am however, like you, hoping for 'over delivery'. The Beatles are still bringing the world new joy, 50 years after their last music and I can't wait.

[@davidkieltyka9]

We humans tend to value our stories about the world more than we value the world those stories are ostensibly about. Narrative>reality. It takes serious work to let go of a narrative once you’ve emotionally committed yourself to it. I imagine we’ll see lots of narrative defense after the Get Back film airs no matter what kind of picture the film shows us.

[@wyliesmith4244]

Love your comment! I was going to post a comment about each listener's emotional investment with what they hear. It's not just the music, it is also when you heard i and where you eard it that calibrates one's first emotional response. I love history, and it amazes me that the same events can be interpreted so differently (America as manifest destiny, closing of the frontier progressivism, McCarthy and the Red scare, ...) Anyone who challenges core emotional beliefs about one topic or another (music, politics, religion, ...) will upset someone's apple cart. What makes Matt's videos great is his reasoned approach to the music and its creation. And Matt's curiosity about the music and its creation.

[@PepsiPepe]

I NEED THE BISCUIT SCENE

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I think that is during the Abbey Road sessions.

[@PepsiPepe]

@@popgoesthe60s52 damn Haha must’ve mixed it up

[@cjsligojones5101]

Yeah that was June '69.

[@nathananthony7517]

I agree with everything you've said here, Matt. We have had a narrative based upon limited information for the past 50 years. Now, we're about to get a motherlode of new information. It's very likely with this much new information, that old assumptions could potentially be wrong. I think even McCartney has said that he also bought in to the old information as an awful period through decades of hindsight. It seems like the old story of Let It Be being the break up album, may not really be the case. The breakup may have actually been a much more gradual process, and Let It Be only captures a very limited time to draw conclusions from. Please keep your analysis coming. As a big fan of the group, your insights into the primary source material have started to change my opinion on the whole project.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Once I started digging, I was surprised at what I found. Plenty more to come!

[@johnyarusso4953]

Another good one Matt 👍 Whatever Jackson's film reveals, the real question is why did all the Beatles initially reflect on the let be sessions as miserable?

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I will be covering that topic so stay tuned!

[@epmusic4598]

I was so giddy watching this trailer, I’m super excited for the film. The tone looks spot on. Any extra footage of the Beatles is enough for me. I’m looking forward to this film more than Christmas this year! P.s I love the channel. I love the Beatles content, keep it up!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I appreciate it Dominic!

[@buzzawuzza3743]

In the original film there is a scene where Paul appeals to John on the subject of George saying no to every film idea Paul has. The scene ends before we hear what John had to say. Nothing about this new film would make me happier than to know after all these decades what John thought of this. His songwriting partner has a problem, so how does he deal with it as the leader of the band? Matt, does this scene exist in any of the audio you have? Do you know what John says there? Thank you for making interesting videos about a GREAT period in modern music.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

I know of some dialog on the 29 I think where Paul is talking about George saying "no more films, but what George really means is no A Hard Day's Night, no Help. And I agree." But in that exchange between John and Paul, John doesn't say much. I'm not sure that is the same scene you're talking about.

[@erickmaganja]

I think that they actually did have a good time making the album but their opinions got shrouded once they broke up. John and Paul always referred to the break up as a divorce and during divorces, people usually put all the blame on the other person. I'm sure there was a lot of stress and pressure when they were making the film/album, but I think that the negativity got reinforced in their minds once they saw the film.

[@edwardmeradith2419]

Yes, we humans tend to Cherry 🍒 pick available info to construct/protect our preferred narratives. You do a great job of pointing this out- when we declare “ah Ha!” when seeing a ‘causal connection’ - we forget that there is more than one thing going on at the time - there are many things, dynamics, and contradictions exist side by side. To me, it’s nice to have so much info, but it’s true that for better or worse many of us will still 🍒pick, for their preferred narrative.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes Edward, we tend to rationalize as humans - I've done it myself! Thanks for the comment.

[@wyliesmith4244]

@@popgoesthe60s52 Rationalizations> Reminds me of one of my favorite movie quotes (my quote here is not verbatim) by Jeff Goldblum in the "Big Chill": "No one can get through a day without at least one juicy rationalization." I confess that I like to protect my ego like everyone else.

[@joeshmoe7789]

From what I've learned over the years, the main reasons they broke up were Alan Klein and later Phil Spector. Arguments between people always happen and they always seemed to get over their differences in the studio and at rehearsals. Abbey Road proved that. Outside the studio, Paul's not wanting Klein wanting a relative of Linda's was major. They never got over that, then Spector's work on Let It Be was the final straw for Paul. I think they got over their their problems with Ringo, then George, leaving , John's heroin and Yoko being there.

[@tonythepostman]

Matt.this video was told in a calm and collected way.it was also brilliant!

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Much thanks! I appreciate the support.

[@BeAGoodDoga]

I got Disney+ especially for this!

[@continentalgin]

Me too, I just got it.

[@BeAGoodDoga]

@@continentalgin awesome! I really hope Get Back will be as good as we’re expecting!

[@GentlemanAmerican]

The Get Back/Let It Be sessions were recorded about two months after the White Album was released. Both projects were reputed to be acrimonious among the Beatles. But Giles Martin has stated he heard a more upbeat mood in the White Album recordings than what has long been reported when he remixed that album. I am inclined to think the same would apply to the Get Back/Let It Be project. It should be noted there were other factors that contributed to the negativity. From what I read, it was cold and uncomfortable at Twickenham studios. I also read "Magic Alex" promised the group a mixing console for the recording sessions, but delivered a piece of junk they ended up scrapping. They had to borrow equipment from EMI studios AKA Abbey Road.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Yes, very true. After listening to 97.5 hours of Let It Be sessions, they were generally very productive, though there were also frustrating moments because they came unprepared to record and album. They were there originally to shoot a TV show and do a live show in front of an audience, which morphed into an album and film. Lot of pressure to make that change within 30 days. Thanks for the comment, John!

[@continentalgin]

I think it's all great fun. Fans should, in my opinion, take a step back from the debate about whether Jackson is sanitizing a nasty and gloomy period because ultimately it's all about the music. The Beatles themselves have said in interviews that their career was all about the music. If one will just relax and take in the music without worrying too much over this or that circumstance, therein lies the path to Beatles' art as a kind of pop culture nirvana. I got the book, the super deluxe CD set and the stand alone vinyl (just the original album remixed) and I am pleased as punch with the lot. What we've seen in the teaser and trailer for the Jackson project has prompted the kind of exciting buzz that old fans like me remember from the sixties when we heard about a new Beatles record or film coming soon! There's nothing like Beatles fandom excitement.

[@ianlaker9161]

Why are so called Beatles fans determined to make this whole experience as miserable as possible? Personally as a huge fan, I'm buoyed by the levity in these clips and the speech excerpts on the Let It Be box. Do they actually remember seeing the original Let It Be movie like I do, here in England, on the BBC (I'm 61). If they did they would have witnessed some joyful moments, namely the rocky version of Two Of Us, where John and Paul are obviously enjoying themselves hugely. Yes, there were also tensions but this newly released material appears to give a good balanced account. Those who left such negative comments based on no evidence at all should crawl back into your dark rooms of obsessive nit-picking and let the rest of us enjoy the greatest band in history doing what they always did best. Great video Matt.

[@popgoesthe60s52]

Thanks, Ian. Some people want to tear down. It seems they have a lust for tabloid journalism in which they try to make everyone around them as miserable as them.