The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down Take 2 | Rooftop Concert

#TheBeatles #Dontletmedown #Rooftopperformance

[@stevieb89]

0:20 Paul casually turning around and seeing the cops, smiles, then just keeps playing is the most bad ass move of all time

[@doncourtreporter]

Haha. They asked how much longer The Boys were going to play.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

..and Paul is the "establishment figure" too !

[@alexeilindes7507]

*0:10* she learns the law is bendable. And really fluid

[@Kelly14UK]

McCartney's a pro. The show must go on, old boy.

[@danpaul3767]

I loved it

[@isaiahlrice]

Billy was absolutely the 5th Beatle on this album. He was seamless!

[@luissimental6302]

My fav thing is the piano and rightfully so

[@barrygaynor1025]

Not to take anything away from Billy's contribution on Let It Be, wasn't the fifth Beatle George Martin?

[@johnp515]

@@barrygaynor1025 There’s no fifth Beatle.

[@darrinbaker00]

@@johnp515 For this particular project, The Beatles were a five-piece band.

[@Tonetwisters]

I love that lick that he and "Paul" were playing there right at the end. Shears was loving it.

[@alwantamalus3709]

These policemen were part of the show and became part of musical history, I hope they still alive, retired and still remember that craziest hour of their career.

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

Verdade!! E espero que eles riem disso hoje.. e apreciem como foi mágico esse momento!! Uauu

[@Mia-rf1pu]

2:56 let's take a moment to appreciate Billy's piano and Paul's bassline here 😭 it's so good

[@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv]

And John’s voice!

[@marianayomi6176]

In April 1969, their single "Get Back" was credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston", the only time an artist was credited as a co-performer with The Beatles after the band started recording as independent artists.[a] The credit was bestowed by the Beatles to reflect the extent of Preston's presence on the track; his electric piano is prominent throughout and he plays an extended solo. Preston also worked, in a more limited role, on the 1969 Abbey Road album, contributing organ to the tracks "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and "Something".

[@quicksite]

Billy enabled them to finish it once he joined the sessions, his vibe as a person then the missing sound John wanted but the 4 couldn't find on their own. Thank you 5th Beatle, the whole song live makes me cry.

[@operationoverloard]

@@quicksite me too, it has for a long time

[@jasonmediak8318]

Mia, Billy’s piano is fantastic. He is the 5th beatle. Paul , along with John are the 2 most underrated musicians ever. But this rooftop show was every singers dream listening to John. No one else has ever, will ever sing again like John Lennon.

[@Dannyuh7]

Paul saying "yeah, that's right" after John sings the verse correctly on this take is great😅 take 1 is so good though

[@CARLWISE2008]

Paul’s bass playing is incredible

[@legacy6126]

Police officer 1: "shall we stop and arrest them?" Officer 2: "wait, that's my favorite song"

[@quicksite]

as Mal holds down the fort chilling things down...

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

😅😅😅😅👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽😊

[@kylerussell5893]

Amazing. 52 years later and as clean and clean as crisp as a studio version. True geniuses at work.

[@EpicVideos775]

I love how the Beatles can make a live performance sound identical to the studio version. Absolute geniuses! 🤯🤯🤯

[@greer15]

Never seen John so into a vocal live performance like this. Bravo!

[@mkahn1031]

Happy to have lived during the greatest period of rock music. Born 1950 - 20xx.

[@gustavosuarez3519]

Me too from argentine

[@andziam5532]

Lucky

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

@@andziam5532verdade, sortudos

[@rrxbjr]

Genius at work ! Look no auto tune. No million dancers in the background. Just the Fab 4 + Billy Preston. There will never ever be anyone like them again !

[@xgcaras5087]

Pretty accurate song to sing when you are on the roof

[@kenhawthorne23]

This comment is the goat

[@KaisarionOmega]

Such an underrated comment

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhood-9108]

😅😅😅 this song has so many dimensions...

[@eily_b]

😂😂😂 Never thought about that. True

[@beneaththeremains8413]

This comment is still underrated and goated

[@EyedOmally]

I love the jolt of excitement that Paul gets when he realizes that the cops are there to try to stop their impromptu concert.

[@Morados2]

No querían perderse el concierto.

[@notrondayt9]

Fabulous! sounds like the piano melody Billy is doing is what Paul was trying to add vocally when they were working the song out

[@thesuncollective1475]

Legend, as a black man it makes me misty

[@nickb102661]

@@thesuncollective1475 billy Preston is the fifth Beatle in my mind. He made the album here.

[@progressiveGal73]

Channeling the ancestors. To great effect forever and ever, the human condition.

[@urmumgayfam7991]

Scum hanging about in the back ground ruins it

[@Williamcandido634]

I wish they all were alive to perform another Beatles song

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

its really extraordinary, that the biggest effing band on the planet, played their last show in front of a few fans on a rooftop out of view from most of the world. and they didn't GAF , and no regrets. still the best, always the best. this is humility. they coul've played Isle of Wight, Monterrey, Woodstock, but decided to end their live performance career this way lol

[@carlosvelasquez9922]

More factors : too cold to play , music was danceable, but again too cold 🥶. It was a complete Successful Disaster " , because it was The Beatles.

[@scottamichie]

Monterey folk festival spent weeks calling them, asking them to join in the festival, and it was McCartney, who suggested they contact a little known (at that time) Jimmie Hendrix. It was the Beatles who turned Hendrix on to the Monterey folk festival.

[@marcor2882]

1:42 that tiny drum cue from ringo.. john even point at it. Perfect.

[@WiZ111112]

Best way to describe Ringo's playing, perfect.

[@BennieWilll]

It's the little things that make Ringo so awesome.

[@StupidShow]

And it sound great musically

[@ronyvandervaeren9783]

That is real music....

[@thefool2007]

Genius level writing and performing. Love when Billy played with them. He fit like a glove. Damn this music is freaking timeless.

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

Atemporal, viciante, me teletransporta pra esse dia lá com eles.. uauuu nostalgia pura com tudo o que temos em 2024 e vê esses caras,nossa!! Muito bom,👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 esse momento é magnífico,uauuu que vibe!!

[@geoffspitfire5160]

The little woop from Paul when he sees the cops, the whole bass line especially right at the end when Paul ends on a deep E, Billy Prestons playing - what a great song!!!

[@meerkatsuricata9729]

I absolutely love this version of 'Don't Let Me Down'! The rawness and energy of this take is truly something special. It's amazing to see how the Beatles were able to create such incredible music, even in the studio. John's vocals are absolutely soulful and beautiful, and the chemistry between the band members is evident in every note they play. A true masterpiece from one of the greatest bands of all time!

[@kenwittlief255]

John flubbed the lyrics on the first two lines of the 1st verse...

[@Dannyuh7]

Take 1 has the part where John forgets the lyrics and just makes noises and george and ringo laugh

[@operationoverloard]

The two instruments in that song that really really carry that song and make it a beautiful rock song are the bass of Paul McCartney and the keyboard of Billy Preston. Billy really helped carry that album over the top in all the songs he played. It was what was needed.

[@user-nj7hb9ro4z]

So many things to love about this but the passion in Lennon’s voice during the middle of this song is amazing. The video of this is so great because you get to see the circumstances surrounding this performance that made it so inspirational to him. You can tell Lennon-McCartney are having the time of their lives

[@speedoflight9005]

John's voice, the best Rock'n Roll ever. From the guts, man!!

[@margiethreadgill563]

I have always gotten the feeling that John and Paul were in a time machine back to the early days when it was just the two of them working together to crank out all those songs. It shows in their body language, the way they look at each other. Clearly they had a special connection that only the two of them understood. I love the chemistry between them during this performance. Not to dismiss George and Ringo because not for the four of them together The Beatles would not be the same band that we all love. 💕

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

@@margiethreadgill563caramba, exatamente isso que pensei.. eles combinavam, a voz casada, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽4 quarteto fantasticos.. Saudades do que não vivi e curtindo agora..😍😍

[@martinhowerton9038]

What a surreal event this rooftop concert was! A true masterpiece!!

[@michaelworse6034]

John’s voice is pure Rock’nRoll at it’s best .

[@AGETheGawdYT]

Even at the end, Paul and John had chemistry.

[@coalcreeker583]

Recorded live. Sounds incredible. This is amazing.

[@rexringschott]

Brilliant song. Love the riff, love the bridge, love the walking bass and guitar in the bridge, love the vocal harmonies, love the lyrics, love Billy’s keys, and love the rhythm section.

[@bobbievasco6915]

Best band ever love you so much wish john lennon was still here such a shame

[@DenizeSouza-et8zl]

💔😞

[@blu3collar949]

Billy preston was an amazing addition. Had the Beatles stuck together he was going to be asked to join the band.

[@fredgien]

Unbelievably good performance in not optimal circumstances!

[@Kelly14UK]

Check out Jefferson Airplane and the gorgeous Grace Slick, Pooneil Corners , NYC, the previous year.

[@aldosuarez2082]

To have witnessed the Beatles live, it would be a dream that I hope to fulfill in another life... I love them

[@fernferrer3018]

0:24 Paul's reaction on the police haha

[@EM-lz9kg]

They need to chill out & drop out

[@joey_poutine3339]

nobody stops the Beatles playing live.

[@matagonzalezangeljahir6875]

2:56 pure art

[@IolitaCampos]

If there is life at the other side, I'll find you, Lennon. And George too.

[@fougee1]

Nobody touches this group the best band Ever! Their music will last forever. The best then the best now and the best tomorrow!

[@reneecowley2417]

I'm born 1985....and Im rocking this hit as we speak!

[@TheNeworleanswoman]

Billy‘s piano fits in perfectly up on the roof. Spectacular. Well done. I love you all!

[@rickyhow4721]

The best band ever no one will ever top them

[@PatLetford]

I love how Paul gives a woo,after seeing the police 😂

[@sundromos9456]

What a great song. And performed even after all the tension, the drama going on around them both down below and now above, like an utter gem.

[@cimaingenieros]

A pesar del tiempo, estos amigos me siguen poniendo de buenas al escucharlos y verlos. Gracias Beatles.

[@alanmilligan1218]

It's the Coppers! Brilliant, so sixties, I remember seeing this in the News as a 13 year-old. Always loved them.

[@operationoverloard]

Paul played some real tough bass in that song.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Yes but never liked those poxy violin bass' , you can't beat a classic Rickenbacker bass.

[@TuberOnTheLoose]

It's my favorite bass line from his time with The Fab Four.

[@maurizioschiattarella9724]

one of the best moment in the story of music

[@IolitaCampos]

Forever and ever unforgetable. I love them so much.

[@Swrab]

Beautiful song, and they look so happy!

[@andziam5532]

Yes so true

[@rangitsengupta3025]

This song gives me goosebumps ,I don't know why , perhaps it's the passion of love that this song emnates

[@operationoverloard]

I enjoy the little jam session Paul and Billy had going on near the end of the song.

[@jaidencracknell2326]

0:24 I love Pauls little "WOO" as he realised the police were there, lol

[@fernandomaron87]

Almost like as he was saying: Fu*k it, we're going out with style.

[@brandonlarrea3063]

Little the people around knew they were witnessing such a historic moment!

[@patriciagonzales2148]

Could you love this more. So happy this was done. If not, there would have been generations that wouldn’t have experience the genius of the Beatles like this.

[@mickkollins]

Paul just lovin what Billy is doing!

[@johnnyrehder2153]

A real classic moment in rock and roll! Talented group of guys!

[@TT-hi1qv]

The electric piano is so good!

[@jasonmediak8318]

can we all agree,, john lennon is the coolest musician/ singer ever. his voice is second to none. best songwriter.on and on...across the musical universe

[@allenf.5907]

No argument here.

[@markmorrison5616]

yes, what singer, songwriter, dude

[@daveessaych7765]

Paul

[@paulissus8974]

I suggest Maca was the superior songwriter, the Beatles arguably could have been a good band without Lennon but without MaCartney no.

[@markmorrison5616]

@@paulissus8974 Disagree. Paul, with all his songwriting gifts, often veered from rock and roll. John's rock sensibilities reeled him in; therein resulted in the genius of Beatles. But by the White Album they were writing independently, and on that album John's songs unquestionably blew McCartney's out of the water.

[@edgardner6798]

I enjoy watching Yoko in the background passing what appears to be a hand rolled cigarette around. The police look on oblivious.

[@pamalojo]

I love how near the end of this video Paul is digging Billy Preston.

[@dimadoni3207]

Как же Макартни обрадовался, когда копы поднялись на крышу. Какие же крутые, молодые и талантливые пацаны

[@user-bw3rd3vw5y]

Нет слов, эта музыка вечна❤

[@user-qx5qq1hs1w]

Абсолютно согласен

[@avemusbananum]

I’m realizing how beautiful life is

[@sergiobasilioli384]

Wish I had a time machine!

[@mariekarinmckenziequiro1576]

Lo que es la vida, se quejaron de este concierto y ahora fijo deben de estar deseando un concierto de este nivel, el que lo tiene no lo sabe apreciar ❤

[@fougee1]

It's so cold on that roof Ringo put little blankees on his drums! Brrr....

[@user-bd7lb2yz4q]

名曲よ永遠に。

[@derekhammett8634]

the look on Billy's face was like he couldnt believe he was playing with the Beatles

[@xane7045]

This is a beautiful song

[@markl2815]

When they were good, they were bloody brilliant This would be a day. Billy the keyboard player was epic as always

[@bigdaddydaddy3203]

This song is amazing and what a amazing piece of time caught the way they dressed the cops just amazing love this song

[@AngelWingzzz]

They were real Police...not actors. Westmonster City Council ordered this impromptu live performance closed down.

[@plj471]

They didn't "dress" the cops. They were wearing their uniforms.!!!?

[@Strathclydegamer]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@plj471I think they’ve missed a comma. “Piece of time caught the way they dressed, the cops, just amazing”

[@alvingomes9476]

part of my life for ever

[@peterdonelly]

Just so beautiful.

[@mikehoncho7252]

They were so good... I'm glad they did a few things like this

[@BillyTibb]

I love how concerned they all are including the camera man with the man being accosted by police in the background

[@metube3489]

I know the cops are trying to stay professional, but you think internally they're like " holy shit, that's the fucking Beatles playing 5 feet from me!"

[@joseheribertosanchezcastil3390]

Hermosa canción the Beatles forever❤

[@leinad2301]

02 cosas alguien se ha percatado q este video es de 1969 osea es de hace 53 años y la calidad audio visual parece de hoy agosto 2022 por otra parte q dificil ebio ser para los policias cumplir con su deber de detener semejante obra de arte q estaban presenciando,

[@elifaudio1472]

Paul is a pop song writing genius.

[@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv]

John wrote this

[@elifaudio1472]

@@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv John is a songwriting genius😁. Thanks for correcting.

[@Uetti]

@@elifaudio1472Well, you were correct anyway, Paul is a pop song writing genius too

[@barrygaynor1025]

They sound great.

[@Luizxsilva]

A segunda voz do Paul está incrível nessa versão. E o lick de baixo dele nos 2:28 é lindo.

[@endikoa7928]

Still the best band ever.

[@vickjr98]

Forever

[@T.E.P..]

absolutely stellar outstanding glorious and superb

[@user-yk6cs2ig2x]

Нет слов ,это шедевр,им и сьанется для нас💯💥👍👍👍

[@BryanReeves]

Stalling the cops so the party may continue is a time-honored tradition

[@francescorubino28]

They look like gods, they were

[@JoeLeonardo]

Good lord Macca on the bass!

[@romecottrell6444]

Great concert by the Beatles .

[@gloriahudson9408]

Pau's little dance and wicked smile when he sees the cops. Haha

[@juancarloslopezbarbosa7642]

The best group ever

[@olds3945]

Proves the hype was real…

[@vanzchannel7781]

I love it

[@AstroSully]

This is the best version not only because the Cop Arrived but also for this Preston line 0:38 my goodness

[@davidlacy4771]

Good Lord……..such talent……

[@fernandomaron87]

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened ❤

[@valentynpysmennyi8603]

С Рождеством христовым всех друзяк

[@peter22564]

When the universe put these four unbelievable souls together it must of pissed itself uncontrollably with laughter and said there will be bands that will live love and leave a legacy and there have been many bands but this lot there a one off they proved it and done it in such a short space of time and 53 years later just one of them can hold a Glastonbury crowd in the palm of his hand that’s magic the Beatles that’s what you call a band rip John rip George you to maybe gone in body but not in spirit that lives forever

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Tonetwisters]

Not my most favorite Beatles' material: BUT WHAT A SOUND!! And I love those Maj7 chords they quickly throw in there!

[@subg8858]

Top 20 Beatles track for me. Most soulful track they ever produced probably

[@Dayandcounting]

That docu video is a world treasure, just the fact that it existed in that condition that could be restored.

[@Tonetwisters]

@@Dayandcounting I have not yet seen it. But I can hear from videos like this, that The Beatles still had that incomparable sound and driving tightness, even in a slow blues style. And that, from a player of 60 years ...

[@Dayandcounting]

@@Tonetwisters Most of it is the creation process hours of them messing around and making music. It's been edited to mostly flow the quality is great.

[@dannypembroke2372]

I was playing this for years without those Maj7’s. Never sounded right. Once I hit it. . . . Great song to play.. love this.

[@emrapp]

I am a big big big biggest fan of the beatles 😍🙂🙂😆🤩🤩👍

[@MannixJr.1969]

I can fell the weather! (Southampton, Felixtowe, Dover strt, anywhere in Europe! World! Etc!) I was a sailor, thank you Beatles!