"We Shed Tears That Night" - Peter Jackson And Stephen Wept Watching Footage Of The Beatles

In part one of this multi-part interview, Stephen welcomes Sir Peter Jackson and sets the stage for their in-depth discussion of Jackson's work directing the incredible Disney+ documentary, "The Beatles: Get Back," which is set to change the public's perception of the relationship between John, Paul, George and Ringo in their final years as bandmates. #Colbert #TheBeatles #PeterJackson
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[@Jivolt]

Julian Lennon saw the film and said it “Made me love my father again”.

[@eily_b]

You are actually right. I just googled it. A lot of times people commenting are just making things up but this is true. 🙂

[@gaylahuckaby1]

Good to hear because John was not good to Julian..... that's why Paul wrote Hey Jude.... to help him not feel so alone

[@Jivolt]

@@gaylahuckaby1 Exactly. Sounds like Julian has forgiven John.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

That is so sad and moving it really is amazing to see him so young again just being himself

[@TheWorldTeacher]

@@eily_b, I must admit that I, too, suspected that the original comment may have been fake. :D

[@plumerjr]

The moment Paul said, "and then there were two." I couldn't help feel crushed also.

[@karip6237]

The look on Paul's face was heartbreaking

[@dwilborn1257]

Absolutely, especially since now there really are just those two left among us.

[@thierryjulien572]

None of these emotions aren't shown in the initial movie so cold SO negative. The human relationship are more than present un P. Jackson's documentary. Thanks for that.

[@777jones]

The part where it said “The meeting did not go well. End of Part 1,” I was despondent

[@jack_rabbit]

a accidental prophetic moment.

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

It's so eerie when he says and "then there were two", because George and John are gone now, and he and Ringo are the only ones left.

[@jackkoffin1]

Holy crap! That is actually kinda eerie.

[@MsAppassionata]

Wow! Didn’t think of that. 😢

[@belrapture]

Yep 💔

[@morbidmanmusic]

"Changed the world to find there is no place for them" best quote on them ever.

[@maevekennedy3909]

This usually happens when we've changed ourselves...

[@ralex3697]

@bkf72 It wasn’t about the money

[@apuapustaja1958]

Waukesha Wisconsin... ever heard of it? Nice town, nice people, nice parades... well most years. I would say their Parades are 93% peaceful.

[@Zeppelin180]

@bkf72 He’s saying that Jackson’s quote wasn’t about the money or literal places they could buy. Jesus Christ, simpletons everywhere...

[@outonthetiles]

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 it has nothing to do with money you fool. It’s about him as an artist…..his soul.

[@greva2904]

In the doc when Paul says ‘And then there were two’ and then looks like he’s fighting back the tears, Ringo looks like he’s about to cry too.

[@LaMaga1401]

💔😭

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

So did I!

[@KatesFree]

I had to take a break after this part because it really got me in the feels.

[@pestbsn]

It was really hard to watch, both because of Paul's pain as the group broke apart and because there really is only the two of them now.

[@brucefindlay]

I've seen all three episodes ( I was doing a review for the BBC in Scotland) and they are truly amazing. It was like being in the rehearsal room with them for a month. They came over as so down to earth and real. The musical chemistry between them was wonderful and although there were moments of tension...the moments of sheer joy and fun were the most revealing. Mal Evans ( their tour manager) was brilliant with them and the excitement, especially from John, when Billy Preston joined them for the later sessions was palpable. I am 77 and was running my own record shops at this time so remember this period so well. Peter Jackson has brought it all back wonderfully and it feels and looks like it was filmed...yesterday. It's fab....

[@kentaylor2416]

I read the news today, oh boy.

[@lisadc4681]

@@kentaylor2416 ❤❤❤❤

[@andricmr]

Where can I read your review Sir?

[@brucefindlay]

@@andricmr it was a live discussion on BBC Radio Scotland The Janice Forsyth Show......

[@LaurenAL777]

I was sad and happy all at once..an ocean of emotion

[@GioGio-fq1vl]

My favorite thing about the Get Back documentary it's how well it highlights the inmense love, respect and admiration all four members of the band felt towards each other. Even if there was friction at certain points- There were no screaming matches, no fist fights, no belittling, no berating. Its was refreshing seeing four men communicating in such a respectul manner.

[@jedsithor]

One of my favourite moments is Paul just sitting, riffing on the guitar, trying to come up with something and slowly but surely we start to hear the beginnings of the riff for Get Back.

[@solodolotrevino]

My favorite moment is while Paul is working out Get Back, John arrives hours late, picks up a guitar and joins in like he was there the whole time

[@glenhughes8013]

Yes. Seeing Get Back come into being is like watching magic happen. Watched that several times over, shaking my head in wonder!

[@henrytuttle]

Watching the birth of "Get Back" was genuinely one of the most memorable moments of film in my life. "Privileged" is the right word. Privileged to watch the inception of one of the classic songs of all time. Watching Paul tear up at the thought of the Beatles breaking up. Watching George help Ringo put "Octopus' Garden" together. Watching their genuine love for each other and their joy in playing. And John and Paul's private conversation acknowledging their own flaws and taking the blame for how George was feeling. All AMAZING.

[@laalaa99stl]

The director's "cut" of this should just be all 57 hours uncut. Come on! You know we'd watch it! And it would only be slightly longer than the extended LOTR trilogy 😂

[@jimmyallen2008]

I'm here for that...

[@MarkFilipAnthony]

That would be 57 hours of showing the same stuff from different camera angles , uneditedtogether. Id say this is the directors cut of the 'Let it be' documentary

[@evertvdb000]

@@MarkFilipAnthony yes, many scenes were filmed with 2 camera's, and the rooftop with 5 or 6 (could be wrong about that). I think Jackson mentioned they had 18 hours of real footage.

[@kathypiazza7228]

I am up for it! Hoping for a director’s cut next year, Jackson in other interviews has mentioned 12 & 18 hours. The film was originally planned as 2.5 hours but the material was too great for such a limited film, then 6 hours were announced & apparently over the three night special, starting tonight, will total approximately 8 hours. I am so excited, have only watched every clip released in the promotion by Disney & journalists around the world, yet I still have high hopes eventually we will see more if not all 57-60 hours & hear the 130-150 hours of audio. I am 63, saw them at age 5 on Ed Sullivan & like most of my generation, have loved them & their music together & separately their music has been a very large part of the soundtrack of my life. Did I mention I am excited- feeling like today is Christmas Eve & I am a kid again.

[@coconuts9643]

@@evertvdb000 The director's "cut" of this should just be edited 18 hours of real footage. :)

[@ThreeToesofFury]

this documentary is a masterpiece of a moment in time. its life changing good.

[@titusmccarthy]

It was so boring though. Just a bunch of chaps talking and playing music.

[@brnrubber303]

@@titusmccarthy It's okay if you don't get it, but this truly was amazing.

[@magicalmysterytour8441]

@@titusmccarthy if you love the beatles as much as some do, it’s not boring at all. I could sit and watch any footage of the beatles all day long, that’s just me. I suppose it’s not for everyone, but for us beatle stans it’s really great.

[@lisadc4681]

@@titusmccarthy Boring???? You've got to be kidding. You're obviously not a Beatles fan.

[@titusmccarthy]

@@lisadc4681 I loved the Beatles when I was younger and still listen to them but this is an excessive documentary. There's no narrative or interviews. It's just badly made.

[@cynthiaahern9081]

It is interesting that Peter Jackson says the Beatles changed the world. Jackson has also changed the world with his phenomenal talent as a director. Genius!

[@FacheChanteDeux]

The Beatles have reached many more people for many more years including Peter Jackson himself.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@FacheChanteDeux it's not a competition.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

@@kentaylor2416 I didn't7 make it one.

[@parascopes]

jackson did not direct, he re-edited it, michael lindsay-hogg directed the film

[@rcpmac]

@@parascopes you should inform Disney, IMDB, Wikipedia and countless other sources who identify Jackson as the director. Hogg isn’t mentioned anywhere.

[@wrenlinwhitelight3007]

The Beatles: Get Back has an insanely high iMDB score of a 9.6/10 already. That's very very very rare for those critics to rate a film so highly.

[@josephmiller4526]

I saw it at 9.7!

[@SilentKnight43]

Saw that too - but it's just been released and it's bound to drop. Reviews seem somewhat polarized with people giving it either a 10/10 and gushing about it...or others giving it 5/10 and saying it was overly long and tedious. I predict it'll steady out a few months from now somewhere around 7.5//10 once more people watch it.

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

IMDB isn’t rated by critics but by users…

[@butterflymoon6368]

It's not rare for Beatles fans. There are so many across the globe.

[@glenfindlay1697]

Watching an 8 hour band practice is tough going , yes some moments of magic.

[@777jones]

Grown man here, I cried my eyes out seeing this series. I always dreamed of getting to see and know these things. It was similar to what I hoped.

[@favouritemoon4133]

I was a tiny little tot when The Beatles first found fame, and I was 9 and watched it when the original film/movie made from this footage was released. It was so, *so* good to see what Peter Jackson 'made' of all that footage. I laughed, I cried I rewound multiple times [and still do so!]. I just wish I could see even more of what was recorded.

[@laalaa99stl]

"I tried to save the Shire, and it has been saved, but not for me. It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them.”

[@JoeChrisMorris]

Yeah.

[@skipskiperton4992]

….And that ladies and gentlemen, is why it fell to Frodo to bear the ring….

[@tomcartwright7134]

laalaa99stl, nicely said.

[@janetclaireSays]

"Get Back" is brilliant. Every minute worth seeing. And I agree about the love between Paul and John, it is tangible. You can almost see the energy between them every time they interact. I think they are soulmates.

[@natalyamartirosyan]

Agreed. We all witnessed love in its true sense. When something incredible comes to life because of it. I don’t think I ever saw anything like it.

[@anstef1485]

This was not just the best rock group ever. There was genius at work with them. These four and George Martin created among the most wonderful music the world has known.

[@JJ-ti5lh]

Don’t forget Billy Preston

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

When I was a kid, the Beatles often had multiple top ten hits at the same time.

[@susan838]

And Brian Epstein

[@MsAppassionata]

And Geoff Emerick

[@MsAppassionata]

@@topixfromthetropix1674 They had 5 of the top 10 on the charts at one point.

[@JHParee]

"And then there were two." That moment really was devastating emotionally.

[@alcook8339]

When Paul is sitting there, sort of realising the end of The Beatles is nigh, broke my heart. I cried.

[@caroljo420]

We lost John and George WAY TOO EARLY!!! When I think of how much music John had in his heart and soul, and what could've been, it breaks my heart. I will grieve for the rest of my life. And George was such a kind soul, he created music that touched his listeners souls.

[@altonT]

Have seen all three now. Felt like I had the privilege of sitting in on the sessions rather than watching a documentary. Great job.

[@Ukedc259]

Loved the films. For me the saddest part was seeing Ringo knowing his gang was falling apart. The sadness in his eyes as the others bickered and the long silences. He barely says anything throughout this epic. Far more painful for him than the others, or so it seemed to me.

[@craigphillips6308]

I agree with you, though I can feel Paul's pain as well.

[@maplobats]

I'm also going to shed some tears when I see this....as I am sure many others will.

[@ConglomerationCat]

The ending of part one sure chocked me up.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@ConglomerationCat Me too.

[@apuapustaja1958]

Are you talking about Waukesha Wisconsin, because as far as I can tell Liberal Media completely memoryholed that strange car crashing event

[@guruuDev]

Some moments when you see some of their epic hit songs … being born -- were very emotional for me!

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

@@apuapustaja1958 ?????

[@JB-js4xi]

I have been a huge Beatles fan for over 40 years. This was life altering. Just so amazing seeing MY boys just....being themselves with this gorgeous footage. I laughed, shouted, cried..paused it, rewound it...stared open mouthed at it and forgot to even blink several times. it was a real experience...thanks Mr. Jackson

[@ellisehackshaw]

Agreed. It was riviting and I wasn't even born when they broke up. I felt like a time traveller.

[@kristopherguilbault5428]

@@ellisehackshaw I was born in 1982 and this is still earth shattering for me as well! Tears shed for sure!!

[@drdavidsands]

Peter Jackson created a gift that is so beautiful - my eyes became tearful at the Long and Winding Road. I was 18 living in a bed sit playing the album. That year I played at creating my first band - nothing compares with the evolution that was The Beatles!!

[@larushka1]

For those that are questioning, both remaining Beatles, plus Olivia Harrison and Yoko, all had final input into this, and approved.

[@jonnyleeconway]

I’ve heard the opposite from Peter himself, the Beatles were aware of this but didn’t have any control over what was shown

[@bunnyleaningonasquishedbun5542]

@@jonnyleeconway I think they were referring to the whole Get Back project itself, since it shows another side to the depressing gloom that was the Let It Be movie

[@larushka1]

@@jonnyleeconway They are all listed as producers. In one of his many interviews he definitely said they all loved it. But yes, they didn’t have artistic input… l should have been more specific. l meant they all gave approval. And why not. As PJ said, it corrects a very misremembered history. I just think it’s amazing. I hope he releases the 18-1/2 Directors Cut he was talking about.

[@jonnyleeconway]

@@bunnyleaningonasquishedbun5542 I was as well, Peter Jackson said they had no control of what footage he used in this 3 part series, he had full creative control

[@TooleyPeter]

Even Peter Jackson's loving touch couldn't make Yoko likable. The documentary confirms everything people have said. She's a shrieking harpy desperate for attention. Notice we never saw Linda or any of the other spouses taking the microphone during rehearsal and screaming gibberish like that? What a weird fucking chick.

[@animateangus]

It is incredible. Just finished Part 1, and I’m amazed at how Jackson and his team managed to capture a narrative from all that long forgotten footage. It really is an incredible feat and I hope we get to see some behind the scenes later down the line. Looking forward to the next two parts!

[@zelmoziggy]

We'll never know if he captured a narrative or fabricated a narrative.

[@JJ-ti5lh]

@@zelmoziggy uh you know Paul and ringo are still alive right? I know Paul has said it’s crazy accurate

[@zelmoziggy]

@@JJ-ti5lh Of COURSE he would. I’m sure he had a lot of input. That doesn’t mean it’s true. It means he likes the way he’s portrayed.

[@animateangus]

@@zelmoziggy From what I’ve watched so far, everything seems real, raw and honest. I think it has really brought this legendary, almost mythical band, back to the real world, which is fascinating to watch.

[@zelmoziggy]

@@animateangus They were always aware that they were being filmed. At one point, one of them said “I can’t do that on camera.”

[@toothumbs]

Who couldn't cry after watching John George and Billy so full of life , displaying their amazing talent

[@evrtt_trn]

i love the touch of george's rocky strat sitting in the distance.

[@rhyssanders9122]

and johns guitar on the couch

[@robert.n2083]

They played so good ..even underground or on the roof. The BEATLES are the most fascinating thing on this planet

[@anjingkuda]

holy shit look at that HD remastered image quality from 70s tapes. that's the real magic

[@LeonFelixRusso]

It's not tape, it's film. That's why it's so bright and clear.

[@har5814]

The power of film grain= million amount of details

[@jonathanvanier]

@@har5814 Yes, although with 16mm film it's not quite HD quality, so there is some digital magic going on to improve the image.

[@har5814]

@@jonathanvanier Surely there is since the film footage is decades-old

[@evertvdb000]

@@jonathanvanier are you certain? Because I think 16mm is HD, but not quite 4k quality.

[@Fed-np9ez]

The Beatles, before all the fame and glory, is first and foremost the greatest and most tragic love story of all time. Of 4 brothers who grew up together and found out that the world that they created together has no space left for each other.

[@jamesdrynan]

A fascinating insight by Jackson! The Beatles had created a world for themselves in which they couldn't exist! Having seen the chronological first three hours of " Get Back, " Peter has done a masterful job in refurbishing and editing the 16mm film.

[@apuapustaja1958]

Yeah too bad nobody talks about Waukesha Wisconsin

[@jordanmorris5827]

@@apuapustaja1958 what do you mean "nobody?" There's plenty of coverage on it.

[@apuapustaja1958]

@@jordanmorris5827 Tell me about the details. oh and no it really is like this: The country's response... for a Drug Addict OVERDOSING on FENTANYL Sports Teams; I kneel Media: OH MY GAAAWD ITS LIKE SUPER EVIL WEEVIL AND WAYCISSSSS!!!! Social Media: Sorry your comment was deemed offensive, you can only have 1 opinion on the matter and that is the BLM opinion KZbin: Suppressing any video exposing the truth. Liberals Oh my god so racist, BOOO defund police BOOOO!!! The country's response... for Waukesha Wisconsin where 60 people were mowed down and 6 Murdered for being WHITE by a guy indoctrinated by the BLM ideology Sports Teams; What even is a minute of silence lol, hey LeBron James you got a hottake for us? Media: OH MY GAAAWD ITS LIKE SUPER EVIL WEEVIL AND WAYCISSSSS!!!! Social Media: Sorry your comment was deemed offensive, you can only have 1 opinion on the matter and that is the BLM opinion KZbin: Suppressing any video exposing the truth. Liberals Oh my god so racist, BOOO defund police BOOOO!!! The story changes, the narrative doesn't.

[@layersofmeta]

@@apuapustaja1958 why bring your racist nonsense to this thread?

[@apuapustaja1958]

@@layersofmeta Racism = a word abused by people to silence dissent go look up Christopher Hitchens

[@JoDee172]

Haven't even seen the doc yet, and I wept already just listening to this interview... But I'm like Stephen and Peter, when you grew up with them and "knew" them as we did, it's hard not to be emotional when it comes to the Beatles

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

When you think about it, a guy like Peter Jackson with his technical expertise combined with his big heart was the perfect person to give this project to. I'll bet there were lots of times looking at the raw footage that big ol' hot tears rolled down his cheeks. I'm not a person who streams anything, so I have to wait for the DVDs to come out. However long that wait is, it's too damn long.

Things We Said Today episode #355. Some Quality Time With Peter Jackson Interview on the Beatles Get Back Movie. .kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Svk2qZpa2sZpI

[@artistaprimus7080]

The Beatles changed the world musically. How many artist can say that and very few people would argue? This film was bitter sweet for me looking back at 1969. I was a young teenager and the world is an exciting place for me. The world has changed and some not for the better.

[@jkent6526]

The doc blew my mind. Absolutley amazing Not just Beatles fans, but MUSIC fans. This is a must watch.

[@vickienorgrove5480]

Oh yeah this documentary! My lecturer and a University alumnus worked on the music for this! I find it pretty cool that Peter Jackson branches out to fellow New Zealand composers especially ones in Wellington, the city known for art. They also worked with Peter and Fran on LOTR and The Hobbit. So it was pretty awesome hearing my lecturer teach a new topic in music technology then go on a bit of tangent about his times working on big films and tv shows then and now that relate to the topic! Best lecturer in The New Zealand School of Music hands down.

[@InternetTANK90]

David Long?

[@vickienorgrove5480]

@@InternetTANK90 yeah that’s him! He helped me out a lot in his paper since I had a pretty bad introduction to DAWs in 2019 so I basically knew nothing about them. Not only that but him talking about the music industry and APRA was crucial information our other composition lecturers hadn’t really discussed which made taking his paper so worth it.

[@krishanks9025]

I am grateful for both of these very FINE men. Oh yeah, I am also grateful for the band The Beatles and how much Their collective Art, as well as each members individual works over the years, have been a Guiding HOPE and Light for this lowly individual. Ringo and Paul are STILL captivating my attention because They have been an inspiration to SO many people from ALL walks of life. Thank You All!!!🌹🎶🎼🤟✌️

[@LeahC208]

Already cried today watching, I know I'll be crying tomorrow and the next day as well. I really needed this. ❤️

[@realgoodmind]

It's also amazing to watch the brilliance they are capable of together. It was truly a special thing to watch

[@TR-ry1xv]

This footage captures the creation of 2 of the best Beatles songs ever in Let it Be and Something. In addition, 2 of my personal favorites Don't Let me Down and Oh Darling. Yet still, the best moment caught on camera is Paul's face when someone (off mic) suggests playing on the roof. His face was amazing and suddenly he knew why they started this whole project.

[@mattthompson9395]

Great moment

[@pestbsn]

Don't forget Get Back. We basically see Paul pull that out of thin air by just strumming his bass until he formed the tune.

[@spookmineer]

Steven: I won't mention the lord of the rings. Peter: Fine, I'll do it.

[@marcchetty7197]

If you 💚 the Beatles you will fall apart watching this amazing insight of the last year together.

[@michaelfleming40]

I am SO absolutely elated that the offspring of the Beatles watched the premiere of this AWESOME movie.

[@gretchennelson7056]

I’ve been shedding tears nonstop.

[@thejakester6458]

To believe they recorded this album, basically forgot about it, went on to record Abbey Road, is amazing

[@charlie-obrien]

Between Nov 1968 and Sept 1969 (11 months), the Beatles recorded the White Album, Let it be and Abbey Road, along with other singles and projects. In less than one year they produced music that will still be heard hundreds and hundreds of years into the future. Much like Bach, Beethoven, Mozart..........

[@johnp515]

@@charlie-obrien And their whole recording career took place in the time that Adele takes to release a new album

[@michaellennox1229]

@@johnp515 and the beatles actually wrote their songs

[@charlie-obrien]

@@johnp515 Good point. I don't know anything about Adele, but many groups like Boston took about that same amount of time for a couple of albums.

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

@@charlie-obrien Recording for the White Album started in May, 68' (it was released in November), that makes it 17 months..

[@garotadagavea]

"And then there were two." ... How prophetic that was.

[@handsomemann1]

Was Paul referring to Ringo and Paul or John and Yoko . What do you think? I wonder.

[@s2seltaeb]

@@handsomemann1 Ringo and Paul.

[@handsomemann1]

@@s2seltaeb Yes I thought so too. Thanks!

[@greenbongos]

I cried a lot watching this series. I wish it would have never ended, although it adds to the love I have for the Beatles.

[@kylemccluskey3504]

On Monday it will be 20 years since we lost the great George Harrison. God Bless him. We love you George ❤️

[@marcoman385]

I've come away after watching all 3 parts of Get Back with the belief that Michael Lindsay-Hogg was a terrible choice to direct the original footage. Not because he had no ability of experience; it's because he didn't understand The Beatles. He never connected with the band on a personal level or made any real attempt to understand what they were going through. He was, jusifiably, concerned about his film and how the interpersonal relationships in the band would impact it. I never believed Lindsay-Hogg was interested in the guts of the story but merely in the filming of the recording. Peter Jackson's film proves my point; there was an emotional connection to the band and he could take his time - unlike in 1970. It was never about recording but about the band, who they were, and how they got along. Thanks to Peter Jackson for telling us the whole story.

[@marklondon2008]

I disagree, he was just ensuring reality was captured not trying to create a narrative.

[@Knight5533]

1969

[@songOmatic]

I'm in Wellington right now. Lucky me! Take care, Rest Of The World...

[@juliaconnell]

still in lockdown in Auckland - stay safe everyone

[@jackielandry4123]

I teared up too. Just to know that it was the end and that two of them had also passed. A beautiful documentary.

[@jchow5966]

The doc is beyond magnificent. I cried and cheered too. ☮️💟☮️💟

[@issyjas3309]

Watched all 3, brilliant, absolutely loved it. Just a story of four men with extraordinary talent who loved each other and working together. Took me back to the time I played my mum and dads records age 5 early seventies and almost wore out Penny Lane.

[@luvjudy]

The doc was amazing. I could not stop watching magic being created.

[@jorgegandara984]

I couldn't believed it. I was at New York last week and I was this close to buy a ticket for the Colbert report. Also, LOTR is my favorite trilogy and Beatles my favorite band. When I heard that Peter Jackson was going to be in the show, I was outraged, but for not seeing Jackson in person, I think I'm quite calm. I'm from Mexico, a trip to NY isn't easy.

[@christopherdavies7213]

One thing which struck me is how contemporary the four Beatles seem, while everyone else seems from another time. The concert on the roof, and the contrast between the band and the onlookers, is the most obvious example of this: it is as though the Beatles have travelled back in time for that concert.

[@TheDivayenta]

My thoughts precisely! I always felt like they were visitors from the future. I once had a dream that Paul was an alien.

[@kathypiazza7228]

I have watched this the fourth time & only now realize that the dissecting of the Beatles is far from over. I already knew that Beatle biographer Mark Lewisohn is still writing additional books, in an attempt to cover all of their history, #4 is due to be released next year. Mark has actually written approximately 15 books about the Beatles, their contemporaries & the era of the British music invasion. He isn’t even the authorized biographer. Paul McCartney has just released two volumes of lyrics, photos, memories & commentary, through 2 publishers - one British the other American. At least 1000 books have been published about the Beatles- I now expect more. KZbin has many channels dedicated to their music, their lives & the era of their hay day, often dissecting the music, lyrics, personalities, the times the music was written & recorded - remastered etc. I see this series expanding this, as well. I think only some political leaders (Lincoln, Churchill, JFK et.al) possibly religious leaders (Moses, Abraham, Christ, Mohammed, Budda, etc.) have had as much time dedicated to telling their stories. Kinda astonishing.

[@Shaunspa]

With this and 'They Shall Not Grow Old', there isn't anyone I trust more with historical footage than Peter Jackson and his team. Incredible

[@TheBlueCream]

agreed..Jackson is incredible.

[@corinamunoz4800]

THANK YOU PETER JACKSON!!!!!!!! Such a fantastic rendition of those final moments. The narrative you created is great, I laughed, I cried, I sang along, I screamed some parts, I felt nostalgic most of the time but mostly grateful. I born way after that moment but I love the Beatles so it was wonderful for me to be able to saw them as the creative power they were!!!

[@amsterdam9290]

First rule of LOT club: never fail to mention it at least once :)

[@yellolab09]

Imagine, all you need is love Let it be. Love is all you need.

[@berulan8463]

And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make (The End)

[@colincolin13]

@@berulan8463 Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl, Some day I'm gonna make her mine, Oh Yeh, Some day I'm gonna make her mine!!!

[@kentaylor2416]

I wanna hold your hand.

[@anonamouse.p4115]

The Moment the camera settles on Paul as he is lovingly sharing his acceptance of the Love between John and Yoko and hoping George will return led me to tears, this really does show the Love the Four had for each other. You do not fallout with people you do not have strong emotion and time invested. Thank You MUCH Peter Jackson, your Team, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and YOKO for working tirelessly on this to reveal this historic artefact. x!

[@m_nyx]

The first scenes from Get Back caught my breath. Did we metaport the Beatles to 2022 or did we hop into the Doloreon with MJF back to 1969? Or is Peter Jackson teasing us all? Wow is an understatement. Stephen’s interview with Peter is so restrained - don’t just get back , don’t hold back! You both love the Beatles. It’s like seeing a 5 year old hold back just before they let loose on their gifts under the Christmas tree:) Love these two together.

[@dre_ocean]

This documentary really show the complexity of the end of The Beatles...

[@johnnywhite274]

It's insane how Paul is the leader in this series and John many times is like a passenger. But in the studio John really, really shines and with Paul those 2 are so funny. What's sad is watching John enjoy recording and collaborating and having a great time but we know it ends in tragedy for John and it's heartbreaking to watch.

[@jack_rabbit]

their parting message will always stick with me, even moreso now, after seeing the doc and knowing that the end was soon. "in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make"

[@abirnell]

HER MAJESTY'S A PRETTY NICE GIRL

[@missymissymiss5192]

I thought it was tragic when George left. John is saying, let’s get Clapton but it’s obvious they can’t carry on without George. These guys grew up together. Painful.

[@LaMaga1401]

I've noticed that they started to play their instruments so hard, with anger and sadness after George left the group.

[@brianmelendy1194]

The film should be available on more platforms.

[@kathypiazza7228]

Hopefully, soon.

[@JoDee172]

I'm sure it will eventually

[@larushka1]

Disney need to recover their costs, then I’m sure a DVD will be available.

[@MonsterSound]

Fantastic series. I loved every minute of the 8 hours.

[@Dinosgurl626]

I cried when I first heard the news of their breakup I was depressed for a month and listened to all my albums over and over! They were my first crush!

[@llongdong]

Thank the stars for Peter Jackson!

[@blueeyedchippewa8271]

This is great! I can't wait to see this documentary! And it's awesome when men admit to tearing up! (IMO - music is the closest thing to real magic that exists! And the Beatles did that - they made MAGIC, and I think Stephen, and Peter Jackson might have made a little, too!)

[@steveconn]

Yeah, as in cutting together all the happy scenes and cutting out the truth of their fatigue with each other.

[@kentaylor2416]

@@steveconn since you were there, I'll go with your version.

[@sarahzentexas]

Best music documentary ever, and it’s emotional for me all the way through. ❤️❤️❤️

[@clearfield2009]

Have seen the recent Beatles Doc Get Back three times now. Ringo is the best kept secret. Never realized how much went into drumming and he was a drumming god. The beat channeled through him. He was (is) so intelligent, responsive, hilarious, loving. The scene with him playing with Linda McCartney's 5 year old daughter while recording is priceless. Too sweet. He is the starr of that documentary.

[@haroldprice1030]

I am so happy to view this historical Beatle footage in High Definition Television ! it's totally incredible !

[@principiaalefmasterclass4340]

COMPLETE GOOSEBUMPS AS THE NEW SONG IS EXTRACTED FROM PAUL'S BRAIN.......then John rocks up!

[@johnnywires943]

That was then.Years after John was warming to the idea that if the other 3 wanted to cut an album and if he thought the music was good,he would not mind doing it.The feud was over they all had some time to themselves and i am sure they even would have got together for a charity or a political cause.That is the sad thing about it.The end of the Beatles was not while performing the Get Back Saga,it was when Chapman shot John Lennon.

[@dgittings6299]

Thankful for this amazing documentary

[@rayrecordings]

It‘s mesmerizing, beautiful, brilliant, inspiring and fascinating. I just hate that I finished watching it.

[@steveoshow4832]

Yes John was drifting towards Yoko and the invisible elephant in the room was Klein… Amazing with this all going on that so many great songs were created in that last year.

[@kiaora480]

We call him *Sir* Peter Jackson :)

[@kiaora480]

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 HRH Queen Elizabeth II has done many wonderful things (with the exception of being a parent of one terrible human). 😂

[@pkgannon]

Thank you Peter!! Awesome job... !

[@ciscoponch67]

Thank you, Peter Jackson!!! Incredible work!!! I just finished part 1. Amazing!!!!

[@stewiedarkinvisibleid]

I hope this gets released on bluray someday, for those of us that don't subscribe to the Disney+.

[@truthbearingpsychonaut]

its actually the cheapest platform with an amazing selection

[@KidAm7]

Worth subscribing for one month to watch this! May be a free trial

[@nerad1994]

Just subscribe for a month and then dance after

[@dianek.851]

Yes because disney put in on at 3am et zone.

[@MsAppassionata]

They had a special $1.99 for the first month rate but that has expired. Glad I saw to take advantage of it.

[@pkgannon]

at 9:30 of the 2nd part it was incredibly painful to watch. You can see Paul... come to the realization that it could be the end of the Beatles. then there were 2. my own tears were welling up watching Paul. As a Beatle fan ... very difficult to watch. Your heart just goes out to Paul.

[@justice4cms618]

Paul could be a bit overbearing at times, but without him, there would have been no “Hey Jude”, no “White Album”, “Abbey Road” and “Let it Be.” Paul was able to show humility and great support for his mates when necessary. What has been portrayed about him is false.

[@paolina28]

@@justice4cms618 I felt a sincere sympathy for him at that moment but watching the documentary I thought that he was overbearing especially with George. Frankly, I have more sympathy for John and George

[@MaccaBulsi]

​@@paolina28viel Ahnung hast Du nicht...

[@pika23]

This is a beautiful movie!

[@dalesharpy9197]

Loved the Doc! Could not look away!

[@LucasBenderChannel]

Can't wait to see it :) //Update: I'm absolutely in love with this! This is an amazing movie/documentary/whatever it is. It's as if I'm actually there! Great work.

[@carlosvelasquez9007]

I guess this film shows how the greatest band was formed, with a lot of love and if love is not handle with care it becomes painful and turns into grudges. Love is very subtle.

[@auntiefan4202]

Excited to watch it!

[@Apoll022]

As a life long beatles fan I can't thank the team enough fir putting this together!

[@sylvain-paulcote5470]

Before Yoko, the Beatles had a pact that they would not bring their girlfriends/wives into the studio. The Beatles were to remain the Fab Fours. Then Yoko came and John changed and she started to not only be around for each recording, but participating. That's when Paul and the others started to see that the end of the Beatles was coming. The others started to bring their wives around. There were big clashes but in the end, they just decided to break up. Besides, George had a few songs that he wrote and that never made on a Beatles album and so did Ringo. They never stopped being friends (if not family) but they knew that they had to go their own way.

[@scottbaxendale323]

Every rock band that starts touring in their early 20’s starts having wives and girlfriends enter the picture when they are in their early to mid 30’s. The Beatles were just living.

[@ericjohnson6665]

Ringo's song Never Without You, is a love song to George... The whole group is a lesson in brotherhood! So many emotions, over so many years... They defined more than one generation!

[@evrtt_trn]

i think the breakup was more due to their maturity, increasing desire for creative independence and splintering career paths. yoko was just sort of a breaking point. the other ladies also visited the studio more often during this period: pattie and maureen, linda and her daughter heather.

[@llabronco]

Bros before hos. Thats why Lennon is one of the biggest Judas's of the 20th century.

[@dr.trixiecp5651]

@@llabronco pffft 🙄

[@bxlbjorn]

Jeez, Jackson looks like he's actually LIVED his stories.

[@Sig2423]

Hobbit or dwarf? No, Tom Bombadil

[@El-wv1tf]

@@Sig2423 Yes! Now I will never unsee this and Tom Bombadil will be Peter Jackson in my mind.

[@msmacmac1000]

A most brilliant piece of work, is Get Back. I fell I love again- with these lovely guys.

[@JennyWren333]

Thank you Mr. Jackson! For 3 beautiful nights, the Fab Four were here, all together again. My husband and I, both Original BeaTle fans, are grateful to you for creating this GIFT and presenting it to those of us who beheld it as the gem it is.

[@boarder6246]

I’m so excited for Peter’s 4k remastering of Dead Alive and Bad Taste!!! Hopefully he also does Meet the Feebles as well!

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Always felt the Love🎶 ❤✌🕉🍏

[@mikehisey2631]

My favorite album Let It Be is created on film and I get to watch it now. Its amazing !

[@jihadkhouri3667]

Thank you!!!