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"Get Back" is a song recorded by the British rock band the Beatles and written by Paul McCartney (though credited to Lennon–McCartney), originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston". A different mix of the song later became the closing track of Let It Be (1970), which was the Beatles' last album released just after the group split. The single version was later issued on the compilation albums 1967–1970, 20 Greatest Hits, Past Masters, and 1. The single reached number one in the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, France, West Germany, Mexico, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium. It was the Beatles' only single that credited another artist at their request. "Get Back" was the Beatles' first single release in true stereo in the US. In the UK, the Beatles' singles remained monaural until the following release, "The Ballad of John and Yoko".more »
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The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Get Back" is a song credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston". Although the song is primarily a Beatles' composition, American musician Billy Preston was included in the credits due to his notable contribution in the song's keyboard part. |
Lyrics ChangeThe original lyrics of "Get Back" underwent some significant changes before the final version was recorded. The initial lyrics were perceived to be loaded with racist overtones about immigrants coming to the UK, which Paul McCartney has repeatedly stated were intended to be satirical. However, they opted to revise the lyrics to be non-controversial. |
Recording SessionsThe song was recorded in early 1969 during the infamous 'Get Back' sessions, initially intended for an album to be called "Get Back", but those plans were scrapped. The recorded sessions were then used for the "Let It Be" album. |
Chart Success"Get Back" became a number one hit in many countries including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. It was the Beatles' first single release in true stereo in the US. |
Rooftop PerformanceThis song was part of The Beatles' famous rooftop concert. It was their impromptu final public performance on the rooftop of the headquarters of the band's multimedia corporation Apple Corps in London. |
Billy Preston's Credit"Get Back" is one of the few Beatles’ songs where another musician is credited on the label. Billy Preston was credited due to his prominent electric piano part in the song. This was rare, as the usual formula for the Beatles was to only credit the four main members. |
Paul McCartney on LeadPaul McCartney performed the lead vocals and bass guitar on "Get Back". His strong and clear vocal performance is considered one of the key elements of the song's appeal. |
Multiple VersionsThere are several versions of "Get Back". The single version, the album version, and the version from the "Let It Be" movie all have different lyrics. |
Use of Song in FilmA version of the song was also used in the closing credits of the 1970 documentary film "Let It Be". |
Reunion PerformancePaul McCartney performed this song with Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood during a charity concert in December 2018, marking it as a special reunion of surviving Beatles members. |
LegacyOver 50 years after its release, "Get Back" is still enjoyed by fans across the globe and the song continues to be covered by musicians of all genres. It is considered a classic in the Beatles' discography. |
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