In January 1969, the Beatles embarked on an ambitious and doomed attempt to record an album while being surrounded by onlookers and a film crew. After multiple conflicts, compromises and producers, the album and film "Let It Be" emerged. Beatles author & historian Bruce Spizer takes us on that journey.

Topics include:

• The state of The Beatles in 1969

• The involvement of Allen Klein

• The state of Apple

• George Harrison quits the Beatles

• The song prep for the sessions

• The "Nagra reels"

• The Bootlegs of the "Get Back" sessions

• The Beatles publishing

• Twickenham to Apple studios

• George Martin and Glyn Johns

• The breakup of the Beatles

• The physical vinyl package of 1970

• Special issues of Let It Be in 1970

• The 2021 "Let It Be" boxset

• The upcoming "Get Back" documentary

• Bruce’s “The Beatles Finally Let It Be” book

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About The Vinyl Guide

If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.