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The Beatles announce new "Let It Be" music video

The latest news as it relates to the reissue of The Beatles' documentary "Let It Be". I know what I am watching first thing tomorrow morning...Robert Kinsler

The Beatles during the filming of "Let It Be" in Twickenham Film Studios on
January 7, 1969. Photo by Ethan A. Russell / ©Apple Corps Ltd

George Harrison during the filming of "Let It Be" in the Apple Studio,
Savile Row, on January 7, 1969.
Photo by Ethan A. Russell / ©Apple Corps Ltd

THE BEATLES ANNOUNCE NEW “LET IT BE” MUSIC VIDEO

Premiering Tomorrow, the New Video Features Clips from the Restored “Let It Be” Film, Out Now on Disney+

Tomorrow (Friday, May 10, 2024) at 6 a.m. Pacific Time / 9 a.m. Eastern Time, The Beatles will release a new music video for "Let It Be." The video features clips from the restored 1970 "Let It Be" film, out now on Disney+ along with unseen outtakes from the rushes. Tomorrow (May 10), watch The Beatles new "Let It Be" music video at:

https://TheBeatles.lnk.to/LetItBeMusicVideoPR

John Lennon during the filming of "Let It Be" in the Apple Studio,
Savile Row, on January 22, 1969.
Photo by Ethan A. Russell / ©Apple Corps Ltd

First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles' breakup, the "Let It Be" film, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, now takes its rightful place in the band's history. Once viewed through a darker lens, the film is now brought to light through its meticulous restoration by Park Road Post Production in the context of revelations brought forth in Peter Jackson's multiple Emmy Award-winning docuseries "The Beatles: Get Back." Released on Disney+ in 2021, the docuseries showcases the iconic foursome's warmth and camaraderie, capturing a pivotal moment in music history.

The Beatles during the filming of "Let It Be" on the Apple rooftop, Savile Row,
on January 30, 1969.
Photo by Ethan A. Russell / ©Apple Corps Ltd

The "Let It Be" film contains footage not featured in the "Get Back" docuseries, bringing viewers, firstly into rehearsals, then the studio and finally onto Apple Corps' London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles joined by Billy Preston, write and record their GRAMMY Award-winning Let It Be album.

Ringo Starr during the filming of "Let It Be" in Twickenham Film Studios on
January 7, 1969.
Photo by Ethan A. Russell / ©Apple Corps Ltd

The Beatles' Let It Be album was mixed in stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos by producer Giles Martin and mix engineer Sam Okell for a range of Special Edition packages released by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. The album's Super Deluxe CD, vinyl and digital collections also feature 27 previously unreleased session recordings, a four-track Let It Be EP, and the never before released 14-track Get Back stereo LP mix compiled by engineer Glyn Johns in May 1969.