3 Things to Know About The Beatles' Let It Be Album

Let It Be was the last Beatles studio album released before the band broke up It hit stores in May 1970, a month after Paul McCartney announced he was leaving the band in April.

The album was recorded before Abbey Road, but released after The band recorded Let It Be in early 1969 but sat on it for nearly a year because they disliked the mixes. Abbey Road was recorded later in 1969 and released first.

Which album counts as “last” depends on your definition By release date, Let It Be is the final chapter. By recording date, Abbey Road was the last time all four worked together in the studio.