5 Facts About The Beatles' "Let It Be" and "Get Back" Confusion

The album “Let It Be” was originally a scrapped project called “Get Back.” The band recorded most of it in early 1969, filmed the sessions, then abandoned the project.

The original “Get Back” concept was a back-to-basics live album with no overdubs. That’s why the rooftop concert happened—it was meant to capture a raw, live performance.

A year later, Phil Spector reworked the tapes and renamed the album “Let It Be.” He added overdubs and production effects, changing the sound significantly.

The “Get Back” recordings were finally released properly in 2021. They came out as part of the “Let It Be” deluxe box set and the documentary series.

The answer is clear: same songs, different name, messy history. The album’s journey from “Get Back” to “Let It Be” reflects the band’s internal tensions at the time.