5 Things to Know About the Beatles' Abbey Road

Abbey Road was the last album the Beatles recorded, even though Let It Be was released later. The band’s final recording session was for Abbey Road, not Let It Be.

The famous medley on side two was a deliberate farewell. The band knew it was over and used the medley to showcase everything they could do together.

Let It Be was recorded before Abbey Road but released after. The Beatles shelved Let It Be initially, then released it after Abbey Road came out.

The album’s cover is one of the most iconic in music history. The simple crosswalk photo became a global landmark and symbol of the band’s legacy.

Abbey Road marked the end of the Beatles’ creative partnership. After finishing it, the band members went their separate ways for good.