The Beatles: Get Back is a three-part documentary series directed and produced by Peter Jackson that covers the making of the Beatles' 1970 album Let It Be (which had the working title of Get Back). The documentary uses footage originally captured for Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 film of the same name. 🎸 A Studio on the Edge
Re-contextualized the "breakup" narrative, showing more laughter and collaboration than previously thought. The tracklist of the final Rooftop Concert?
The sessions were famously tense. George Harrison, feeling sidelined by the dominant partnership of Lennon and McCartney, abruptly quit the band. Production stalled until he was convinced to return, provided they moved the sessions to their own Apple Studio on Savile Row. 🎹 Enter Billy Preston The Beatles: Get Back - Season 1
In January 1969, the Beatles gathered at Twickenham Film Studios. Their goal was ambitious: write and rehearse 14 new songs for a live television special. The atmosphere was cold, the acoustics were poor, and the internal chemistry was fracturing. ⚡ The Breaking Point
Seeing Paul McCartney "summon" the song "Get Back" out of thin air during a jam session. The Beatles: Get Back is a three-part documentary
Three feature-length episodes (nearly 8 hours total).
How this version differs from the original ? The tracklist of the final Rooftop Concert
The mood shifted when keyboardist Billy Preston arrived. His presence acted as a "musical glue," diffusing the tension and adding a soulful layer to the tracks. The band rediscovered their joy for playing together, leading to the creation of classics like "Don't Let Me Down" and "Let It Be." 🏗️ Highlights of the Series