Don't Let Me Down

The Beatles, Billy Preston

About Don't Let Me Down

"Don't Let Me Down" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, recorded in 1969 during the Let It Be sessions. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The band recorded the song with Billy Preston; the single release with "Get Back" was credited to "the Beatles with Billy Preston."


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Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down

Nobody ever loved me like she does
Oh, she does, yeah, she does
And if somebody loved me like she do me
Oh, she do me, yes, she does

Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down

I'm in love for the first time
Don't you know it's gonna last
It's a love that lasts forever
It's a love that had no past

Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down, don't let me down

And from the first time that she really done me
Oh, she done me, she done me good
I guess nobody ever really done me
Oh, she done me, she done me good

Don't let me down, don't let me down
Don't let me down

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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6 facts about this song

Songwriting and Inspiration
"Don't Let Me Down" was primarily penned by John Lennon, though it is credited to Lennon-McCartney duo as all songs they wrote during Beatles era. - The song was written as a sincere expression of Lennon's love for his then-wife Yoko Ono.
Recording and Production
The Beatles recorded "Don't Let Me Down" during the sessions for their "Let It Be" album. - Produced by Phil Spector, "Don't Let Me Down" was recorded at Apple Studios and featured Billy Preston on keyboards.
Release Information
The song was released as the B-side of the "Get Back" single on 11th April 1969 in the UK and 5th May 1969 in the US. - Despite being a B-side, "Don't Let Me Down" has gained significant praise and recognition.
Performance
The Beatles performed "Don't Let Me Down" as part of their infamous "rooftop concert" on 30th January 1969, which turned out to be their final public performance.
Reception and Legacy
The song has been covered numerous times by a wide range of artists, including Marcia Griffiths, Randy Crawford, and Paolo Nutini. - Though not as famous as some of The Beatles' other songs, "Don't Let Me Down" is often cited by critics as an underrated gem in the band's catalogue. - Rolling Stone Magazine listed "Don't Let Me Down" at 380 in its list of "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."
Lyrics and Themes
Reflecting Lennon's raw emotion for Yoko Ono, the lyrics intensively repeat phrases like "I'm in love for the first time", portraying his vulnerability and deep affection. - Apart from the love theme, the song also reflects Lennon's fear of being left alone or being abandoned, as hinted by the song title itself, "Don't Let Me Down."

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