Don't Let Me Down
John Lennon
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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.
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Recording and ProductionThe 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.
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Release InformationThe 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.
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PerformanceThe 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.
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Reception and LegacyThe 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."
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Lyrics and ThemesReflecting 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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