Get Back
Billy Preston
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Get Back" is a song credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston". Although the song is primarily a Beatles' composition, American musician Billy Preston was included in the credits due to his notable contribution in the song's keyboard part.
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Lyrics ChangeThe original lyrics of "Get Back" underwent some significant changes before the final version was recorded. The initial lyrics were perceived to be loaded with racist overtones about immigrants coming to the UK, which Paul McCartney has repeatedly stated were intended to be satirical. However, they opted to revise the lyrics to be non-controversial.
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Recording SessionsThe song was recorded in early 1969 during the infamous 'Get Back' sessions, initially intended for an album to be called "Get Back", but those plans were scrapped. The recorded sessions were then used for the "Let It Be" album.
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Chart Success"Get Back" became a number one hit in many countries including the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. It was the Beatles' first single release in true stereo in the US.
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Rooftop PerformanceThis song was part of The Beatles' famous rooftop concert. It was their impromptu final public performance on the rooftop of the headquarters of the band's multimedia corporation Apple Corps in London.
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Billy Preston's Credit"Get Back" is one of the few Beatles’ songs where another musician is credited on the label. Billy Preston was credited due to his prominent electric piano part in the song. This was rare, as the usual formula for the Beatles was to only credit the four main members.
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Paul McCartney on LeadPaul McCartney performed the lead vocals and bass guitar on "Get Back". His strong and clear vocal performance is considered one of the key elements of the song's appeal.
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Multiple VersionsThere are several versions of "Get Back". The single version, the album version, and the version from the "Let It Be" movie all have different lyrics.
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Use of Song in FilmA version of the song was also used in the closing credits of the 1970 documentary film "Let It Be".
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Reunion PerformancePaul McCartney performed this song with Ringo Starr and Ronnie Wood during a charity concert in December 2018, marking it as a special reunion of surviving Beatles members.
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LegacyOver 50 years after its release, "Get Back" is still enjoyed by fans across the globe and the song continues to be covered by musicians of all genres. It is considered a classic in the Beatles' discography.
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