A Heartbreaking Dream Inspired Paul McCartney's "Let It Be"
Beatles legend Paul McCartney got the inspiration for one of his most iconic compositions from a deeply personal dream.
"Let It Be" is one of the Beatles' most beloved songs.
The song was inspired by a dream in which Paul McCartney's late mother appeared.
The legacy of "Let It Be" includes its success as a chart-topping hit.
Music legend Paul McCartney wrote one of his most commercially and critically acclaimed compositions in a turbulent time for his iconic band, the Beatles. In fact, "Let It Be" would be one of the last songs McCartney ever wrote as a Beatle.
"Let It Be" has become one of the Beatles' most recognized and beloved songs. People around the world of all ages know the chorus and melody to it. More so, the song is perhaps McCartney's most personal work. McCartney, whose artistry and songwriting ability is unquestioned, looked to a heartbreaking dream for inspiration as he penned the 1970 track.
What Inspired Paul McCartney To Write "Let It Be"?
During the height of the Beatles' popularity, the band was at their creative peak. They emphasized more time in the studio experimenting with musicality, rather than touring. Unfortunately, relationship issues began to emerge for Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison in the mid to late 1960s, which ultimately led to the Beatles' disbandment.
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