Beatles Get Back by Peter Jackson Episode 3 Review 

The interaction between Heather and Lennon regarding the kittens was pretty funny. On another note, the caution from Glyn Johns regarding Allen Klein was a diplomatic warning to Lennon.

One of the loveliest moments ever: John: Good Night Paul Paul: Good Night John ❤️

Call me a big softy but there was a tear in my eye as the roof top concert ended. I was applauding as the band left the stage - it was one of the most immersive TV experiences of my life - I felt like I had lived the last 3 weeks with them. Peter Jackson has done a fantastic job. Great. Cheers Matt

Hasn’t it busted a lot of myths about them? By ‘69 everyone thought Lennon was an aggressive weirdo; he was a very normal funny caring relaxed genius. Everyone thought Macca was a control freak balladeer; he was an all round good bloke caring genius passionate rocker; people think Ringo can’t drum… how wrong you are….. and so patient. George was full of songs at this time and humour (once they moved to Apple). Mal seemed such a likeable bloke. Giles Martin looks just like George did then. Yoko was a very benign presence, not interfering at all as long as you don’t mind her sitting there. Linda seemed just lovely. Billy Preston was just the tonic and talent they needed. How fascinating is it to see the public on the streets of Saville Row? The British class system in full swing!

I quite enjoyed seeing Heather in the studio. You get to see the differences in the way each one of the Beatles interacts with her. John is joking, Ringo is clowning, Paul is loving.

Have 8 hours of film ever seemed to go by so quickly? Every moment was so wonderful! "I've got a Feeling" is now "I've got a Fever" I need some cold toast and let's have some white wine in the afternoon!

George tripping over the microphone cables when going upstairs for the meeting with Alan Klein was such a big foreshadowing. Its like God is saying - don't go, man. Dont go!

One of my favorite odd moments: "Paul speaking on to the side" "Ringo sitting with Mal" Ringo: I've Farted.

I became a fan in December 63( I'm 67).. in 1970 became a scholar and archeologist. Thanks to them I learned to tune a guitar and play in April 64...Because of The Beatles I've enjoyed life. I became an artist ( didn't want fame....my father was a well known politician here in P.R. and I didn't like it )... I consider myself and all of us who either grew up listening to their music or have discovered them later.. extremely lucky. These 4 guys are not only the best band ever......for me they're even more important and relevant ( time will keep on telling for a long..long..long time)...than Picasso,Kennedy or Ali. This was better than all recent issues including the Anthology. God bless The Beatles..the best thing that happened in the most revolutionary decade of the most revolutionary century..and probably in history..... Stay healthy colleague. God bless all Beatlemaniacs.

Watching this the phrase " Let's sleep on it" comes to mind. Musicians, just like the rest of us, often find we need to step back, do something different to take our minds off the present problem. Watching these guys take our, now, most treasured songs and bend them to the breaking point, distort them to the point of being unrecognizable, then letting them snap back into the form we all know and love, was some of my favorite moments. I personally feel Peter Jackson hit the nail on the head or a home run, take your pick. This whole thing, including the painfully at times, pacing, was necessary to capture the effort on everybody's part. Thank you for your take, having been in 6th grade when the Beatles performed on Ed Sullivan, sat in a movie theater with my fingers in my ears during Hard Days Night to drown out the screaming audience, thinking "it's a movie, they can't hear you", here we are decades later, listening to a good review of a great moment in history, makes me real glad I'm still here to enjoy this moment. Thanks again!

Part 3 was a blast! Gave me my biggest laughs and smiles of the year! I'm elated right now and it's going to last all day!

Ringo isn’t “bored.” He’s smart enough to know his support role-the band’s GREAT drummer.

I will always be grateful to Peter Jackson for having corrected this long-standing perpetuated myth that this was one of the darkest episodes of the Beatles legacy. Instead, it a glorious story of redemption by 4 truly remarkably talented men who genuinely loved each other. Jackson let the movie speak for itself and what you witness is an unsurmountable pressure they put upon themselves, and yet they emerged with some of the greatest songs ever created. The movie truly humanizes them and shows the staggering amount of work put into creating their magic. Along the way you get to know John, Paul, George and Ringo like never before as 4 completely natural and genuinely nice people. My respect for them only grew from this movie. I’m sadden that this has been hidden for this long and we have lost so many of them - Linda, Maureen, Billy, George Martin, Mal Evans and of course George and John. Thank you Peter for doing this.

For years I've looked for evidence that The Beatles were normal human beings as opposed to the genius superhuman musical gods they have always been. That evidence of normality was finally provided in this episode : Ringo Starr : "I've farted !" Brilliant.

I actually quite liked the bits with Heather. It was funny and not too long, imho. It was nice to see they way they all interacted with her and they didn't seem to be annoyed by her presence at all.

I've written this elsewhere but still applies: Forget the hours of chat, frustrations, manic versions of old songs, ramblings and awful improvisations. We've all seen the rooftop performance many times but now, having sat through the past few hours it was a delight to see them transform again into a magical, cohesive unit on the rooftop - staggeringly beautiful.

I'm so happy with the documentary. What a gift!

All the rooftop footage was lovely: seeing the Beatles interacting with those watching from the other rooftops, the positive reactions to the Beatles from all ages of people on the street below (the sense of ownership people had of them as a group) and the stalling of police being done by the Apple staff, up to George switching his amp back on when the police said to turn them off 😊

I think they didn't show the Let It Be, Long and Winding Road and Two Of Us film because it was shown complete in the Let It Be movie and Peter Jackson said he wouldn't duplicate what was in that movie unless it was at a different angle.

Ive been in a couple of original bands and have to point out that a band needs a leader. There are many personalities and egos to work with but someone has to take strong initiative to move forward. It should really be a manager so the artists can create art. It stinks being a member and trying to lead. I understand Paul a bit more after seeing Get Back.

I believe they knew the band was dissolving and that they were in the final chapters, and that’s why they spent so much time being silly and jamming to old songs. It had the feeling of a long, beautiful ‘wake’, celebrating the life that had been in the band and respectfully acknowledging its passing.

Paul has gotten such a raw deal over the years, I am so glad this sets the record straight.

Peter Jackson did a brilliant job of stripping away the Beatlemania gloss and showing The Beatles as human beings and how their individual talents and personalities were so crucial to their collective songcraft. I was surprised to see Paul in particular show such a range of emotions, at times feeling angry, elated and sad for him. I've often read how Billy Preston's arrival lifted everybody up but to see it on film made it real, he's the unsung hero of this project. To see sweet George ignored was tough but he also found his moments of redemption, always the most soulful Beatle. And Lennon will always be greatest most literate rock musician hands down. The most talented pure musician in the band, Paul called him "The Boss" in that heartbreaking private conversation at the cafeteria, such is the esteem Lennon carries. And Ringo has to be the coolest most laid back dude on the planet and the hardest working drummer too. Fantastic rare and unexpected footage, great sound restoration. This was a phenomenal series, worth rewatching to catch the nuances missed the first go around. Thank you Peter Jackson. And of course thank you Beatles.

I liked how Paul suggested early on that they play where the police would have to break it up. When the police arrived at the rooftop during their performance I could see the glee in his expression. How great it was to see Paul’s reaction when the idea of the roof was first suggested. Although we couldn’t hear the dialogue, you could see his mind was blown.

Absolutely blew me away,amazing to think that 3 weeks previously, they didn’t have much material, considering that the white album was only 3 months old & they’d just released the yellow submarine soundtrack released 2 weeks earlier

As for some of the critique in the visuals, I strongly believe that's due to the anti-noise software to remove the film grain. Especially true for dark underexposed film that needs to be brightened. While that software has been standard for years, and has only gotten more powerful with time, when you turn that dial too far, skin textures can begin to look a little plastic-like. The visuals don't bother me. I think Peter Jackson found a fine balance.

When I first saw Let it Be, I remember saying to friends that, with the exception of the roof top, that there must be more footage of a less negative vibe! Could never dream that it would come to this 😂. Christmas has come early. In fact this IS my Christmas! 🎅. Socks, deodorant, or even pints of ale can't hold a candle to this event. 🕉

I hope when this gets a physical release we get the rooftop without street talk, and complete song performances, as bonus features. Allen Klein looms over the proceedings like a black cloud. PS Paul was a song writing machine.

Simply incredible! Had a smile on my face through the whole concert. Sad it’s over.

There will always be complaints, but this was obviously done with both real expertise and with the right approach. Peter Jackson has done justice to the material he had and given the fans a proper testament to this time. I couldn't be happier.

i lovedddddd this episode. i think this documentary has changed my way i listen to the let it be album now since ive now seen each of the songs in their infancy to each performance that is heard on the album. apart from the rooftop concert i think its most interesting part was when George suggest an album of just his songs "to just get them out the way" and you can see John considered it. imagine a full Beatles album of just George songs, like ATMP but all Beatles on each song, i think that would've have been fantastic. it was pure magic for me the past 3 days. loved it!!

I think they didn't mind the self-indulgent jamming with the looming "deadline" because in their minds the rooftop performance was always only an option that they could decide not to do up until the moment they were "due" out there. I really liked the interaction between the Beatles and all of their minions. It was obvious that they were in their constant bubble and everybody else - even the George Martin's, Glynn Johns and Mal Evans' were on the outside. Their celebrity is so enormous at this point, yet this glimpse is so intimate. The fact that they pulled off such a great show on the roof is incredible to me. My favorite part was watching them react to the performance immediately following it. Finally, what a great job by the original film crew getting so much footage that day. Great work.

I really enjoyed part 3. That was dedication with John and Paul singing a whole song through gritted teeth,lol. The cops vs the Beatles was hilarious, and Debbie is truly a legend for stalling them. I got a bit nervous when Paul started jumping up and down on the roof, those wooden boards under his feet were super unstable,lol.

Thank you very much for your in-depth commentary of this amazing Beatles documentary. Class 👍

Totally agree about Paul becoming de facto manager after Brian Epstein’s death. Without his drive there would have probably been no Let It Be or Abbey Road not to mention Magical Mystery Tour which was his concept.

Thank you, Peter Jackson, for this gift to the world. Seeing intimate details of these four men who’ve been in my life since age 8, has left me so happy! I think Heather in the studio was genius, as well as seeing John and Yoko and Paul and Linda interacting. It gave us Beatle fans a personal glimpse we all crave. They are all masters at their craft. I know nothing of musical composition but loved watching how these songs came from their brilliant minds to completion. I will keep my subscription to Disney just to watch over and over!

Best recap I've seen on the show! Being a Beatles fan since '63, and I was blown away and learned so much about the band and how they worked together on the songs. Enjoyed watching John and Paul having a blast playing on the rooftop😍😍!

Still haven’t seen this 3rd part but can’t wait to watch it. Heather spoke for lots of us with her expression. Kids are pretty honest about things. It would have been great if they had reworked more Beatles oldies for this project, and then performed them live. Paul agreeing with George about not playing the roof? That’s a rare one.

I have really loved this 3 part documentary and your observations Andrew. My biggest disappointment with this was the rooftop section where Mr Jackson employed split screen and playing around with the screen size ratios. After all the hype I had hoped to have seen the rooftop ‘concert’ without the street interviews. I could live with these spliced between the actual numbers whilst cameras were being reloaded with film etc but to break up actual performances of songs was a poor choice in my opinion. I also think we should have been allowed to see the filmed performances of LIB, TLAWR etc filmed for promos on the final day. I would also have had an outro showing what happened next like the intro we got on Part 1. A missed opportunity too not to feature pictures or film of all the major participants in the movie so many of whom have passed since Jan’69. In a kind of a BAFTA / Oscars type those we have lost type way. Could have been nice tribute. I felt the way part 3 was ended with just snippets of footage was not in keeping with the rest of the documentary. I’m hoping we get remastered original Let It Be movie along with Get Back 1,2&3 on the Blu-ray. I’d also like to see the 100 mins. version shown to Beatles families & friends. Don’t get me wrong I’ve loved this deep dive into Jan’69 and can’t wait to have the Blu-ray. Just feel the way it ended was a missed opportunity. Just my opinion and all opinions are valid.

Well, for someone who has been unable to see the documentaries, I want to thank you, Andrew, for being my eyes and ears, to an extent, on all of this. You gave us the facts good and straight. I do really think that most fans would've been happier watching the rooftop gig with all its stops and starts from beginning to end, without cutting to cops or those on the street, and, if anything, there is a golden opportunity to show just this as a bonus extra option on any future blue ray/dvd release, along with an extra 4 hours of footage that very few fans would complain about. As a story, the ominous cloud of Alan Klein naturally adds to our dread for the future, like telling someone not to walk under that ladder where the pot of paint lies at the top. Personally, I want to shake anyone complaining about McCartney being bossy when it was clear that there was no one else wanting to steer the ship and us, the punters, getting more music out of them collectively, as a result. Anyway, thanks for the review, Andrew. So when do you see a release date for a dvd/ blue ray release? Christmas 2023?

My favorite George Martin moment... When he comes through Apple reception and he gives a knowing look at the hidden camera

The recording sessions were a work in progress, later on the lyrics to the tracks were further refined and recording and remixing done in the following few months, Alan Klein proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back in the end, that’s not strange as it proved disastrous for the relationship between Paul and the other 3.

George Martin was critical. He is THE one who saw the potential in these boys and got it out of them which launched them to success levels the world had never seen before. His role at this point was essentially help them with the songs and arraignments, get them the sounds they wanted, and get the recording to sound the best possible. He did all that and then some.

Your videos have been such a great addition to watching the three episodes of Get Back. When the police arrived on the rooftop and the Beatles finished the last song with the words on the screen saying something like “this would be the last time the Beatles would perform together”, I felt gut punched, just like the day I heard they had broken up.

No one has mentioned the presence of young Alan Parsons as tape operator ;)

I was cool taking this journey with you, excellent discriptions thank you

Thanks Andrew for your great reviews... I watched them all on the day then watched your review after.... I agree totally about Paul it's all very well people saying Paul waw as far to bossy and in control the upshot was John was just going through the motions, George was frustrated that his contribution to the band was not being recognised and this led him to pour cold water on every idea Paul tried to put forward and Ringo just seemed to drift along in a dream world.. As a Beatle fan aged 52 I felt so sorry for Paul he was just hitting a brick wall continuously... However the music and film was fab

Very proud of Paul for being right about Klein

Great reviews Andrew, enjoyed All 3 of them, 👍✌ Thank You and Cheers🍺

The Beatles had lives outside of the studio. George's personal problems provoked the reaction in end of first part, I think. Anybody know what John pulled out of his pocket and quickly put back when he saw the camera on him? Fascinating watching their creative process. In retrospect, they should have de- Kleined that meeting!

I thought that the film was absolute genius. I have smiled and grinned and laughed through the three episodes like a new fan! I have loved The Beatles for 41 years and this project has only reinvigorated my love for this band. Well done Peter Jackson and well done Andrew Dixon on your, as always, even handed and spot on analysis. So sad it's over really!

I agree Andrew, I think the rooftop concert will be included in its entirety along with Let it Be and the long and winding road on a separate dvd/blu ray release. Again I agree with you regarding Paul's directing the band. I know George and John were to later criticise Paul for this, but neither of them two were willing to take the helm. As you say, the band could've quite easily ended after SGT Pepper. Whether some of Paul's decisions were right or wrong I don't know. One observation I noticed was Paul's Rickenbacker bass in the background. It had been stripped down to the wood finish which was the look it had during the Wings days. I've enjoyed your reviews for these three parts. Cheers

It’s worth remember that although there are 60 hours of footage from the Get Back sessions there were at least three, and sometimes four, cameras in operation, so many of the unused hours will be alternative angles of the events we’re now seeing for the first time. Given the amount of film wastage that goes into any production of this type, I suspect we’re being presented with pretty much everything screenable...

I also wondered what Mal Evans did - seeing him writing down lyrics and distributing them made a lot of sense as something that saves the guys a lot of time. The Get Back single had “Don’t Let Me Down “ on side B. They talk about putting Get Back out as a single - it was 1st stereo single released in US and was released as #1. Don’t Let Me Down for the single was recorded on Jan 28th 1969. John once said that every time Paul sang “get back to where you once belong” he looked at Yoko. I didn’t notice that myself but wasn’t looking for it either….

This was the best $8 for a month of disney that Ive ever spent. What a gift to us Beatles fans.

Maureen Starkey’s arrival - the true Beatles fan since the Cavern days - she recognized ‘One After 909’ immediately!

The kid interacting with Ringo, Paul and John was one of the best things about Get Back. It was a fun break from all of the boring scenes of them sitting around doing nothing or singing "Don't Let Me Down" so many times that I've gone from being indifferent to it, to disliking it.

I loved the scene with George asking johns permission to go and record his solo stuff! Well done on the great 3 part review so quickly Andrew 👍

This Peter Jackson film was absolutely fascinating to watch ! It was so real and fresh that I thought I was watching a current band ! Then you realize wow it was 51 years ago. This movie to me anyway , dispels the myth of this being a downer or a bummer . These guys really were enjoying themselves for the most part and really were a great band . They truly did love each other

Thanks Andrew. Have not seen the film, but your takes on the three episodes and your wonderful enthusiasm has been a real blast and a joy to watch.

I am now even more obsessed with The Beatles! These episodes are absolutely fantastic - no film about the band has yet given such an intense, deep insight. Absolutely great!

Very good review which I find myself in agreement with. It was a marathon for sure (all three episodes). I watched them with two kindred spirits and fortifying beers! The main thing that came out of it was Paul's frustration at the others' apathy. I sympathized with his work ethic in the face of Lennon's incessant mucking around (which became quite irritating). Curiously, later Lennon was much more productive and encouraging, this time in the face of Paul's apparent sour petulance. It was as if he was disenchanted with the vision he had in his head. Ultimately though, it all came together on the roof in what still astounds me as a superbly tight performance that owes so much to the telepathy of those four incredible musicians, honed from all those hours slogging it out in Hamburg. It needed a tighter edit but, all in all, it was superb.

I can understand the others boredom or maybe even feeling neglected at times with Paul directing so much but the fact of the matter is he was the hardest worker and best musician. Not saying he is the best writer as that is subjective. But the fact of the matter is the music ended up being great. Regardless, one band with 3 great writers who could also sing and play was destined to break up. Really heartwarming knowing how much they all helped Ringo. He is such a lovable guy and perfect drummer.

Firstly, I must say the very second I ended watching this 3 part documentary, I just wanted more, even the complete 57 hours taped to watch. I just want to add two quotes by Lennon in part one: 'if George quits, will get Clapton' and 'we split George's instruments now'. Typically John. Anyways, thumbs up to the different angles for the rooftop filming in this episode. And one thing I wasn't aware of is that Paul says 'Thanks, Mo' (to Maureen, Ringo's wife) at the end of the show because she appears so enthusiastically cheering. Paul even look at her as he says that. I always thought Paul said 'Thanks, Mal (Evans)'. And finally, Thank you Andrew for your 3 reviews on 'Get Back'!

Another great review! Bravo, Peter Jackson for delivering thrills! The Fab Four Forever!!!!

Loved the last words of the 3rd episode. You hear Paul say lets do one more take, and then George say What we've got loads. Classic.

Just finished watching part 3 and I'm still buzzing. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great review Andrew. I love the way order emerges out of chaos. It doesn't seem to matter about the shambles of rehearsals, when they do a take they snap into professional mode and produce wonders. It amazes me that after 53 years we are still obsessed by The Beatles. I sent a question for Paul when he gave an interview at the Royal Festival Hall a couple of weeks ago, but it didn't get asked. How did he feel about this when his own considerably longer solo career, great as it is, is regarded as secondary? I grew up listening to The Beatles but even people who weren't born at the time feel the same, so it can't be nostalgia.

It was wonderful in this final episode/3 to see The Beatles bring it all together once they assembled on the roof top to perform. I was particularly impressed with George's guitar work on "Don't Let Me Down," "One After 909," and "I've Got a Feeling." John was enjoying himself and really rocking on the numbers they played. Paul was belting it out on "I've Got a Feeling" (Take 1), and Ringo's drumming on all the songs was fantastic. Billy Preston to was superb, adding more depth to the songs by his keyboard playing. It was nice also to see beautiful Maureen Starkey in the audience as well. I expected after the roof top performance to see the film end with The Beatles performing a complete version of one of the songs from the "Let it Be" movie, particularly "The Long and Winding Road" which I thought would have been a great ending to the P.J film. All in all, it was a great 3 nights, and now will take the time to begin to re-watch them each again analyzing them more closely in segments. Thanks again Andrew for your careful reviews of each episode.

I think they could make an EP of the roof top concert with the best version of each song. Really enjoyed your video. Will be re watching the series again in a few days. Take care.

Thnx Andrew!! The movie shines a whole new light both on the record we’ve know over the years ànd the new Get Back book. All faces in the book look familiar now :-). Thnx for your splendid reviews!

Interesting that Lennons parting comment about passing the audition DID occur at the end of the rooftop gig, and not at the end of a different song as the Glyn Johns mix would have us believe

Are the two bobby's who stood in the Apple office during the concert still alive? I'd love to see an interview with them. They were quite decent and we must all be so thankful they were as laid back as they were.

Paul was always my favorite Beatle, and seeing him bring Linda and Heather into the studio made me love him even more.

It was so cute seeing Heather playing with the Beatles. It also shows how they are growing up (from goofy teens to parents)

Was keeping an eye on the remaining time left near the end and figured we weren’t going to see much from the last day. Was disappointed that we only saw brief clips during the end credits. I really was looking forward to seeing the album versions of Two Of Us and Let It Be and hopefully some wrap up about how the album was finally put together. Really hoping they release the 10 hr version, so that maybe we can hear the full version of the official take of Let It Be. Really think that would have made a more “suitable ending”.

I’ve loved every single minute of all 3 parts. The biggest revelation for me was that if you close your eyes and listen to Yoko and a 6 year old child….you can’t tell the difference.

Hi Andrew. I finished watching all the episodes this morning...loved every bit. I did enjoy pt2 & 3 more than pt1. The rooftop concert was great to watch.

George Martin was both the head of Parlophone and also the A&R person for the Beatles; so that was his role (A&R) and he was quite helpful, the film shows.

Thank you for your view of Paul having to lead the sessions with the insight to share who else in the group would. Paul has the gift to hear things in his head arrangement-wise that would work. Thanks Andrew.

PC plod and PC plod, the two Rays, comedy gold! Whilst watching this three part documentary it honestly felt like it was happening right now in 2021. How can something recorded 50 years ago not appear dated? Simple, it’s The Beatles 🖤

I loved this entire series and will rewatch all of it soon, I am sure! As much as I loved it, it has left me feeling a bit sad and melancholy. I first saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show when I was 10. I grew up with the Beatles who influenced me in many ways with music, dress and getting involved with TM in 1972. I see all the fun and creativity in this show and then think about the fact of this being 52 years ago and so many of the principal people are now gone - and for many years in a few cases. I see John Lennon laughing and singing and think about him being killed 41 years ago! Hard to grasp when you see them so young and creative in this film. (well - maybe John was not so creative in this film but you get what I mean). I wonder if there are others who feel this way after seeing it? I would imagine that people in my age group and have been Beatle fanatics since at least 1964 may feel similar when they watch this. I have enjoyed your recaps. The entire last 3 days must have been nothing but Beatles watching, recapping and doing the video for you. What does your shirt say? I can see the "I Saw The" but cannot read the last word.

I really like and appreciate this documentary series, one of my favorite music documentaries for a while I'd added.

At 1:50, you're very polite and generous to label anything coming out of Yoko's mouth as "singing."

I love these films. I’m slightly disappointed that the full versions of Two Of Us, Long and Winding Road & Let It Be weren’t shown. Another 15 minutes wouldn’t have mattered. Only nitpicking though as it’s probably the best Beatles documentary ever been made!

I just watched Part 3 again and it gets better every time. How lucky we are to be alive with the Beatles, to be fans and feel the sheer joy of the music. There is a moment when Paul sees the police on the roof that his happiness playing live SHINES. The music is transcendent.....there is no other word. John's humor and rock and roll bliss, George's amazing ability to play live when they didn't fully have it in rehearsal. Ringo offers more than we ever knew. That steadiness is the rock behind it all. They are all so happy in the recording studio after the roof. George wants to take over London and finally looks on board with the whole film. John and Paul say goodnight. Happy tears for us. What a gift this whole thing is, was and always will be.

As annoying as Michael Lindsay-Hogg was in part 1, let’s be thankful he was mindful enough to capture not only the rooftop concert, but also the people on the street and even the Apple lobby. I don’t think the Beatles themselves thought about the attention they’d get, let alone the possibility of police storming the lobby. The drama that would have been lost without that hidden camera…. Plus the camera going to the control room was a good idea, I don’t know why I never thought about the communication between George and Glyn in the basement and the people on the roof. Obviously there was a lot of planning going on for days for this to happen, and the fact that the Beatles couldn’t decide whether they wanted to do it until moments before must have been nerve-wracking for all involved.

Thank you so much for your insightful commentaries on all three parts of the Documentaries. Your reviews are always very much objective, and fun to watch. I am over the top with excitement in this new documentary, and really look forward To the eventual release of let it be. Again Thanks!

I watched the original Let It Be film yesterday, before I watched the new Get Back films. I thought it wasn't as depressing as I thought the first time I saw the film, in 1981 at a theater. It's still rather gloomy; the film quality is dark and bad, and the personal interactions in the film are dominated by the Paul/George argument, but the vast majority of the 80 minute film is the best takes of all the songs. Hogg was trying to present the best possible concert film, and he didn't do such a bad job. The original film isn't a good representation of the Get Back sessions, but as a concert film, which Hogg envisioned the project to be all along, his editing choices are understandable. With restored film and remixed audio, the original film will be less gloomy and improved, and I think will be reassessed positively.

I played professionally for 3-4 years - Demo 3 arenas and lots of roadwork. Funny memory: while driving to the cottage as a widower with me 2 Babies, They would be miffed at my version of I Dig a Pony. Begging me to stop. I'm near 60 now; played from 17-21 years of age - but it is a fond memory. I love the "rooftop"!

The interaction with the police was interesting given that we know from the later Abby Road outtakes that the police showed up often complaining about the noise. Mal should have had an official reprimand for touching those amps!

Fantastic summaries of all 3 episodes. I really enjoyed the way you presented them. Regarding the lack of a "coda" similar to the intro - I think the intro was needed to set the scene for what we were about to watch, but it may have been a conscious decision by PJ to end this thing on a high rather than bring it down with the details of the events to come.

The ending was a bit suprising, but with all the material still in the vault, its not a bad cliffhanger for the "next day" sessions... clever....

Just finished Pt 3 a little while ago... some thoughts - the chemistry between Ringo & Heather were priceless. Ringo came alive with her there - I'm still blown away by the documentary as a whole. It all took place in the 2nd month of my life, more than 50 years ago. 50! And I was a fly on the wall. - I plan to watch all three parts again with my Epiphone guitar in hand, ready to join in on their jams!

Hello Andrew its a beautiful day here in SW Florida 73 degrees and so i decided to wash my car and give Abbey Road a listen. Listening to you never give me your money after seeing Get Back really colored how i hear this song now a completely new context. Keep up he good work. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers.

They had a lot of enthusiasm paying 50’s songs - I wonder if any where full versions and maybe enough for a full album? Does Heather get writing credit on Yoko’s song? After all Heather adds new lyrics! (Screams)

I feel like we've just watched a really long episode of Big Brother where the Beatles are the contestants. We see them at work, at play, writing songs on the hoof, eavesdrop their conversations- conversations that we have no right to hear. Just absolutely brilliant from start to finish and with only a tiny element of bias - this is probably the greatest music documentary ever made - magnificent in every way. Hats off to Peter Jackson for the quality of the footage , same to Giles Martin for the mixing of the soundtrack. Now its all over, I feel kind of empty and ready now to see a few more hours of the bits Jackson left off.

I loved when Mal was telling the cops he wasn't going to do things he had no intention of doing. Fobbing them off basically!

George was a support figure in the month of January ‘69 BECAUSE the entire premise of Let it Be album/film project was to “get back” to their roots-when George was lead guitarist, not a co-equal song writer.

Well...I will give it to you straight. I hated the split screen during the rooftop concert. I had been looking forward to seeing The Beatles rooftop concert for the first time in bright, sharp, color, on my 65 inch TV, full screen the way it was first shown in the Let It Be movie, and what I got were small little pictures thought 90 percent of the concert footage. A total disappointment for me. I wanted to see The Beatles larger than life, and it was not to be. Then, they don't even show the three songs before the rooftop scene, except cut up during the credits.That is why I want the original movie released as it was in 1970, but fully restored. That is what would make me happy. The rest of part 3 was amazing. I loved it.

what you say about Paul is true . He didn't even WANT to be the "boss " as such. That's something we learned with this documentary , how much he hated to be the "leader " of the group . I'm a long time fan of the group and had always assumed he took on that role because he wanted to, but that myth was dispelled .