Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ White Album, so I thought I’d grouse around YouTube looking for a cool clip for today’s Pullin’ ‘Tubes. Yet, I got sidetracked and instead came across a incredibly fascinating video of the recording of Don’t Let Me Down.

When The Beatles headed into Twickenham Studios in 1969 to record what would wind up being Let It Be they brought a film crew with them to record a documentary about the making of the LP. The resulting film, Let It Be, shows the turbulent struggles that led to the band breaking up. For instance, it must’ve been so annoying to have Yoko sitting around adding nothing. Some of the outtakes from the sessions circulate including this montage…

More From the Let It Be Sessions:

• The Beatles Argue With George Martin
• The Beatles Cover Themselves
• The Making of Get Back (The Song)
• Performing Two of Us w/ Scottish Accents

Scott Bernstein

Scott Bernstein co-founded Hidden Track in October 2006 and was managing editor until taking over as EiC in January 2008. Scotty also writes for Relix Magazine and curates YEMblog.com.

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