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Summary: WORDS OF WISDOM
Review: "speaking words of wisdom..let it be," that when this DVD is released it contain the often bootlegged outtakes of the Beatles last film Let it Be (1970). It would be to their benefit since this film has not been re-released since 1981. I own an original copy which I took from a rental store back in 1986 but that too is VHS and the DVD bootleg versions are inferior since they are just copies of the VHS version. So, if you haven't seen this film...it's got raw performances, witty attitudes, terribly great false starts and a plathora of songs oozing out of the four Beatles from more places they'd care to show you...but it works in the end!
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Summary: Not to be missed Beatles item
Review: "Let it be" was previously released in VHS and LD format. It would be it a pity for the Beatles fans that this movie is not available in DVD format as it is a not-to-be missed item for most Beatles fans.
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Summary: Let It Be
Review: ... January 30, 1969, the Beatles performed on the rooftop of Apple Records in London. The last time the group played together. The memories of that day will always live in the hearts of all Beatles fans. To the DVD, we can all hope and sing - Let it be, let it be. There will be an answer, let it be.
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Summary: Yoko.....UGH
Review: Anything this intimate on the Beatles is a must have. However, the editing is atrocious! The sound isn't much better during the Twickenham Studios section. Yoko is miserable. The rooftop set makes up for it all, though. I doubt they will ever release this on DVD. It's pretty depressing stuff, watching a great band break up.........and Yoko is MISERABLE!!
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Summary: If it i sn't released soon, it may be too late
Review: As Beatle fans grow older there will come a time that no one will be interested in this DVD being released. It would certainly benefit Paul and the others wives to release it sooner than later. Some inside info I was able to get suggests Paul thought it was out there already. If and when it does get released I am sure consent of the other Beatles wives would be required. I certainly hope they don't change anything for a new release, in fact I am hoping they put out an original Let It Be release on DVD and also follow up with a second release showing some of the hundreds of hours of tape took during that taping that were never published. In fact they could probably produce about 5 full lenght DVD's using all the recorded video taken during the practice and filming of this all time great movie.
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Summary: The Beatles' swan song
Review: Before pulling it together for "Abbey Road" later that year, The Beatles limped through sessions for "Get Back", which would finally be released as "Let It Be" in 1970 with a little help from Phil Spector. John was more or less pleased with the end result - "When I heard it I didn't puke" - but Paul was said to have been horrified by the chorus of female voices on "The Long and Winding Road". The recording sessions seem to be less than pleasurable; Paul lectures George on how to play guitar and George snaps back while John merely glares when Paul starts in on him. Ringo sits off on the periphery during these tense moments. It's not all sour apples, though. There's some laughter and cheerful jamming in the studio, and the finale is the riveting concert on the roof of Apple that brings the town to a standstill. Distribution of this film has been slim to none over the past twenty years, so let's hope for a DVD release soon!
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Summary: Let It When?
Review: Being born in 1968,I didn't see it first run in 1970.I even missed out on it in 1981 on VHS and LD.I can only read and hear about how miserable the Beatles were early 1969.I have seen snippets like the now famous Paul and George snit.Sorry John but Yoko was a visual nuisance.It is only recently that I have learned to like her.To the surviving Beatles or whoever hold the rights to that tape,release it on DVD so people like me (and there are alot of us) can appreciate it.
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Summary: A sad film of them breaking up right in front of the cameras
Review: But an uplifting ending as they give their final performance on the roof of Apple records with John and his great gift of wit when he thanked everybody "and hoped we passed the audition"..Let It Be is a great gift from the past and both the bootleg produced by George Martin and Phil Spector's with exception of the "long and winding road" are greatLP's and wish they were still here with us.I love you John Paul Gearge and Ringo.
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Summary: We want Let It Be
Review: I agree that this important Beatles film should be on DVD. I see on EBay that sellers are listing for sale this film on DVD - so are they selling bootlegs or what? Many of their listings purport to be of a limited edition official DVD! So what is going on here? Release an OFFICIAL digitally remastered version of LET IT BE (similar to A hard day's night) and put the bootleggers out of business!!!
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Summary: I can't believe what EMI is doing to the fans!
Review: I agree, we must have better than bootleg copies of this video. It's great! Paul teaching the chords to Maxwell's Silver Hammer, the fabulous medley of oldies, the rooftop concert. This video has it all! A must for the collector (like me), and great for the fans. True, it's not the happiest movie, but it's nonetheless a historical document. The only non-bootleg material we have of the Let it Be sessions is on the Anthology videos, which are also out of print & not on DVD! I can't believe they're doing this to the fans!Now would also be a good time to bring up the fact that there is very little non-bootleg material out there...Where's Shea Stadium? Where's Hollywood Bowl? Candlestick Park? Rock Show? It's not here...it's criminal not to have ANY of these things out on DVD! I can say two things: Thank God for bootlegs, and we need Let It Be!
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