Let It Be Trivia Questions

Actually, "The Long and Winding Road" was the final single released before the breakup, though "Let It Be" was recorded earlier.

In the dream, his mother Mary appeared and told him, "It will be all right." Paul later said the phrase "Let it be" came from that moment.

Paul McCartney played the piano himself. Billy Preston did play organ on many Beatles sessions, but not piano on this track.

McCartney hated Spector's lush orchestral additions, especially on "The Long and Winding Road." He later released a stripped-down "Let It Be... Naked" version.

The cover photo was actually taken at the Beatles' Apple Corps building in London, but on the ground floor, not the rooftop. The rooftop was used for their final concert.

The song includes a backing vocal choir, unusual for the Beatles. It was arranged by Paul and producer George Martin to give it a gospel feel.

This is a myth. The working title was always "Let It Be." The "Brother Malcolm" rumor likely stems from confusion with another song.

The single released in 1970 has a shorter, less polished solo by George Harrison, while the album version has a longer, more refined solo, also by George.