“Don’t Let Me Down” is a song by The Beatles, primarily written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. This powerful love song, released as a B-side to “Get Back” in 1969, showcases Lennon’s raw emotion and vulnerability towards Yoko Ono.
The song’s recording sessions were part of the “Let It Be” project, and it features Billy Preston on keyboard, adding a soulful layer to the track.
The song’s structure and style, growing from changes reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac’s “Albatross,” highlights the band’s musical ingenuity. Paul McCartney’s arrangement of instrumental and vocal parts, along with George Harrison’s guitar work, contributes to the song’s unique sound.
Despite being a B-side, “Don’t Let Me Down” achieved significant success, reaching number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
“Don’t Let Me Down” has been praised as one of The Beatles’ most powerful love songs, with its raw emotion and honesty resonating with listeners. The song has appeared on several Beatles compilations and in the “Let It Be” film.
The YouTube video for the song has garnered over 510 million views, making it the most viewed video on The Beatles’ official channel
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