Beatles enthusiasts have crowned legendary songwriter Paul McCartney the greatest member of the iconic quartet, attributing the decision to one specific song.
The track, penned by McCartney and a staple in his setlists, has been hailed as one of The Beatles’ finest creations.
Fans remain captivated by the masterpiece, and a recently shared recording session clip has left many astonished.
The segment, extracted from Peter Jackson’s docuseries Get Back, captures the astonishing moment McCartney begins to assemble the legendary tune.
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are seen watching on as McCartney brings the piece to life. A social media user pointed out that the other members’ reactions during the session serve as proof of McCartney’s unparalleled status within the band.
A viral post by @historyrock_ features McCartney strumming Let it Be for his peers, leaving onlookers convinced that his brilliance surpasses that of his fellow Beatles.
One comment reads: “It was Paul’s group. The others were the best support musicians he ever had.”
A second fan added: “Beautiful song! Love the expressions of Harrison, Lennon and Star. Can you imagine being in a group with all that immense talent and one says oh, listen to this I just thought of, and it’s all magical.”
Others lauded Harrison and Lennon for their instinctive contributions to the song as it was unveiled to them for the first time.
One fan expressed admiration for the Beatles’ harmony, writing: “I love how John and George immediately lock in with the harmonies – which add so much to an already great melody. Even when they didn’t like each other very much, there was an undeniable synergy between them all.”
Another enthusiast noted the band’s recognition of a hit in the making, adding: “John would have known the piece pretty intimately already(or it least most of it), but you can see in Ringo and George’s faces, that they knew they were listening to the bones of what was going to be a very strong song for the band when it was completed.”
The iconic track “Let it Be” has led some fans to hail McCartney as one of history’s finest songwriters.
A commenter remarked on McCartney’s varied talents: “I don’t love all of McCartney’s stuff, but this is a great song, and he had many with the Beatles, and several afterwards. And he was a tremendous innovator on the bass. He stands very tall among giants.”
Another chimed in with a bold statement: “Another nail in the coffin of who is the best Beatle.”
Reflecting on a pivotal Beatles documentary moment, a third fan observed: “This was the moment in Get Back where I seriously saw the awe in John Lennon’s eyes as if to say, ‘I better stop screwing around.’ Let’s be honest…… Dig A Pony wasn’t exactly on par with Let it Be or The Long and Winding Road.”