Originally broadcast live on Friday, March 14, 2003 this special edition features music from the lost Beatles tapes. These rare recordings were made during the filming of what became the film "Let it Be." They were stolen more than 30 years ago and remained missing until police recovered them in February 2003. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks about these recordings with Bruce Spizer, author of "The Beatles on Apple Records."
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The Lost Beatles Tapes
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On this segment: An introduction to the lost Beatles recordings. Includes early versions of "Don't Let Me Down," "I've Got A Feeling," Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," a piano improvisation from McCartney, "I'll Wait 'til Tomorrow," and Harrison's "All Things Must Pass."
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On this segment: Discussion of the Beatles breaking up. Includes "Sure to Follow," the birth of "Get Back," Chuck Berry's "Rock and Roll Music," early versions of "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window," and "Mean Mr. Mustard."
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On this segment: Finding these rare tapes. George walks. Includes "Common Wealth," a cover of Bob Dylan's "Mama You've Been On My Mind."
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On this segment: The formation of Apple Records. Billy Preston sits in on some sessions. Includes "Daydream," some chatter, "Save the Last Dance For Me," "Don't Let Me Down."
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On this segment: Producer Glyn Johns joins the Get Back sessions. Includes, cover of Eddie Cochran's "Twenty Flight Rock," a longer, early version of "Her Majesty."
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On this segment: Comparing producer Glyn Johns with Phil Spector. Includes "Two of Us," Lennon sings the early McCartney song, "I Lost My Little Girl," a slowed-down version of "Love Me Do," the Coasters' "Three Cool Cats," and an early version of "Let it Be."
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On this segment: The birth of "Let it Be." Includes multiple versions of "Let it Be" and an early version of "I Want You (She's So Heavy)."
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On this segment: More comparisons of producer Phil Spector and Glyn Johns, looking at "The Long And Winding Road." The rooftop concert, with versions of "I've Got A Feeling," and "Get Back."