Ah, the confusing part. Let It Be was released in May 1970, weeks before Paul’s big “I quit” announcement. It was supposed to be a return to basics, a “get back” to live recording. Instead, it was a document of four people who couldn’t stand being in the same room. The Let It Be film shows them bickering like tired siblings. It’s painful to watch, like seeing your parents fight at a restaurant.
The Beatles were 'doomed' after John Lennon's pivotal life change
Then, on April 10, 1970, Paul released a solo album. Inside, he included a fake interview where he said, “I’m not working with the Beatles anymore.” The world went into shock. That press release was the gunshot. The lawsuit in December was just the paperwork.
The Side Drama You Didn’t Ask For
Here’s the ironic part: John Lennon had been the one who actually wanted out first. He spent 1969 telling everyone, “The Beatles are over.” But when Paul made it official, John got mad. He felt Paul had stolen his thunder. Only in a band of geniuses would the guy who quit first get annoyed that the other guy announced it.
And Ringo? He was just tired. He took a vacation to Sardinia. George was busy gardening and writing All Things Must Pass. Meanwhile, the press had a field day. “Beatles Split” was the headline that broke every coffee shop conversation.
