Let It Be - The Beatles

  • The 'Mother Mary' in the lyrics refers to Paul McCartney's own mother, Mary, who died of cancer when he was 14.
  • Entered the US chart on 21 March 1970 and reached number 1. Spent 14 weeks in the charts (2 weeks at number 1).
  • Entered the UK chart on 15 March 1970 and spent 9 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 2.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 18 October 1970 and spent 1 week in the charts, reaching a high of number 43.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 11 March 1990 and spent 1 week in the charts, reaching a high of number 78.
  • Re-entered the UK chart on 21 November 2010 and spent 7 weeks in the charts, reaching a high of number 38.
  • Included in Johnnie's Jukebox chart. For more details visit BBC.