The Beatles' final album, "Let It Be," included a song that was considered John Lennon's cry for help.
On May 8 53 years ago, The Beatles released its what-would-be last album, "Let It Be." The 13th album was dropped less than a month before the famous boy group members decided to call it quits after a decade of performing together.
John Lennon's Song "Don't Let Me Down" Explored
The 1970 album ran for 35 minutes, with the original release presenting two sides of songs to fans. The next versions included "Two of Us," "Across the Universe," "The Long and Winding Road," "For You Blue," "Get Back," "Let It Be," and "Don't Let Me Down."
The latter track was part of the album as a primary release, and it was considered the late Beatle's emotional song.
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According to Express UK, "Don't Let Me Down" was not officially included on the album. Still, it became one of the most popular songs released by the Fab Four. In fact, The Beatles' rooftop performance of the song remains the most-viewed video on the band's YouTube channel, with more than 435 million views.
"Don't Let Me Down" Was A Cry For Help
Paul McCartney noted that Lennon created the song based on his relationship with his second wife, Yoko Ono. He revealed the story to Barry Miles for his 1997 biography, "Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now."
"John was with Yoko. And had escalated to heroin and all the accompanying paranoias and he was putting himself out on a limb," he said. "I think that as much as it excited and amused him, and the same time it secretly terrified him."
McCartney claimed that Lennon's relationship with Ono was a tough thing to swallow at that time. Thus, his late bandmate created the song as a genuine plea and a cry for help.
He also applauded Lennon's decision to speak to Ono through the track and tell her that she must never let him down as he showed his vulnerability.
Before his death, Lennon himself reflected on the heartfelt song saying that instead of feeling pleased if someone would notice him drowning and help him, he would just scream. For his part, he opted to create the song to open up to the public.
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