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beatlemaniac

Oct 22, 2001, 08:15 PM

Hi everyone,
does anyone know anywhere where I can get the Let It Be video? Has it even been released?

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Beatleboy

Oct 22, 2001, 08:42 PM

Hi beatlemaniac,

As you probably know, "Let It Be" is commercially unavailable anywhere in the world, at this point. I may be wrong, but I believe that Apple has been sitting on a remastered version of the movie for nearly ten years. For some reason, they won't put it out (perhaps they're waiting for the "right moment" to release it). However, I do think it was once commercially released on VHS and Videodisc back in the early 80's, but they didn't stay around for long. On the other hand, there are bootleg versions of "Let It Be" making the rounds on Ebay. Maybe you should try your luck there. Hope this helps you out.

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FPSHOT

Oct 22, 2001, 09:03 PM

There are a few offered at E-Bay, one even ending today
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetRe sult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=let+it+be (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=let+it+be)

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Oct 24, 2001, 06:23 PM

Yeah, ebay is easily your best bet.

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jtal909

Oct 24, 2001, 06:52 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Beatleboy:
Hi beatlemaniac,

As you probably know, "Let It Be" is commercially unavailable anywhere in the world, at this point. I may be wrong, but I believe that Apple has been sitting on a remastered version of the movie for nearly ten years. For some reason, they won't put it out (perhaps they're waiting for the "right moment" to release it). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Martin Lewis said at a Beatlefest when asked the same question, that George H is the holdout for re-releasing the film.

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bearkat77

Oct 27, 2001, 02:47 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jtal909:
Martin Lewis said at a Beatlefest when asked the same question, that George H is the holdout for re-releasing the film.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Something about the quarrel he and Paul had on George's guitar playing.

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beatlemethisbeatlemethat

Oct 28, 2001, 05:33 PM

They have an ebay auction for LIB on DVD in Japan. Could that mean it's not far from being released on DVD in the US?
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1479558553

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bearkat77

Oct 28, 2001, 08:04 PM

But I don't have a DVD player. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cry3.gif

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Oct 30, 2001, 09:28 PM

Get one. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Harbidge

Nov 19, 2001, 10:08 AM

I've got a copy of it. It's a bootleg I bought from eBay. It's a bit depressing to watch and and boring. The best part definitly is the rooftop concert at the end.

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Nov 19, 2001, 12:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Harbidge:
It's a bit depressing to watch and and boring.

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I agree the atmosphere is very tense. But every Beatles fan should watch it at least once.

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Beatleboy

Nov 19, 2001, 12:54 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Siobhan:
I agree the atmosphere is very tense. But every Beatles fan should watch it at least once.

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It's a good way to see how band breaks up. Aside from the rooftop performance, it's depressing to watch because it's obvious that the four of them were just going through the motions, at that point.

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alliesun

Nov 19, 2001, 08:51 PM

yes, sometimes it's even hard for me to watch the last anthology videos. i mean, in no way do i discredit their incredible solo work as four individuals - it is just sad to see their boyish camraderie diminish. however, definitely a must watch (like siobhan said) for any beatles fan.
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McCharlenstar

Nov 21, 2001, 12:03 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Siobhan:
I agree the atmosphere is very tense. But every Beatles fan should watch it at least once.

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Good suggestion! I Will!!

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C-Moon

Nov 21, 2001, 09:15 AM

I remember seeing it at the Senator Theater a long time ago, and it was kind of sad seeing the tension and frustration between them. If it ever comes out, I'm getting a copy of it. It's part of their history, if nothing else.

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McCharlenstar

Nov 27, 2001, 02:48 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Beatleboy:
It's a good way to see how band breaks up. Aside from the rooftop performance, it's depressing to watch because it's obvious that the four of them were just going through the motions, at that point.

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It's always hard to say goodbye!!This one would be worth watching!!

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ward

Nov 29, 2001, 01:21 PM

Not all the scenes are tense though, the Billy Preston footage is incredible. Did you see the way they all started joking and playing around once he came onto the scene. Also "The Two of Us" scenes were really interesting to watch how that song developed and changed in the studio. I think it's probablly their most interesting movie.

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old_moon_shining

Dec 01, 2001, 03:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By ward:
I think it's probablly their most interesting movie.
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I have never seen it and I think that it is something I need to search out.
I have noticed that in a tribute to George, the last few days on TV, they have been using the footage of the row with Paul. Probably wouldn't have been my choice.

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bearkat77

Dec 01, 2001, 09:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
I have never seen it and I think that it is something I need to search out.
I have noticed that in a tribute to George, the last few days on TV, they have been using the footage of the row with Paul. Probably wouldn't have been my choice.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Definitely the wrong choice of footage to use.

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jtal909

Dec 02, 2001, 06:21 AM

George was the holdout for the rerelease of the film, most likely because of that scene. Not one I would have used either.

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Angelle

Dec 02, 2001, 09:44 AM

I've never seen it. What was the row with Paul like? Were they yelling at each other?

Angelle

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jtal909

Dec 02, 2001, 12:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Angelle:
I've never seen it. What was the row with Paul like? Were they yelling at each other?

Angelle

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They weren't yelling and it was hardly a row at all really. George was a bit put off by Paul telling him how to play a guitar part and as they were sitting there George said something like, " If you want me to play it that way I will, I'll play however you want or I won't play at all!"
I personally never thought it was that big a deal.

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Siobhan

Dec 02, 2001, 12:59 PM

I think I remember reading that it was after that argument that George went home and announced he had 'quit' the Beatles.

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old_moon_shining

Dec 02, 2001, 01:21 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jtal909:

I personally never thought it was that big a deal.
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No they are very quiet and civilized about it. I personally can't feel that this is the reason that George wouldn't let the thing be re-released. I mean everyone has already seen it and George was one to call a spade a spade, wasn't he? He has made mention of it at times too. What's the big deal. To my mind there is something wrong with that story.

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GlassOnion

Dec 02, 2001, 06:29 PM

I will probably get it when it's widely available,but only for completions sake. It is a sad and depressing film to watch. Watching the band break up and fight just hurts too much.
I did have the good fortune,tho,to see it on the BIG SCREEN several years ago at a RockFilmFest.

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peaceflame

Dec 02, 2001, 07:49 PM

i think it was witty of george to say those things to paul (he was being somewhat demanding), the one about "i am only here to please you" or whatever it was, and i think the "right time" to release the video should be pretty soon, dontcha think??? w/ george and all....*sobs*

the only part of the movie i have seen was on the tributes to george.

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biglou114

Dec 02, 2001, 11:05 PM

I can get a bootleg copy of the VHS for $17.99 near me on cape cod

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McCharlenstar

Dec 03, 2001, 05:44 AM

Even the "Quiet" one had to speak his mind once in awhile,Huh??

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peaceflame

Dec 03, 2001, 10:48 AM

when does everyone think it will come out again? im getting impatient.

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Nerk Sister

Dec 03, 2001, 05:16 PM

The book "Get Back" by Doug Sulpy is a good one to read about these sessions. George did not leave immediately after the argument with Paul but over an argument with John that was not taped. It seems that he was irritated with both John and Paul during this time. It bothered me that the tributes the other night showed the argument between Paul and George and almost nothing about them working on the Anthology. It doesn't come across to me like a serious argument in Let It Be anyway - only irritation with each other.
I did read where Michael Lindsey Hogg (the director of Let It Be)said that he believed it wasn't being reissued because George was opposed to it. Apparently it was a painful period for George.
I would love to have a good quality release of this with some outtakes.

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bearkat77

Dec 03, 2001, 09:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By peaceflame:
some people say it will be rereleased soon, on DVD with about an hour of extra footage.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

There's plenty of footage to add, if that's what they want to do. The movie has a running time of 88 minutes. There were hundreds of hours on tape when filming stopped. Even if they add the footage after the original "rough cut", there'll be 210 minutes.

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peaceflame

Dec 03, 2001, 11:04 PM

well i read some articles and found that George never wanted the movie rereleased again because of the fights and everything. some people say it will be rereleased soon, on DVD with about an hour of extra footage. others say it might never be rereleased. signs point to soon though, so i will be waiting!!!
*cross your fingers!!!*

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peaceflame

Dec 04, 2001, 11:35 PM

yeah, i heard there were seven hours of film.

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Dec 14, 2001, 07:33 AM

More likely 70 hours of film....
In case you were wondering as well(and I am digressing slightly) a lot of the "Get Back" Sessions were mastered from the film soundtrack as none of the Twickenham stuff was ever recorded.

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Jan 09, 2002, 10:47 PM

I thought too big a deal was made of that so-called "argument" too. It may sound kind of bias, but I actually found George's response rather endearing, as opposed to sarcastic or frustrated, or however else he may have tried to come across. He had, after all, earned his place in the group, and "the quiet one" was, probably a little tired of being "quiet".

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beatle_g girl

Jan 09, 2002, 10:54 PM

...and what was all that commotion during "all things must pass"?? I always wondered whether there was a little "sabotage" at work. But George does get a little more insistent and bolder in his singing as it goes along...but there seems to be a lot of impatient and/or intolerance of this song, or the spirit of this song or whatever,. The beauty of it manages to come across just the same, if you refuse to become distracted by the distractions. Just seems to be a lot of non-cooperation...Just fits in, I guess, with the overall feel of the film.

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beatle_g girl

Jan 09, 2002, 10:56 PM

Re: anthology 3

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Sally

Jan 10, 2002, 02:24 AM

Hardly an argument, bet they had bigger barnys than that in their time. Good on George for saying that though, Paul was being abit of a knob and needed telling. Shame for Paul really because I expect they could all be knobs at times but Paul got caught on camera.

Wouldn't be true friends if they didn't fight, like brothers and sisters, would be odd if there was no quarreling.

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