Dec. 20, 2021
The Beatles “Get Back” Documentary - Sandbox Takeaway
“In the wake of manager Brian Epstein’s death in 1967, the Beatles were like four teenagers without a parent to prod them to finish their chores and focus their efforts. They admit as much in the film. In response to this lack of management, Paul becomes the de facto leader of the band, and must prod them in the songwriting process, in performing, and in seemingly all other band-related matters. Not only does he regret this fact, he also doesn’t like to be in that position and tells John as much in a private conversation caught on a hidden recording device. Paul knows this will lead to resentment on the part of the others in the band (and it does, in George’s case), but he does it nonetheless, for the good of the band and for the music they created. It is a case study in leadership and band dynamics as he tries to use a light touch to goad the members into going in what he sees as the right direction.”
From fantastic article on Sandbox
The thought of doing a live concert or tv show was mostly from Paul
The Beatles were creating an amazing amount of songwriting in 1969
George, not Yoko, appears to be the immediate source of breakup
Yoko and Linda are loving ever present partners
Paul was the reluctant driving force and leader of the band
John was peacemaker between Paul and George
Ringo was the affable jester and dark matter
Billy Preston was the 5th Beatle and so important
The support players roadies and engineers were doing a good job
The Beatles loved music
The Rooftop performance is a last glorious goodbye