Let It Be (song) set a number of milestones. See List of "Billboard" Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones. "Let It Be" has been covered numerous times by various artists: Let It Be (song) "Let It Be" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released in March 1970 as a single, and (in an alternate mix) as the title track of their album "Let It Be". At the time, it had the highest debut on the "Billboard" Hot 100, beginning its chart run at number 6. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney. It was their final single before McCartney
Yesterday (Beatles song) Yesterday (Beatles song) "Yesterday" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon–McCartney), and first released on the album "Help!" in the United Kingdom in August 1965. "Yesterday", with the B-side "Act Naturally", was released as a single in the United States in September 1965. While it topped the American chart in October the song also hit the British top 10 in a cover version by Matt Monro. The song also appeared on the UK EP "Yesterday" in March 1966 and the Beatles' US album "Yesterday and Today", released in June 1966.