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
The Beatles Collection version found on the British "Rarities" compilation. The American edition of the box set was a limited edition of only 3000 numbered copies. The limited availability of the American release resulted in the British release becoming popular as an import into the US. "The Beatles Collection" did not include a number of Beatles recordings, including those released on the "Magical Mystery Tour" album. This album had been released in the United States in 1967, but it was not counted among the group's official catalogue because it was not issued in the United Kingdom until 1976. The collection also omitted the