"Get Back" tells the story of the end of The Beatles, sessions with the goal of a live performance, followed with a new album.
This was absolutely fantastic. To see the Fab Four intermingling, to witness the creative process, the dynamic between John and Paul, George's unhappiness with the group, was remarkable.
This was the brainchild of Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the son of actress Geraldine Fitzgerald and Sir Edward Lindsay-Hogg - except that it turned out that his father was really Orson Welles.
With the death of their manager, Paul McCartney reluctantly became the "head" of the band, intending to give them focus. Lennon was very involved with Yoko Ono (who sat next to John at all times); George was unhappy; and the affable Ringo seemed to be in the background, a friend to everyone.
When George says he's leaving - and leaves - there isn't much reaction. It's almost as if it dawns on them later as to what actually happened. "If he's not back by Tuesday, we'll get Clapton," John says. After two meetings with George, he returns, with the promise that they will continue working in Apple's studio rather than at Twickenham, and that all talk of live performance be shelved - permanently.
In a fascinating discussion between John and Paul, which was obtained by a hidden microphone, we learn more about their dynamic. Both are resentful of the other taking charge. Lennnon accuses McCartney of rejecting other peoples' ideas because -- "I'm Paul McCartney."
McCartney acknowledges, "You have always been boss, and I've been sort of secondary boss." With Epstein's gone, and Lennon involved with Ono, McCartney filled the void. That seemingly bothered Harrison, who would have been happier with Lennon.
It was finally decided that the Beatles would do a rooftop concert. Fascinating to see people walk by the building, stop, and realize what's going on. The group followed up with the album Let it Be. I'm not sure any of them ever did.
This was absolutely fantastic. To see the Fab Four intermingling, to witness the creative process, the dynamic between John and Paul, George's unhappiness with the group, was remarkable.
This was the brainchild of Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the son of actress Geraldine Fitzgerald and Sir Edward Lindsay-Hogg - except that it turned out that his father was really Orson Welles.
With the death of their manager, Paul McCartney reluctantly became the "head" of the band, intending to give them focus. Lennon was very involved with Yoko Ono (who sat next to John at all times); George was unhappy; and the affable Ringo seemed to be in the background, a friend to everyone.
When George says he's leaving - and leaves - there isn't much reaction. It's almost as if it dawns on them later as to what actually happened. "If he's not back by Tuesday, we'll get Clapton," John says. After two meetings with George, he returns, with the promise that they will continue working in Apple's studio rather than at Twickenham, and that all talk of live performance be shelved - permanently.
In a fascinating discussion between John and Paul, which was obtained by a hidden microphone, we learn more about their dynamic. Both are resentful of the other taking charge. Lennnon accuses McCartney of rejecting other peoples' ideas because -- "I'm Paul McCartney."
McCartney acknowledges, "You have always been boss, and I've been sort of secondary boss." With Epstein's gone, and Lennon involved with Ono, McCartney filled the void. That seemingly bothered Harrison, who would have been happier with Lennon.
It was finally decided that the Beatles would do a rooftop concert. Fascinating to see people walk by the building, stop, and realize what's going on. The group followed up with the album Let it Be. I'm not sure any of them ever did.