The Beatles: Get Back Season 1 Episode 3 Part 3: Days 17-22
- November 27, 2021
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9.4 (1,451)
The Beatles: Get Back season 1 episode 3, titled "Part 3: Days 17-22," continues to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process of The Beatles' final studio album, Let It Be. The episode covers a span of five days and highlights the band's progress and setbacks as they work to complete the album.
The first day of this episode, day 17, starts with Paul McCartney leading the band in a sing-along of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" and "Rocky Raccoon" while John Lennon and George Harrison seem to be preoccupied with their own instruments. The mood is lighthearted and playful as the band laughs and jokes around while they work on their songs.
However, tensions begin to rise on day 18 as the band starts to argue over various aspects of their music. George becomes increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress they are making and decides to leave the studio early. Paul and John continue to work on their individual songs, "Let It Be" and "Don't Let Me Down," respectively.
Days 19 and 20 are somewhat uneventful, with the band continuing to work on their songs and rehearse their setlist for their upcoming live performance. However, things take a turn for the worse on day 21 when George abruptly quits the band and storms out of the studio. The band is left in shock and unsure of how to proceed without one of its members.
Despite the setback, Paul, John, and Ringo Starr continue to work on their music on day 22. They discuss potential replacements for George and even consider asking Eric Clapton to join the band. However, they ultimately decide to continue on as a trio and make the best of the situation.
Overall, "Part 3: Days 17-22" of The Beatles: Get Back gives viewers an intimate look at the final days of The Beatles' recording process. The episode showcases both the highs and lows of their emotions and provides insight into the creative process that went into making one of their most iconic albums.