Paul McCartney Reveals Why He Wrote 'Let It Be'

Sir Paul McCartney takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself.


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[saifdes]

I love his energy when he answers the same question for the umpteenth time.

[robinsinpost]

"So I went to the piano and wrote it".
He just got up and wrote one of the most beautiful songs ever.

[flashknight]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard Paul talk about this before…

[InAbundanceWithAubrey-bvrh]

What a beautiful way to honour his Mother’s advice after her passing. That song is timeless.

[Alden]

“Because you are actually there with your mother … “ How wonderful and inspiring.

[BertaAlvarez-erfp]

Paul McCartney always will be my favorite Beatle❤❤🎸🎸🎸🎸

[amyubico]

Paul Mc Cartney...so down to earth..
Lovely soul.

[moemcgovern]

Brilliant connection with your mother. Let it Be.

[GraftedOliveBranch]

'Let it be' would have to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[simongaskill]

Let It Be is my favorite song ever. It’s helped me through many struggles in my life

[cristinalavilla]

It is the most beautiful song they made... well, he made. A very moving story and a really great advise ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[philokevetch]

Thank you for sharing this Paul. Your mum would be proud of you.

[PopRocksV]

It hits you like a ton of bricks when you know the meaning of the song. So beautiful.

[jimmyjameson]

One of the great songs ever. Ever. Genius.

[JuanMorales-rbct]

i can't belive this legend is still alive

[sandralynnobsniuk]

God Bless you and Ringo. Only original Beatles left.

[busterholmsimonsen]

"whisper words of wisdom let it be" what an artist ❤❤❤❤❤

[ryandhall]

That song is sacred to me. It’s pulled me out of some of the deepest and darkest holes.

[aguaslimpidas]

What amount of stress this man has passed thru. A real winner in his own way. Thanks for sharing

[philipgwilliam]

Paul's talent is something unusual. He is so creative and brilliant. He can do so many styles of music so effortlessly it's kinda unreal.