Playing via Spotify Playing via YouTube. Yeah There will be an answer, let it be. The earliest known performance of "Let It Be" occurred on January 3, 1969, during rehearsals for the LIB project. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1970 Vinyl release of Let It Be on Discogs. It was rehearsed over 38 times on January 8, 9, 25-27, 29, and 31, 1969; Take 27 from the 31st was used as the basis for the official release. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire … Song information for Let It Be - Aretha Franklin on AllMusic Lyrics to 'Let It Be' by Aretha Franklin. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine on until tomorrow, let it be. Let it be, let it be. FAVORITE (7 fans) Aretha Franklin. And in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of me Let It Be Aretha Franklin Buy This Song. "Let It Be" has been covered numerous times by various artists. Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. "Let It Be" by The Beatles is a cover of Aretha Franklin's "Let It Be". Let it be, let it be. Watch the video for Let It Be from Aretha Franklin's Soul Queen for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. When I find myself in times of trouble Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. I wake up to the sound of music Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be, There will be an answer, let it be. Watch the video for Let It Be from Aretha Franklin's Soul Queen for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Among the most notable are: 1970: Aretha Franklin released her version in January 1970 (before the Beatles'), on the album This Girl's in Love with You, along with her cover of "Eleanor Rigby". Listen to both songs on WhoSampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes.