The Beatles: Punctuation Perfection

The Classiest Use of A Period by History’s Most Impactful Musicians

Abbey Road was the Beatles 12th UK album release and was the final original album they recorded. Technically, their 13th and final album was Let It Be which was released in 1970, but except for “I Me Mine”, all the tracks were recorded in January/February of 1969 and were destined for the disappointing documentary of the same title. It was during this period that they played the famous rooftop concert, their final live performance. So, based on their songwriting and recording timeline, Abbey Road was their final creative project.

Abbey Road was an extremely successful album topping the American chart for 11 weeks, qualifying it for the label of punctuation perfection. It represented their final mark on their music legacy. But this article isn’t bestowing that honor on the album; rather it goes to the albums ending song titled “The End”, which was the final song recorded for the album and was also the last song ever recorded with all four Beatles present. Note: John wasn’t present for the January 1970 recording session of “I Me Mine”.