Jared Halley performs here an awe-inspiring a cappella rendition of ‘Let It Be’ by The Beatles, and it has viewers raving with admiration!
It’s hard to believe that the classic ‘Let It Be’ is now nearly 55 years old. Released on March 6, 1970, the song was the last single that the group released before writer and singer Paul McCartney left the band. While he was experiencing sadness over the breakup of the band, he may have had something else in mind when he wrote ‘Let It Be.’
The Liverpool legend shared with James Corden on Carpool Karaoke in 2018 that ‘Let It Be’ was inspired by his mother, who died of cancer when he was 14. He said, “I had a dream in the Sixties where my mum, who died came to me in a dream and was reassuring me, saying: ‘It’s gonna be OK. Just let it be…’”
Paul McCartney’s mother was named Mary, which has been cited as the reason behind the ‘Mother Mary’ lyric. However, when asked if the words reference the Virgin Mary, Mr. McCartney has left it up to his fans’ interpretation.
Whatever the origin, the song is an anthem to accepting things as they are. Here are four lines from the first verse of “Let It Be:”
‘When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom
Let it be’
When Jared Halley sings The Beatles’ hit song, he doesn’t use a guitar and an orchestra as in the original recording. He does the ballad in a completely different way—one voice, many parts, and no instruments. His version is astonishing!
The video, which combines a multitude of parts and pieces related to music and video production, is mesmerizing! Nick Wright wrote the arrangement, and Jared Halley, in addition to singing, acted as the producer.
Jared delights with this pure and yet updated version of the classic, and commenters love it!
Here are three of the nearly 140 comments about Jared’s performance:
@tessasullivan2721 shared, “With my eyes closed, I can almost picture myself in a chapel, listening as his voice resonates from the warm wood walls. Possibly the most evocative version I've ever heard.”
“Beautiful rendition. Thank you Jared for always honouring the songs with your voice,” commented user @ScottRandolph-dd7dr.
@johnnymos shared appreciation as well, writing, “One of my mom’s favorite songs by far. She went over the rainbow 5 years ago and I always cry happy and sad tears alike when hearing this song. Thank you so much for bringing this one back in such beautiful form and art.”
One thing is for sure, Jared Halley doesn’t need to change anything about this one. He got it just right, and he can let it be!
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10