Genre: Information/Explanation

1970 February - the US LP Hey Jude is released , which features previously released singles not available on LP . The record hits # 2 . March 6 - the UK single " Let It Be " is released , ( March 11 in the US ) reaching US # 1 and UK # 2 . It sets a record for the US charts for the highest first time entry on the singles chart , debuting at # 6 . April 10 - in an official press release accompanying his debut solo album McCartney , Paul makes several statements that reaffirm the breakup of the Beatles . However , Paul states that he is " not done with the Beatles " and does not directly state that the band has broken up .