On October 2, 1984, “Twin / Tone Records” label released “Let It Be” the third Replacements (The) studio album. It was recorded August 1983 – February 1984, at “Blackberry Way Studios” in Minneapolis, and was produced by Steve Fjelstad, Peter Jesperso and Paul Westerberg. In 2003 “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Let it Be” at number 239 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album opening track “I Will Dare” has been inducted in the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll”.

Personnel:

• Paul Westerberg– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, mandolin, lap steel
• Peter Buck– guitar solo
• Bob Stinson– lead guitar
• Chan Poling– piano
• Tommy Stinson– bass guitar
• Chris Mars– drums, vocals

Track listing:

1. I Will Dare – Paul Westerberg
2. Favorite Thing – Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars
3. We’re Comin’ Out – Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars
4. Tommy Gets His Tonsils Out – Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars
5. Androgynous – Paul Westerberg
6. Black Diamond – Paul Stanley
7. Unsatisfied – Paul Westerberg
8. Seen Your Video – Paul Westerberg
9. Gary’s Got a Boner – Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Bob Stinson, Chris Mars
10. Sixteen Blue – Paul Westerberg
11. Answering Machine – Paul Westerberg