Hard to “Let it Be”…
I was shocked that I hadn’t heard fo this earlier, but Let it Be Records in downtown Minneapolis is closing its doors. This is one of the first music shops I went to on a regular basis. It is a great shop for finding things outside your standard pop music fare. It’s a lot like an Electric Fetus, but with a lot more vinyl. Supposedly their last day was today, but it didn’t seem like they were closing. I would bet they will be open for the rest of the month. Anyway, the whole store is 25% off right now. All dance vinyl is 50% off.
I have heard many cool stories about Let it Be over the years. The most recient was one about a huge collection of records that they accuired. There is a basement that is full of them that only “special” people can go see. Supposedly, the Beastie Boys spent three days down there with portable turntables. That’s pretty frickin’ sweet if you ask me.
So all the small indie record places are closing. I lost Northern Lights on Hennepin many years ago. Does anyone remember that place? I really hope that a few of these cool record shops can remain hanging on. It will be a sad day in musictown if they can’t…
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Yes–I totally remember Northern Lights. I went there before I lived here and then looked for it after I moved. Very sad. :(
I was at the Sleater-Kinney show at 1st Ave last night and Carrie dedicated a song to Let It Be and said she bought a ton of vinyl there during the day.
Ah, Northern Lights. During my high school years, I had a zine with a friend called “Jumbo Shrimp,” and we interviewed members of the (now defunct) band Puck there. Sweet, sweet memories. So sad about Let It Be too. Let’s make sure to support our other wonderful indie record stores in the area!!!