MUS 354 / MUS354
Exam 1
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1. The Beatles first film, A. Help!
released in late '64,
was
a well received, day-in-the-life introduction to the Beatles
personalities and songs. It is A HARD NIGHT’S TAIL
A. "Drive My Car"
2. The first use of sitar in
a Pop tune and a dreamy waltz tempo are features of this John song
which indicated a new Beatles' direction. It is
NORWEGIAN WOOD (THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN)
A. Beatles for Sale
3. This Beatles late '65
album featured new sounds, including sitar, fuzz bass, and
harmonium, and its cover showed the possible effects of marijuana on
the weary group. It is RUBBER SOUL
A. "I'm Down"
4. This '63 #1 C&W hit
for Buck Owens was chosen for Ringo to sing in Help!, and
featured movie lyrics reflecting the groups recent activities. It is
ACT
NATURALLY
A. "She Said She Said"
5. This John
psychedelic song was inspired by his meeting with Peter Fonda at
a party, and features a meter change at the middle section and
lyrics related to birth, middle age and death. It is SHE SAID SHE
SAID
, A. "If You've Got Trouble"
6. This much sought
after rarity, covered by Little Willie John, features great R&R vocals by
John and is now available on Anthology 1. It is LEAVE MY KITTEN
ALONE
, A. toured Canada and the Bahamas
7. Following
their February 9th, 1964 appearance on the Ed Sullivan show,
the Beatles
US TOUR:
2/12: WASHINGTON COLLESIUM
2/11: CARNEGIE HALL
A. "Can't Buy Me Love"
8. Backed with "She's
a Woman," this '64 John single, written in the studio, featured
intentional opening guitar feedback , possibly for the first time in
R&R. It is I FEEL FINE
A. "I Feel Fine"
9. Gay musicians
felt this John song was a message to Brian Epstein, featuring a Dylan
influenced folk rock sound. It is
YOU’VE GOT TO HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY
A. J ohn
10. Which Beatle is singing in
his best R&R high voice on this recording?
A. J imi Hendrix
11. While on their third
North American tour in '65, the Beatles had an imprompteau jam with
in Bel Aire, California, featuring Paul playing piano,
John playing guitar, and the others playing pool.
A. acoustic piano
12. Which instrument or
instruments are not used in this recording?
A. Help!
13. "Not memorable"
says George Martin of this '64 Beatles album featuring originals and
cover songs and cover photos showing road weary Beatles faces
, BEATLE’S FOR SALE
A. J ohn
14. Which Beatle sings lead
on this previously unreleased recording?
A. "If You've Got Trouble"
15. After John's
unfortunate "Jesus" remarks in '66, citizens of burned
Beatles records and photos in the streets. LONDON
A. "Yes it Is"
16. The A side of the
Beatles' first single of '65 was this John "early Heavy Metal" song
featuring a syncopated drum feel taught to Ringo by Paul. It is TICKET
TO RIDE
A. "Taxman"
17. The Beatles play no
instruments on this recording of Paul's song which features a
double string quartet and is a narrative study of loneliness. It is
ELANOR
RIGBY
A. We Can Work it Out
18. This '66 John song,
carried by a famous guitar riff, features great harmonies, and a
possible early drug reference and hippie life style tie-in. It is DAY
TRIPPER
A. trumpets
19. The instruments later
added to the released version of this song include
A. J ohn
20. This song is based on
feed back and a guitar riff composed by