MUS 354 / MUS354 Exam #2 : Beatles After The Beatles

MUS 354 / MUS354 Exam #2 : Beatles After The Beatles 1 Tom Scott plays the during this solo section. trumpet soprano sax synthesizer electric guitar 2 In May of 1979, publish a letter in the New York Times explaining their absence from the public, stating, "We thank everyone and appreciate them for respecting our quiet space, which we need. We love you, too." Paul and Linda George and Olivia Ringo and Nancy John and Yoko 3 sings the lower part of this duet style harmony on his 1974 song. Paul McCartney Ringo Starr Stu Sutcliffe John Lennon 4 Though John Lennon wrote this song, sings lead. Billy Preston Paul McCartney Ringo Starr George Harrison 5 Written by Paul, with help from Denny Laine, during the summer of 1976, Paul creates the atmosphere of a traditional Scottish folk song with , a song that will remain the biggest selling single in the history of the UK until Live Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984. "Junior's Farm" "Listen to What the Man Said" "With a Little Luck" "Mull of Kintyre" 6 In September of 1978, Robert Stigwood's film opens in theaters, starring George Burns, the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, and Earth, Wind and Fire. Critics will pan it, but many moviegoers praise the film's musical numbers. I Wanna Hold Your Hand Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Life of Brian Bad Boy 7 wrote and sang lead on this Pop hit. Ringo Starr Billy Preston John Lennon 8 This late '70s #1 song was a hit for... Paul McCartney George Harrison John Lennon Ringo Starr 9 By the end of 1977, both will leave Wings for other pursuits. Denny Laine and Linda McCartney Joe English and Denny Laine Billy Preston and Klaus Voorman 10 In October of 1979, the Guinness Book of World Records awards as "the most honored man in music" for setting world records as the most successful composer and recording artist of all times. John Lennon Ringo Starr George Martin 11 George takes 1977 off from music to... produce comedy films meditate in India travel the world attending Formula 1 car races study sitar with Ravi Shankar 12 In February of 1979, George's album is released in the U.S., with the UK release on 2/16. One critic says that it's his "best album since 1970's All Things Must Pass", with a generally happy, up-beat mood to these songs, as George's personal life seems fulfilled for the moment. George Harrison Thirty Three & 1/3 Dark Horse Back to the Egg 13 Drawing from both recent and older material, George begins work recording the 1976 album at his UK home studio, featuring both George and Tom Scott as producers, and creating what one critic called "his most inspired, consistent work in years." Dark Horse Extra Texture Back to the Egg Thirty Three & 1/3 14 During the October 1978 Back to the Egg recording sessions in London, Paul puts together a super group of guest artists billed as . From 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, musicians such as Pete Townshend, Dave Gilmour, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones record two songs for the album. The Luminaries Who, Floyd, and Zep Paul 'N' All Rockestra 15 This dreamy song was composed and sung by... George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr John Lennon 16 John's first wife, Cynthia, releases several chapters of her upcoming book, , reporting that John "introduced her to drugs against her will" and that "Yoko stole John from me." John will file a writ in high court to stop further release of portions of Cynthia's book, alleging that she is in breach of marital confidence, but he loses. Twist and Shout I Wanna Hold Your Hand John and Me A Twist of Lennon 17 sang and wrote this late '70s song. George Harrison Ringo Starr Billy Preston Paul McCartney 18 In May of 1977, George Martin's remixed song versions entitled is released by EMI, featuring live concert songs such as "Twist and Shout," "Ticket to Ride," and "She Loves You" from the mid 1960s. Beatles Live at the Star Club Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl Back to the Egg Beatles Love Songs 19 In January of 1978, after Julian returns to England, John begins fifteen months of... touring with the Plastic Ono Band being a househusband living in Los Angeles with May Pang traveling the world attending Formula 1 car races 20 Motown vocalist sings background vocals on Ringo's "Oh My My," his #5 single from the 1973 Ringo album. Mary Wilson Martha Reeves Mary Wells Florence Ballard 21 The composer and lead singer of this 1976 song is... Elton John John Lennon George Harrison Paul McCartney 22 Which former Beatle composed and sang this musical example? Ringo Starr George Harrison John Lennon 23 is the composer and lead singer on this #1 song. Paul McCartney John Lennon George Harrison Ringo Starr 24 The composer and lead singer of this #1 hit is... George Harrison Ringo Starr Harry Nilsson Paul McCartney 25 From the London Town record, was written by Paul in Scotland and recorded off the Virgin Islands coast on the yacht equipped with the mobile recording set up. This song was a huge hit, reaching #1 in '78, and was not dance-oriented, as much of the radio play was at that time. "With a Little Luck" "Let 'Em In" "Mull of Kintyre" "Wonderful Christmastime" 26 sings this clever hit song. Ringo Starr John Lennon Eric Clapton Paul McCartney 27 This delightful song from the Thirty Three & 1/3 album is truly one of George's best solo Pop efforts, and is different than much of his other material, featuring xylophone, slide guitars and baritone sax. It is... "Dark Horse" "Love Comes to Everyone" "You" 28 The composer and lead singer on this #1 hit is... John Lennon Paul McCartney Pete Best Ringo Starr 29 opens the George Harrison album, and has medium tempo and almost dance-like groove, featuring Pop-oriented lyrics and Eric Clapton's guitar on the intro. "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" "Crackerbox Palace" "Dark Horse" "Blow Away" 30 The ex-Beatle who composed and sang this song was... John Lennon Ringo Starr