MUS 354: Music of the Beatles (Spring A 2026) | Final Exams 1 and 2- Answered 100% Correctly _ Arizona State University.

MUS 354 Exam 1 and 2 (Spring 2026) _ Questions & Answers. Question 1: This early '60s Lennon and McCartney song, re-recorded in '69 and released on Let It Be in '70, was featured in a rarity from a Cavern Club rehearsal. It is... "Three Cool Cats", "One After 909", "You'll Be Mine", "I Saw Her Standing There", "Some Other Guy", Question 2: This early version of the big Beatle hit was recorded during a Cavern Club rehearsal. "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "She Loves You", "I Saw Her Standing There", "Please Please Me", "Twist and Shout", Question 3: John Lennon's father, Freddie, was a merchant seaman who... also played clarinet and piano in a Traditional Jazz Band around Liverpool, settled in America, opening a chain of successful fish and chips restaurants, was stationed aboard the Titanic, drowning when it sank at sea, was killed when his submarine was torpedoed during World War II, Question 4: In 1968, John met Yoko Ono at , and the two began having a very public affair. the premier of the Beatles' film Help!, an after party held when the Revolver album was released, the home of manager, Brian Epstein, during a lavish dinner party, London's Heathrow airport, where they were both booked on the same flight, Question 5: The Beatles came of age in the 1950s listening to music by British artists such as Lonnie Donegan, featuring washboard and washtub bass. Rockabilly, Dixieland Jazz, Swing, Bluegrass, Question 6: The Beatles' second album featured new studio techniques such as double tracked lead vocals, and was released with a different title in the United States. The original UK title is... Please Please Me, Love Me Do, I Want to Hold Your Hand, My Bonnie, Question 7: The young Beatles were influenced by the music broadcast by disc jockey , who is often credited with giving Rock and Roll its name, and whose “Moondog” radio show played R&B music to audiences from all backgrounds. Dick Clark, Alan Freed, Murray the K, Johnny Fever, Question 8: Between 1963 and 1969, played piano on Beatles songs such as "Misery," "A Hard Day's Night," "In My Life," "Penny Lane," "All You Need is Love," and "Rocky Raccoon." Billy Preston, George Martin, Nicky Hopkins, John Lennon, Question 9: Which of the following songs are NOT Lennon and McCartney compositions? "That'll Be the Day", "How Do You Do It?", "Three Cool Cats", "Twist and Shout", Question 10: John's mother, Julia, sang and played banjo... but his Aunt Mimi taught him both piano and harmonica during his childhood, and John didn't start the guitar until after meeting Paul for the first time, and John continued to play banjo well after the Beatles had become successful, but warned John away from becoming a musician as he grew older, Question 11: Live from the 2/64 Ed Sullivan television show, Paul sings lead on his song . "From Me to You", "Twist and Shout", "There's a Place", "Misery", Question 12: The lead singer on this Lennon and McCartney composition is... Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Tony Sheridan, Question 13: The primary focus of the article Something New was the Beatles lyrics as outstanding modern poetry, the wide variety of musical instruments used by the group, the symbiotic relationship between Lennon and McCartney, the group�s unprecedented financial success as songwriters, Question 14: Until being permanently replaced in '62, was the group's first steady drummer. George Martin, Stu Sutcliffe, Brian Epstein, Ringo Starr, Question 15: When died, Paul moved from guitar to bass, and the Beatles now featured two guitars, bass, and drums. Pete Best, Tony Sheridan, Brian Epstein, George Martin, Question 16: General performance elements of the Beatles include John Lennon... wind milling his right arm while jumping up and down, then doing the splits, sitting on a platform in the back while he happily smiles and shakes his head, in the center of the stage, sharing a mic with Paul, stage left, playing left-handed, sharing a mic with George, Question 17: The Rolling Stones covered this '63 Beatles song featuring Ringo Starr on lead vocals. It is... "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "I Saw Her Standing There", "Money", "This Boy", Question 18: Though drummer Pete Best was popular with some fans for his moody good looks, reasons behind his being dismissed from the Beatles included his dalliances with the others’ girlfriends behind their backs, his terrible addiction to heroin, his lack of respect for the club owners, all above , Question 19: John Lennon adds a section to this early Lennon and McCartney song. piano solo, solo guitar, bass vocal, electric guitar, Question 20: The author of the article Something New initially describes how the song , with Harrison�s jolting, ringing opening G7 chord, essentially helped shape his outlook on life. "I Am the Walrus", "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Help!", "I'm a Loser", Question 21: Writer was a huge influence on young John, as seen in his later songs such as "I Am the Walrus" and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Harlan Ellison, James Joyce, Harper Lee, William Faulkner, Question 22: The title of this early Beatles typical '50s Pop composition is , also featuring a Shuffle style groove. "You'll Be Mine", "There's a Place", "Three Cool Cats", "Like Dreamers Do", Question 23: Besides playing over 100 gigs in just the space of a few months while in , the Beatles also met photographer Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann, who later designed the cover of Revolver. Sweden, America, Australia, France, Question 24: This song was originally recorded by the female Motown group... Miracles, Supremes, Vandellas, Pacemakers, Question 25: John's developing writing style is shown in the unique chord structure of this '63 song, also featuring George on lead vocals. It is... "Roll Over Beethoven", "There's a Place", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "Three Cool Cats", Question 26: Which of the following songs are Lennon and McCartney compositions? "Please Mr. Postman", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Money", all of the above, Question 27: When the Beatles met Elvis at the end of their 1965 tour of America, they congregated at for an impromptu jam session. Graceland, the Hollywood Hotel on Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Bowl, the beach, Question 28: From 1964-65, Phase 2 of the Beatles career occurred, featuring their... Psychedelic music and studio concept albums, individual styles emerging and their final recordings, formative years and the early songwriting of John and Paul, solo careers as leaders of their own bands, Question 29: From 1958-63, Phase 1 of the Beatles career occurred, featuring their... solo careers as leaders of their own bands, individual styles emerging and their final recordings, Psychedelic music and studio concept albums, successful Pop songs, early films, and first U.S. visit, Question 30: "Love Me Do" was nearly passed over for the Beatles’ first single, as George Martin insisted they record Mitch Murray’s first, but the group’s faith in their original song paid off. "Peggy Sue", "Three Cool Cats", "Isolation", "There's a Kind of Hush", MUS 354: Music of the Beatles (Spring A 2026) Topic Assignment 2C Question 1: This rarity features the introduction not usually heard on this recording. Man from U.N.C.L.E., Get Smart, Austin Powers, Dick Tracy, James Bond, Question 2: John's '65 rewrite of "This Boy" was the B side of "Ticket to Ride," and featured George using a volume/tone guitar pedal. It is... "Yes It Is", "I'm Down", "Help!", "She's a Woman", "Act Naturally", Question 3: Paul plays piano and bass on this '65 John song (performed in Help!) also featuring Ringo on bongos, a fresh chord progression, and vengeful lyrics. It is... "You're Going to Lose that Girl", "I Feel Fine", "I'm Looking Through You", "I'm a Loser", "Nowhere Man", Question 4: Over 300 cover versions have been made of this '64 McCartney ballad, which features Latin percussion and a key change for the guitar solo. It is... "If I Fell", "The Night Before", "A Hard Day's Night", "Michelle", Question 5: The potential backlash in criticizing , the only previous rocker of the Beatles' stature, was just too dangerous, as he was a hero to a large part of the Christian Crusaders. Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Question 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... "If You've Got Trouble", "If I Fell", "I Feel Fine", "Help!", Question 7: John plays electric piano on this '65 Paul song also featuring call and response vocals, Latin drum rhythm at the bridge, and was performed in the Help! film. It is... "Ticket to Ride", "I Feel Fine", "You're Going to Lose that Girl", "Act Naturally", Question 8: Huge advanced sales preceded this Paul song used for the big "escape" scene in A Hard Day's Night. One version also featured extra background vocals and Paul confusing the words. It is... "Help!", "The Night Before", "A Hard Day's Night", "I Feel Fine", Question 9: One previously unreleased Lennon and McCartney '65 song featured Ringo singing lead, and a one take rhythm track and sub par guitar solo. It is... "That Means a Lot", "Eight Days a Week", "Leave My Kitten Alone", "Baby's in Black", Question 10: George's best song to date, from Rubber Soul, featured a syncopated melody, hypnotic guitar and bass parts. It is... "I'm Looking Through You", "Ticket to Ride", "You're Going to Lose That Girl", "If I fell", Question 11: Which instrument or instruments are not used in this recording? acoustic piano, organ, electric piano, trumpet, Question 12: There are several Beatles films which might have been, including this animated Disney classic, eventually featuring four friendly vultures with moptop hair and British accents singing "We're Your Friends" (though no real Beatles were involved). It is... Lord of the Rings, The Lion King, Snow White, Finding Nemo, Question 13: This '65 Beatles album, with U.S. advanced sales of $1 million, was transitional, featuring film songs and other recordings, more introspective lyrics, and the influence of Dylan and Folk Rock. It is... A Hard Day's Night, Beatles For Sale, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Question 14: Anti-Beatles crusaders juxtaposed examples of textbook symptoms of �artificial neurosis� with those of Beatlemania, intending to infer a causal relationship between the Beatles and mob mentality, fascism, capitalism, crass commercialism, Question 15: Prior to the Beatles 1964 visit to America, the group visited France, where they... recorded French versions of five Beatles songs, vacationed in the Southern wine region of the country, visited their idol, actress Brigitte Bardot, rehearsed for their final world tour, Question 16: There is no true intro on this John song featuring backwards guitar, a lethargic tempo, and dream-like feel. It is... "Here, There and Everywhere", "Eleanor Rigby", "For No One", "Rain", Question 17: In 1985, Pop megastar Michael Jackson was the high bidder at a reported $47 million when... John sold his 56-room mansion on the outskirts of London, Paul personally offered him first rights at acquiring Apple Corps, Ltd., EMI Records sold the Beatles' management contract after Brian Epstein's death, Capitol Records auctioned their entire US Beatles' catalogue of master tapes, Question 18: Ex-Beatle cashed in on his early connection with the group through interviews, tours and fronting his own band and with the release of the Anthology series garnering him a new source of performance royalties. Stu Sutcliffe, Klaus Voorman, Alan Williams, Tommy Steele, Question 19: From the summer of '64, the Beatles' first all originals album featured George Harrison's 12-string guitar and more sophisticated studio techniques. It is... Revolver, Help!, Beatles For Sale, Rubber Soul, Question 20: This song is based on feedback and a guitar riff composed by... Paul, George, Ringo, George Martin, Question 21: "They’d been battered about like mad through ‘64," says George Martin regarding this '64 Beatles album featuring originals and cover songs, and a cover photo showing road weary Beatles faces. It is Help!, A Hard Day's Night, Rubber Soul, Revolver, Question 22: Instruments heard on this recording include... acoustic guitar, woodwinds, brass, all of the above, Question 23: In late '66, the Beatles reached a new peak for songwriting and studio techniques with an album featuring East Indian instruments, tape loops, brass bands, and sound effects, also reflecting their environment of drug experimentation. It is... Help!, Rubber Soul, Beatles For Sale, A Hard Day's Night, Question 24: One '64 Paul song, inspired by a Ringo comment, featured acoustic and electric guitars, a walking bass line, and drums playing "straight" while bass and guitars swing. It is... "Ticket to Ride", "Eight Days a Week", "I Feel Fine", "The Night Before", Question 25: Paul's '65 masterpiece, first called "Scrambled Eggs," is the group's most famous ballad, with over 2500 cover versions. It is... "Michelle", "If I Fell", "Here, There and Everywhere", "And I Love Her", Question 26: It is ironic that the Beatles and not became the Devils of the Christian anti-rock movement, as manager Andrew Loog Oldham worked to shape this band as the 'anti-Beatles'. the Who, the Animals, the Mindbenders, the Doors, Question 27: The Beatles first film, released in late '64, was a well received day-in-the-life introduction to the Beatles' personalities and songs. It is... Help!, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour, Let It Be, Question 28: The B-side of "Paperback Writer" was John's early psychedelic song and the first released Beatles song to feature backwards tape and tape manipulation when recorded fast and remixed slow. It is... "Run For Your Life", "Nowhere Man", "Taxman", "Day Tripper", Question 29: This first version of "I'll Be Back" was later changed dramatically, as the was not comfortable for John to sing over. Latin percussion, block harmony, tambourine, electric piano, Question 30: The lead singer on this C&W cover song is Beatle ... John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mal Evans,