MUS 354 BEATLES - Test 1. Updated and Revised Paper. Graded A

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Score 15/15 SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE OPTION BOXES. ________________________________________ 1. The Beatles honed their skills playing lengthy shows while touring _____________, where t... hey also meet Ringo Starr for the first time. ________________________________________ 2. The Rolling Stones covered this Beatles song featuring Ringo Starr on lead vocals. It is ________________________________________ 3. The biggest selling single in the U.K. for '63 was this Beatles song featuring "yeah, yeah yeah" vocals. It is ________________________________________ 4. The lead singer on this '61 Beatles recording is Click Here to Play Audio ________________________________________ 5. Who was the likely composer of this first Beatles recording? Click Here to Play Audio ________________________________________ 6. The Beatles signed ___________ as their first full time manager in early '62. ________________________________________ 7. The Beatles second album featured new studio techniques such as double tracked lead vocals, and was released with a different title in the U.S. It is ________________________________________ 8. After suggesting a sped up tempo, George Martin realizes this Beatles original will reach #1 on the British charts. It is ________________________________________ 9. By '58, fifteen-year-old __________ was now playing lead guitar and singing with the three-guitar line-up of the group. ________________________________________ 10. The drummer on this first version of "Love Me Do" is ________________________________________ 11. Duet style harmony is a feature of this '58 Paul McCartney and George Harrison composition. It is ________________________________________ 12. The influences of R&B and early R&R on the group are shown on this Chuck Berry song featuring George Harrison's lead vocal. It is ________________________________________ 13. When _____________ died, Paul moved from guitar to bass, and the Beatles now featured two guitars, bass, and drums. ________________________________________ 14. The lyrics of this Beatles song reflect the teen thoughts and emotions of the early '60s, and shows the groups evolving style. It is ________________________________________ 15. This '61 recording by the "Beat Brothers" (Beatles as back-up) prompted Brian Epstein to visit the Cavern Club. It is ________________________________________ 16. John's early childhood musical influences included his ___________, who taught him basic instrumental techniques. ________________________________________ 17. In '60, John Lennon's friend and artist __________ joined the band on bass. ________________________________________ 18. This true Lennon and McCartney collaboration was ________________________________________ 19. The introduction of _______ on this song becomes a vocal trademark of the Beatles. ________________________________________ 20. Featuring no overdubs and recorded in one day in early '63, the first Beatles U.K. album was entitled ________________________________________ 21. Heard in an early Cavern Club rehearsal of this '64 hit, featuring John Lennon on harmonica (which he later abandoned). This song was later performed live by Lennon and Elton John in '74. It is ________________________________________ 22. General performance elements of the Beatles include ________________________________________ 23. George Harrison conceived the jazzy _______ used on the intro (and the end) of this recording. ________________________________________ 24. This '59 Barrett Strong hit was co-written by Motown's Berry Gordy, and featured George Martin on piano (on the album version), and was part of the Beatles '60-'64 touring song list. It is ________________________________________ 25. This '63 song was the first Beatles composition ________________________________________ 26. John Lennon adds a _____________ section to this early Lennon and McCartney song. ________________________________________ 27. This '62 Lennon and McCartney song is in the style of ________________________________________ 28. This song was a #1 hit for _____ in '63. ________________________________________ 29. This song becomes "Ringo's Theme" in the Beatles first movie, and features three part harmony like Smoky Robinson and the Miracles. It is ________________________________________ 30. Featured in a rarity from the '64 Sullivan show, this Paul McCartney song was the first Beatles song to become a standard tune. It is ________________________________________ You have reached the end of this test. If you have completed the test, read the statement below then click the button at the bottom of the page. Warning!! Please take the time to scroll up through your test now to check it over before clicking the "submit test" button below. Clicking the "submit test" button below will actually submit your test to the course grade data base for auto grading. You will have no additional oportunities to go back and change your answers. MUS 354 BEATLES - Test 1 Your Final Score: 14.5 out of 15 MUS 354 BEATLES - Test 1 ________________________________________ 1. This '62 Lennon and McCartney song is in the style of ________________________________________ 2. This song was a #1 hit for _____ in '63. ________________________________________ 3. This '63 Beatles song featured Ringo Starr on lead vocals, and was also covered by the Rolling Stones. It is ________________________________________ 4. "Sie Leib Dich" was the Beatles' German version of ___________, which they recorded in Paris in '64, and was virtually identical to the original except for the lyrics. ________________________________________ 5. Composed by Motown artists, and originally a '61 hit for the Marvellettes, this song featured John's R&R style lead vocals and a pounding R&R beat. It is ________________________________________ 6. The first Beatles U.K. album, _______________, featured no overdubs and was recorded in one day in early '63. ________________________________________ 7. John's developing writing style is shown in the unique chord structure of this '63 song, also featuring George on lead vocals. It is ________________________________________ 8. This 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 ________________________________________ 9. The first Beatles song to become a standard tune was this Paul McCartney song, featured in a rarity from the '64 Sullivan show. ________________________________________ 10. Released with a different title in the U.S., the Beatles second album featured new studio techniques such as double tracked lead vocals. It is ________________________________________ 11. Until being permanently replaced in '62, _____________ was the groups first steady drummer. ________________________________________ 12. The drummer on this first version of "Love Me Do" is 13. The lead singer on this '61 Beatles recording is ________________________________________ 14. At George Martin's insistence, the Beatles recorded this '62 song, but never released it officially during their career. It is ________________________________________ 15. Featuring three part harmony like Smoky Robinson and the Miracles, this song becomes "Ringo's Theme" in the Beatles first movie. It is ________________________________________ 16. Leiber and Stoller wrote this humorous song first recorded by the Coasters, and later recorded by the Beatles on their audition tape. It is ________________________________________ 17. John Lennon adds a _____________ section to this early Lennon and McCartney song. ________________________________________ 18. The introduction of _______ on this song becomes a vocal trademark of the Beatles. 19. George Harrison conceived the jazzy _______ used on the intro (and the end) of this recording. ________________________________________ 20. In '60, the group first meets Ringo Starr during long hours honing their skills in ___________ clubs. ________________________________________ 21. This true Lennon and McCartney collaboration was ________________________________________ 22. George Harrison sang lead on this Chuck Berry song, showing the influences of R&B and early R&R on the group. It is ________________________________________ 23. In '57, John Lennon performed with his skiffle band, ______________, before meeting Paul McCartney backstage one day. ________________________________________ 24. Capitol Records spent $50,000 promoting this song, which became the Beatles first U.S. Top 40 hit. It is ________________________________________ 25. Features of this '63 John song include a vocal harmony intro, guitar riffs by George later played by George Martin on piano, and a tongue-in-cheek vocal delivery. It is ________________________________________ 26. Who was the likely composer of this first Beatles recording? 27. Pete Best, Andy White, and Ringo Starr all played drums on versions of this first Abbey Road Beatles recording. It is ________________________________________ 28. John Lennon screams lead on this Isley Brothers hit described as "sexy, joyous Rock and Roll". It is ________________________________________ 29. In '62, _______________signed the Beatles to EMI and Parlophone label and became their producer. ________________________________________ 30. This '63 song was the first Beatles composition ___________ ________________________________________ You have reached the end of this test. If you have completed the test, read the statement below then click the button at the bottom of the page. Warning!! Please take the time to scroll up through your test now to check it over before clicking the "submit test" button below. Clicking the "submit test" button below will actually submit your test to the course grade data base for auto grading. You will have no additional oportunities to go back and change your answers. Total possible points on this exam: 15 Your Final Score: 15 ________________________________________ 1. Featuring three part harmony like Smoky Robinson and the Miracles, this song becomes "Ringo's Theme" in the Beatles first movie. It is ________________________________________ 2. At George Martin's insistence, the Beatles recorded this '62 song, but never released it officially during their career. It is ________________________________________ 3. The lead singer on this '61 Beatles recording is Click Here to Play Audio Song – My Bonnie ________________________________________ 4. The drummer on this first version of "Love Me Do" is Click Here to Play Audio Song – “Love Me Do” ________________________________________ 5. Pete Best, Andy White, and Ringo Starr all played drums on versions of this first Abbey Road Beatles recording. It is ________________________________________ 6. Until being permanently replaced in '62, _____________ was the groups first steady drummer. ________________________________________ 7. Released with a different title in the U.S., the Beatles second album featured new studio techniques such as double tracked lead vocals. It is ________________________________________ 8. The first Beatles song to become a standard tune was this Paul McCartney song, featured in a rarity from the '64 Sullivan show. ________________________________________ 9. This 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 ________________________________________ 10. John's developing writing style is shown in the unique chord structure of this '63 song, also featuring George on lead vocals. It is ________________________________________ 11. The first Beatles U.K. album, _______________, featured no overdubs and was recorded in one day in early '63. ________________________________________ 12. Composed by Motown artists, and originally a '61 hit for the Marvellettes, this song featured John's R&R style lead vocals and a pounding R&R beat. It is ________________________________________ 13. "Sie Leib Dich" was the Beatles' German version of ___________, which they recorded in Paris in '64, and was virtually identical to the original except for the lyrics. ________________________________________ 14. This '63 Beatles song featured Ringo Starr on lead vocals, and was also covered by the Rolling Stones. It is ________________________________________ 15. This song was a #1 hit for _____ in '63. Click Here to Play Audio Song – “How Do You Do It” ________________________________________ 16. This '62 Lennon and McCartney song is in the style of Click Here to Play Audio Song – “Like Dreamers Do” ________________________________________ 17. John Lennon adds a _____________ section to this early Lennon and McCartney song. Song – “You'll Be Mine” ________________________________________ 18. The introduction of _______ on this song becomes a vocal trademark of the Beatles. Click Here to Play Audio Song – “From Me to You” ________________________________________ 19. In '60, the group first meets Ringo Starr during long hours honing their skills in ___________ clubs. ________________________________________ 20. George Harrison conceived the jazzy _______ used on the intro (and the end) of this recording. Click Here to Play Audio Song - She Loves You ________________________________________ 21. This true Lennon and McCartney collaboration was Click Here to Play Audio Song - “I wanna hold your hand” ________________________________________ 22. George Harrison sang lead on this Berry song, showing the influences of R&B and early R&R on the group. It is ________________________________________ 23. Capitol Records spent $50,000 promoting this song, which became the Beatles first U.S. Top 40 hit. It is ________________________________________ 24. In '57, John Lennon performed with his skiffle band, ______________, before meeting Paul McCartney backstage one day. ________________________________________ 25. Features of this '63 John song include a vocal harmony intro, guitar riffs by George later played by George Martin on piano, and a tongue-in-cheek vocal delivery. It is ________________________________________ 26. Who was the likely composer of this first Beatles recording? Click Here to Play Audio Song - That'll Be The Day Lyrics ________________________________________ 27. In '62, _______________signed the Beatles to EMI and Parlophone label and became their producer. ________________________________________ 28. John Lennon screams lead on this Isley Brothers hit described as "sexy, joyous Rock and Roll". It is ________________________________________ 29. Leiber and Stoller wrote this humorous song first recorded by the Coasters, and later recorded by the Beatles on their audition tape. It is ________________________________________ 30. This '63 song was the first Beatles composition ___________ Click Here to Play Audio Song – “Please Please Me” ________________________________________ You have reached the end of this test. If you have completed the test, read the statement below then click the button at the bottom of the page. Warning!! Please take the time to scroll up through your test now to check it over before clicking the "submit test" button below. Clicking the "submit test" button below will actually submit your test to the course grade data base for auto grading. You will have no additional oportunities to go back and change your answers. Total possible points on this exam: 15 Your Final Score: 14.5 [Show More]

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