Beatles' Songs -- In Other Words #4 Quiz

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1. A nickname for Sarah, this girl is certainly not perpendicularly or horizontally challenged. [4,4,5]

Answer: Long Tall Sally

"Long Tall Sally" is a rock and roll tune written by Robert "Bumps" Blackwell and Richard "Little Richard" Penniman. "Little Richard" first released the song in 1956, followed by Pat Boone and Elvis. The Beatles covered the song in 1964.

2. Rank conferred upon the mother of Christ, which implies a superior social position or one of refinement. [4,7]

Answer: Lady Madonna

The song "Lady Madonna" was the final single released on the Parlophone label in March, 1968, just prior to the Beatles leaving for India. Recordings that followed were released on their own label, Apple Records, beginning in August of 1968.

3. Within the confines of the physical and mental experiences that I am having. [2,2,4]

Answer: In My Life

"In My Life" is a Lennon/McCartney tune which was released in December of 1965. In 2000, Mojo magazine declared that it was the best song of all time. Kurt Cobain was a staunch Beatles' fan, and the song was played at his memorial.

4. Yo Thaddeus. [3,4]

Answer: Hey Jude

"Hey Jude" appears on the alternate side of the single "Revolution." Written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon/McCartney, the song was recorded and released in 1968.

5. In the event that I were to descend freely by the force of gravity. [2,1,4]

Answer: If I Fell

"If I Fell" was written mainly by Lennon with McCartney's help. The song was recorded and released in 1964 and was a part of their repertoire during their 1964 tour of Canada and the United States.

6. The day after today is not ever aware. [8,5,5]

Answer: Tomorrow Never Knows

Mostly written by John, "Tomorrow Never Knows" was recorded and released in 1966. Possible inspirations include Timothy Leary's "The Psychedelic Experience," which contains the line "When in doubt, relax, turn off your mind, float downstream."

7. Give me an account as to the reason, cause or purpose. [4,2,3]

Answer: Tell Me Why

Appearing on the album "A Hard Day's Night," "Tell Me Why" was recorded and released in 1964. It is said that the song was either written in Paris or New York by John Lennon.

8. Hogs, swine or toes. [7]

Answer: Piggies

"Piggies" appears on the album entitled "The Beatles," aka "The White Album." Written by George Harrison, the song is a commentation on corporate greed and social standing. Charles Manson used this and other songs from "The White Album," to justify his killings. The words "Death to Pigs" and "Pigs" were found written on the crime scene walls, in the Manson victim's blood.

9. A chocolate colored sneaker that is advanced in years. [3,5,4]

Answer: Old Brown Shoe

Another song penned by George Harrison, "Old Brown Shoe" was recorded and released in 1969. The recording features George on lead vocal with Paul and John doing backup vocals.

10. Nonexistent answer. [2,5]

Answer: No Reply

The 1964 recording of "No Reply" was written primarily by Lennon, but credited to Lennon/McCartney. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, "No Reply" appears on the album "Beatles for Sale" (UK) and the album "Beatles '65" (US).

11. Transport or tote a specific object that is heavy and used in muscle building. [5,4,6]

Answer: Carry That Weight

The 1969 recording "Carry That Weight," is unusual in that it features all four Beatles on vocals. The Bee Gees' cover appears in the 1976 documentary "All This and World War II."

12. Whenever. [3,4,2,3]

Answer: Any Time at All

The 1964 song "Any Time at All," was written by Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. On his 1991 album entitled "Confessions," Dweezil Zappa covers the tune.

13. Weep on behalf of shade cast upon a surface by something intercepting the light rays. [3,3,1,6]

Answer: Cry for a Shadow

A 1961 instrumental, "Cry For a Shadow" was written by George and John as a spoof on Cliff Richards' backup band The Shadows. The later version of this song can be found on the 1995 release of "Anthology 1."

14. A pungent, edible bulb made of a hard and brittle amorphous item consisting of silica. [5,5]

Answer: Glass Onion

"Glass Onion" was written mainly by John Lennon and was recorded/released in 1968. George Martin acted as producer and performer.

15. Natural and periodic states of rest, that are of the color of a precious metal other than silver. [6,8]

Answer: Golden Slumbers

"Golden Slumbers" was inspired by a Thomas Dekker poem, recorded/released in 1969 and appeared on the album "Abbey Road." "Golden Slumbers" and "Carry That Weight" were recorded as one song, both having been written by Paul McCartney.

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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This quiz should be relatively painless, if you are a fan of The Beatles. I'll give you the name of a Beatles' tune using alternate wording. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song. The songs have been performed by the Beatles.

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