Beatles' Three-Word Song Titles Quiz

Answer: She Loves You

"She Loves You" was a huge hit for the Beatles in the UK in 1963. Its refrain of "yeah, yeah, yeah" became synonymous with pop music. "She Loves You" was also a number one hit song in the USA in 1964. The lyrics to the second verse read: "You know it's up to you / I think it's only fair / Pride can hurt you too / Apologise to her because she loves you..."

Answer: medicine

"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" was included on the Beatles' "Abbey Road" album. Despite the song's catchy melody, the tune concerns a serial killer (Maxwell) who is finally apprehended by the police. The lyrics say, "Maxwell Edison majoring in medicine calls her on the phone / Can I take you out to the pictures, Joan?"

Answer: Roll Over Beethoven

The legendary singer Chuck Berry wrote and recorded "Roll Over Beethoven"; it became a major hit in 1956. The Beatles' version of the song was included on their second Parlophone album, "With The Beatles." Lead guitarist George Harrison also did lead vocals on the song. "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" was performed by Larry Williams, "Words of Love" was written by Buddy Holly, and "Long Tall Sally" was a hit song for Little Richard.

Answer: "A Hard Day's Night"

"If I Fell" was included in the "A Hard Day's Night" soundtrack. "A Hard Day's Night" was the Beatles' highly successful first feature film. The song was recorded in late February 1964, and it featured some trademark Beatles' harmonies. The opening lines read, "If I fell in love with you / Would you promise to be true and help me understand / 'Cause I've been in love before / And I found that love was more than just holding hands..." In the USA, the song appeared on the "Something New" album.

Answer: places

John Lennon's "In My Life" is one of the most highly acclaimed songs ever written by The Beatles. It was included in the 1965 album "Rubber Soul" and featured beautiful harmonies and poignant lyrics. The opening verse reads, ""There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed / Some forever not for better / Some have gone, but some remain..." Bette Midler also did a fine rendition of "In My Life" in the 1991 movie "For the Boys."

Answer: Revolver

"Good Day Sunshine" and "For No One" were included in The Beatles' album "Revolver." Paul McCartney did lead vocals on both of those songs; some critics claim that McCartney did the best work of his career on the "Revolver" collection. The album was released in August 1966 just as the group was completing its final concert tour.

Answer: John Lennon played the bass on "Let It Be."

John Lennon was indeed the bass player on Paul McCartney's classic song "Let It Be." He played a Fender VI, a six-string electric bass, while McCartney played the piano and did lead vocals. Billy Preston played the organ and the electric piano, while George Harrison played electric guitar on "Let It Be." Phil Spector produced the LP version of "Let It Be." John Lennon also played the bass guitar on The Beatles' hit song "The Long and Winding Road."

Answer: Love Me Do

"Love Me Do" was recorded by The Beatles in September 1962. Beatles' producer George Martin, dissatisfied with Pete Best's drumming ability, decided to hire session drummer Andy White to perform on the song. When Ringo Starr appeared in the recording studio as Best's replacement, Martin was surprised; nevertheless, Sir George insisted on using White. Ringo was relegated to tambourine duty. "Love Me Do" rose to the number 17 position in the UK singles charts in the fall of 1962. "Please Please Me" and "Thank You Girl" were recorded in 1963. "I Feel Fine" appeared in 1964.

Answer: Martha My Dear

Paul McCartney's song "Martha My Dear" featured several symphonic instruments: cellos, violins and violas. Eight studio musicians were hired to play the string score, which was arranged and produced by Sir George Martin. A memorable line from the song reads, "Martha my dear, you have always been my inspiration / Please be good to me, Martha my dear / Don't forget me, Martha my dear."

Answer: What Goes On

Ringo Starr demonstrated his love of country music by singing lead vocals on "What Goes On." Starr wrote some lyrics to accompany the music which was composed by Lennon-McCartney. "What Goes On" was the flip side of the single "Nowhere Man." The song appeared on the 1965 "Rubber Soul" album in the UK and on the "Yesterday and Today" album, released in the USA.

The chorus of the song says, "What goes on in your heart / What goes on in your mind? / You are tearing me apart / When you treat me so unkind..."