Remembering the Beatles - "Beatles 65" Quiz

Answer: Saw girlfriend holding hand with another man

John Lennon claimed that his inspiration for this song was the 1957 song "Silhouettes" performed by the Rays. The betrayed singer said, "'Cause I know where you've been, I saw you walk in, your door
I nearly died, I nearly died, cause you walked hand in hand, with another man in my place".

Answer: Like a clown

John Lennon's lyrics often revealed his innermost feelings. "Although I laugh and I act like a clown, beneath this mask I am wearing a frown. My tears are falling like rain from the sky, is it for her or myself that I cry." Years later Lennon described his emotions at the time as, "Part of me thinks I'm a loser, and a part of me thinks I'm God Almighty."

Answer: Blue

This was kind of a trick question. The poor girl in the song was so upset with the loss of another boyfriend that "she thinks of him, and so she dresses in black, and though he'll never come back, she's dressed in black. Oh, dear, what can I do, baby's in black and I'm feeling blue". This song was the first true Lennon-McCartney collaboration since "I Want To Hold Your Hand".

Answer: Modern jazz

John Lennon sang Chuck Berry's lyrics in the Beatles' rendition of "Rock and Roll Music". Although the lyrics said, "I've got no kick against modern jazz. Unless they try to play it too darn fast", the singer concluded, "It's gotta be rock roll music, if you wanna dance with me".

Answer: Rain

An early song written by Paul McCartney, it was originally used in the pre-Beatle days when they were the Quarrymen. Paul sang about how he will leave a girl when the relationship goes bad, "One day you'll find that I have gone, but tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun."

Answer: Ringo Starr

This song was originally written and recorded by Carl Perkins. It was sung by John Lennon during stage performances, but was later turned over to Ringo for this album.

Answer: Summer

Originally recorded by Dr. Feelgood and The Interns, The Beatles used this song many times in their Cavern days. They recorded it on October 18, 1964.

Answer: Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins was one of George Harrison's all-time musical heroes. This song was recorded by the Beatles in October of 1964, as a tribute to him.

Answer: Turn me on

The lyrics included the lines "Turn me on when I get lonely. People tell me that she's only fooling, I know she isn't".

Answer: Diamond rings

The famous feedback of the first note of the song was created when Paul McCartney pushed his bass guitar against an amplifier. The singer must be financially secure, as he proclaims, "She's so glad she's telling all the world, that her baby buys her things you know, he buys her diamond rings, you know, she said so. She's in love with me and I feel fine."