The Rufalicious (not a bubble gum) Beatles Quiz!

Answer: 'In My Life'

This is my favorite song in the entire world! "... But of all these friends and lovers there is no one compares with you and these memories lose their meaning when I think of love as something new ..." This song was released in 1965 on 'Rubber Soul'. One of George & John's personal favorites. George rearranged the song a bit for his 1974 'Dark Horse' Tour, and he was criticized for ruining a classic.

It was written by John & Paul.

Answer: 'Something'

"... You're asking me will my love grow, I don't know, I don't know,
You stick around now it may show ..." This was released in 1969 on 'Abbey Road'. It was George's first composition to be released on the A side of a Beatles single. He was inspired by his wife, Pattie, to write the classic.

Answer: 'Free As A Bird'

"... Free as a bird, it's the next best thing to be, free as a bird ..." This song was first recorded in 1977 in New York by John in his home. In March of 1994, George, Paul & Ringo finished the recording. "We took the attitude that John had gone on holiday, saying 'I finished all the tracks except this one but I leave it to you guys to finish off.' " ~Paul.

This was released in 1995 on 'The Beatles Anthology 1'. (This information was taken from the book inside 'The Beatles Anthology 1'.)

Answer: 'Golden Slumbers'

"... Golden slumbers fill your eyes smiles awake you when you rise sleep pretty darling do not cry and I will sing a lullabye ..." This song was released in 1969 on 'Abbey Road'. The words are from a 400-year-old poem written by Thomas Dekker. Paul found the poem in his step-sister's book.

Answer: 'A Taste Of Honey'

"... Yours was the kiss that awoke my heart, there lingers still though we're far apart that taste of honey tasting much sweeter than wine ..." This was released in 1963 on 'Please Please Me'. It was written by Rich Marlow & Bobby Scott.

Answer: 'Dig A Pony'

"... I pick a moon dog, well you can radiate everything you are, yes you can radiate everything you are, ooh I roll a stoney, well you can imitate everyone you know, yes you can imitate everyone you know, I told you all I want is you, Everything has got to be just like you want it to because ..." This song was written by John & Paul.

It was released in 1970 on 'Let It Be'. This song was performed in the rooftop sequence of the movie, 'Let It Be'.

Answer: 'Glass Onion'

"... Looking through the bent backed tulips to see how the other half live, looking through the glass onion ..." This was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1968 on 'The Beatles' (white album). The song mentions five other Beatle releases: 'Lady Madonna', 'Fixing A Hole', 'Strawberry Fields Forever', 'Fool On The Hill', and 'I Am The Walrus'.

Answer: 'Your Mother Should Know'

"... Lift up your hearts and sing me a song that was a hit before your mother was born, though she was born a long long time ago, your mother should know ... " This song was written by Paul & John. It was released in 1967 on 'Magical Mystery Tour'. It's also in the 'Magical Mystery Tour' film.

Answer: 'I'm A Loser'

"... I'm a loser and I lost someone who's near to me, I'm a loser
and I'm not what I appear to be ..." This song was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1964 on 'Beatles For Sale'. It can also be found on 'Beatles '65'. "John felt that this was one of his best early efforts." (Quote from 'The Beatles A to Z', written by Goldie Friede, Robin Titone, & Sue Weiner.)

Answer: 'I'm Happy Just To Dance With You'

"... I don't want or need to hold your hand if it's funny try and understand 'cause there's really nothing I would rather do 'cause I'm happy just to dance with you ..." This song was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1964 on 'A Hard Day's Night'. It can also be heard in the movie, 'A Hard Day's Night'.

Answer: 'Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite'

"... Messrs. K. and H. assure the public their production will be second to none, and of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz ..." This song was written by Paul & John. It was released in 1967 on 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'. John went to an old circus poster for inspiration for this song.

Answer: 'Tell Me Why'

"... If there's something I have said or done tell me what and I'll apologize, if you don't I really can't go on holding back these tears in my eyes ..." This song was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1964 on 'A Hard Day's Night'. It can also be found on 'Something New', and can be heard in the film 'A Hard Day's Night'.

Answer: 'Hey Bulldog'

"... Sheepdog standing in the rain, Bullfrog doing it again, some think that happiness is measured out in years, you don't know what it's like to listen to your fears ..." This was writen by John & Paul. It was released in 1969 on 'Yellow Submarine'. It can also be found on 'Rock & Roll Music'.

Answer: 'Savoy Truffle'

"... Cool cherry cream and a nice apple tart, I feel your taste all the time we're apart, coconut fudge--really blows down those blues, but you'll have to have them all pulled out after the Savoy truffle ..." This song was written by George. It was released in 1968 on 'The Beatles' (white album). "This song is dedicated to Eric Clapton's sweet tooth as George lectures on the evils of junk food." (Quote from 'The Beatles A to Z', written by Goldie Friede, Robin Titone, & Sue Weiner.)

Answer: 'Her Majesty'

"... I want to tell her that I love her a lot but I gotta get a bellyful of wine, her Majesty's a pretty nice girl someday I'm going to make her mind, oh yeah someday I'm going to make her mine ..." This song was writted by John & Paul. It was released in 1969 on 'Abbey Road'. The Beatles didn't want to end their last album with the song, 'The End', so they added this one.

Answer: 'For No One'

"... And in her eyes you see nothing, no sign of love behind the tears, cried for no one, A love that should have lasted years ..." This song was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1966 on 'Revolver'. It can also be found on 'Love Songs'. John said this was one of his favorite Beatle songs.

Answer: 'Dear Prudence'

"... Dear Prudence open up your eyes, dear Prudence see the sunny skies, the wind is low the birds will sing, that you are part of every thing, dear Prudence won't you open up your eyes ..." This song was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1968 on 'The Beatles' (white album).

Answer: Let It Be

"... When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom let it be ..." This was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1970 on 'Let It Be'. It can also be found on 'The Beatles 1967-1970'. "'Mother Mary' in the song is a reference to Paul's late mother." (Quote from 'The Beatles A to Z', written by Goldie Friede, Robin Titone, & Sue Weiner.)

Answer: 'Love Me Do'

"... Love love me do, you know I love you, I'll always be true, so please love me do ..." This was written by Paul & John. It was released in 1962 on 'Please Please Me'. It is also on 'Introducing The Beatles', 'The Early Beatles', 'The Beatles 1962-1966', 'Love Songs' & 'The Beatles Rarities (U.S.)'. This was the Beatles' first British single. It was recorded on September 11, 1962.

Answer: 'Help!'

"... When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody's help in any way ..." This was written by John & Paul. It was released in 1965 on 'Help!'. It can also be found on 'A Collection Of Beatles Oldies', 'The Beatles 1962-1966', The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl', & The Beatles Rarities (U.S.)'.

It can be heard in the movie, 'HELP!.' It was in the 1965 North American Tour, in the '65 British Winter Tour, and performed on the 'Ed Sullivan Show' in September on 1965.

Answer: 'I Will'

"... For if I ever saw you, I didn't catch your name, but it never really mattered, I will always feel the same ..." This song can be found on 'The Beatles' (white album). The album was released on November 25, 1968, just around Christmas time. This is one of my mommy's favorite songs.

Answer: 'Hippy Hippy Shake'

This one's for KT~ Pantalones! "... Oo I can't keep still with the hippy hippy shake, I get my fill with that hippy hippy shake, Oo my babe aw the hippy hippy shake ..." This song ..."appears on 'The Beatles Live At The Star Club', with Paul singing the lead.

Answer: 'Besame Mucho'

"... Besame besame mucho, each time I bring you a kiss I hear music divine, so besame besame mucho, yeah I love you for ever, say that you'll always be mine ..." This song was ..."written by Consuelo Velasquez and Selig Shaftel which the Beatles perform on 'The Beatles Live At The Star Club'.

This song was also part of the group's repertoire for their audition for Decca & Parlophone Records. In the movie, 'Let It Be', Paul gives a stirring rendition of the song to the other Beatles' accompaniment and amusement." (From 'The Beatles A to Z', written by Goldie Friede, Robin Titone, & Sue Weiner.)

Answer: 'Don't Let Me Down'

"... I'm in love for the first time, don't you know it's gonna last, It's a love that lasts forever, it's a love that had no past ..." This was written by John & Paul and was released in 1970. It can be found on 'The Beatles Again' & 'The Beatles 1967-1970'.

It is also in the 'Let It Be' movie. George Martin produced the single version, and Phil Spector produced the album version. This song was dedicated to Yoko.

Answer: 'I'm Only Sleeping'

"... Everybody seems to think I'm lazy, I don't mind I think they're crazy, running everywhere at such a speed, till they find there's no need there's no need ..." This song was written by Paul & John. It was released in 1966 on the British version of 'Revolver'. It can also be found on "Yesterday"... And Today' & 'The Beatles Rarities (U.S.)'.

* I hope you had fun and learned some new and interesting facts about the Beatles! *