BEATLES TRIVIA AND GAMES! Since July 30, 2012, trivia questions and games have been posted every Monday, and everyone has 2 weeks (through the 2nd Sunday) to submit their answers. One random winner is chosen every 2 weeks. Write to me with your answer(s) at everylittlething@att.net. Answers and winners names provided with every new trivia question! You can win once every 30 days!
NEW CHANGE IN OUR TRIVIA PAGE!!!: EVERY WEEK (until further announcement) MY BEATLES TRIVIA & GAMES PAGE CAN NOW WIN YOU ONE OF 10 PRIZES!!!!!!!!! CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING 10 PRIZES BELOW!!! PRIZES MAY VARY FROM WEEK TO WEEK!
1) ALL THINGS MUST PASS AWAY: HARRISON,CLAPTON AND OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS (New Revised Edition)---Ken Womack and Jason Kruppa---First released in 2021, this books explores the personal and creative relationship between the two legendary guitarists. This newly revised version includes never-before-revealed information uncovered by Ken Womack while doing research for his 2 books on Beatles roadie and pal Mal Evans, who documented the session work for All Things Must Pass, with dates listed chronologically for what songs were recorded, how many takes, and what musicians played on each song. Ever since All Things Must Pass has been released, it only listed the musicians who played on the album, but not specifically the lineups for every song. It finally has come out in this revised edition!
2) THE McCARTNEY LEGACY VOLUME 1: 1969-1973 ---The long-awaited book from Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair covering the end of the Beatles through the end of 1973, when Paul & Wings released their most successful album, "Band On The Run." Filled with so much information we never knew before, and several revelations. It is packed with details on all the recording sessions for every song, and information on Wings' early tours. This is a must-have for true McCartney fans!
3) BACKBEAT (BluRay)---1994 film on the life of Stu Sutcliffe, covering his time with the Beatles, the strong bond between him and John Lennon, and relationship with girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr. Stars stephen Dorff as Stu and Ian Hart as John Lennon. (1 copy available)
4)SHE LOVES YOU ---Jude Southerland Kessler (PDF)---The 3rd in her series of books on the life of John Lennon, covering the period May 1963-March 1964 in detail. This book was recently made available as an audiobook. Also see prize #7---Jude's 5th book on Lennon "Shades Of Life Pt. 1." Watch my recent interview with Jude and narrator/voice over artist for "She Loves You" Scott R. McKinley on my You Tube channel KEN MICHAELS RADIO HERE!!!
5) McCARTNEY III IMAGINED (CD) --- Newer interpretations of songs from "McCartney III" by artists such as Beck, Domenic Fike, St. Vincent, Anderson.Paak, Phoebe Bridgers, and others!
6) PLEASE PLEASE ME --- VINYL (Mono) --- The Beatles' debut British album, including the title track, "Twist And Shout," "I Saw Her Standing There," "P.S. I Love You," and "Do You Want To Know A Secret." How it all started! (only 1 copy available)
7) ALL THINGS MUST PASS (2-CD, 2014 Remaster)-- Undoubtedly one of the best solo-Beatles albums of all time, produced by Phil Spector, with George Harrison classics "My Sweet Lord," "What Is Life," "Beware Of Darkness," "Isn't It A Pity," "Awaiting On You All" and the title track. (Only 1 copy available)
8)REUNION: A ROCK N' ROLL FAIRY TALE (Book) by Gary Burr--- Apart from working with Ringo Starr as a member of the band the Roundheads with Mark Hudson and Steve Dudas, and playing and writing songs on Ringo's albums since then (including Ringo's upcoming country album,) Gary has been one of the most successful songwriters in country music for the last several decades. This is Gary's first novel, a fictional story imagining that in 1998 John Lennon is still alive, and the Beatles reunite because of Linda McCartney's death to do one concert on stage. It's described as very humorous, and all for fun. And Gary has signed copies of this book for anyone who wins it here! Watch my recent interview with Gary in which he describes the book, and gives us a list of 10 deep Ringo Starr Solo-tracks that are favorites of his in my feature "The Deeper You Go"-- it's all right HERE!!!
9) IMAGINED---The Nu-Utopians (CD)---2010 collection of excellent covers of John Lennon's Beatles classics as a tribute to John. The group is headed by Rex Fowler (from Aztec Two-Step) and includes their original tribute song "Johnny's An Angel." (Only 1 copy available)
10)I AM MYSELF (CD)---Tom Evans---Brand new collection of 21 demos from the late member of Badfinger, recorded 1967-1970. Includes songs that were released by Badfinger ("Fisherman," "No Escaping Your Love") but almost entirely unreleased songs from Evans. From Y & T Records, the same record company that brought you the recent collection of Pete Ham demos "Gwent Gardens." (Only 1 copy available)
What song did George Harrison begin writing the day after The Concert For Bangla Desh?
Please write with your mailing address, and indicate which prize you prefer. Write to me (Ken) at everylittlething@att.net. Deadline for entering is Dec. 1, 2024.
Tune in tonight (Monday, Nov. 18) at 9pm (est) for the live broadcast of TALK MORE TALK: A SOLO-BEATLES VIDEOCAST when we devote the show to the new archival box set for GEORGE HARRISON's 1973 album "LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD." Join me, along with my co-hosts KIT O'TOOLE, TOM HUNYADY and JOE MAYO as we examine the new mix and outtakes just released for George's chart-topping album in the U.S. Plus the latest BEATLES NEWS!
The latest episode of THINGS WE SAID TODAY has us interviewing ELLIOT MINTZ, John & Yoko's friend, confidante, and publicist, as he's just released a new book "WE ALL SHINE ON: JOHN, YOKO AND ME" which tells of his memories and his relationship with the Lennons while John was alive, covering from 1971-1980. Elliot was very candid about his love and difficulties with the two, and his continuing friendship with Yoko to this day. It was such a pleasure talking with him. Plus BEATLES NEWS at the top of the show!
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The following 2 lines from a Beatles/Solo song lead directly into the song's title. Tell me the correct titles for both these examples...
1) "You tell me that you've heard every sound there is...." 2) "You had control of our smiles and our tears..."
ANSWERS: 1) AND YOUR BIRD CAN SING - Beatles (Revolver LP, 1966) 2) ALL THOSE YEARS AGO - George Harrison (Somewhere In England LP, 1981) WINNER: ED HARTNETT (MA) --- Wins "Dark Horse-The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label" by Aaron Badgley---Congratulations, Ed!!!
Please write in with your mailing address, and indciate which prize you prefer. write to Ken at everylittlething@att.net. Deadline for entering is Nov. 17, 2024.
Check out my latest videos on KEN MICHAELS RADIO - including a DENNY LAINE TRIBUTE with former WINGS members DENNY SEIWELL, LAURENCE JUBER AND STEVE HOLLEY! They all share their memories of working and their friendship with Denny Laine. This was done just in time for Denny's 80th birthday (Oct. 29.) Thanks to everyone who's watched so far for their great responses to the show!
Also, join me for my cnversation with author IAN DERBYSHIRE ("Macca In the Long Noughties") which takes a look at PAUL McCARTNEY's life after Linda's death through 2009--all his music, pop and classical, plus the Fireman releases, his tours, and his personal life. Listen to that interview HERE!!!
The most recent episode of THINGS WE SAID TODAY has Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and myself chatting with ERIK NELSON, the director of the new documetnary "DAYTIME REVOLUTION," which examines the week in Feb. 1972 when JOHN & YOKO co-hosted the MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW. We welcome all comments on our YOU TUBE channel-we'd love to know your thoughts on this show!
And the latest TALK MORE TALK: A SOLO-BEATLES VIDEOCAST has the co-hosts Kit O'Toole, Joe Mayo and Tom Hunyady and myself looking back at the 40th Anniversary of PAUL McCARTNEY's film "GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROAD STREET" with special guest EDWARD CRAWFORD, host of the YOU TUBE channel Call Me Mr. Broad Street. We also welcome returning guest Nashville musician DYLAN SEVEY, who gives us a sneak preview of RINGO STARR's new country album, "LOOK UP" due out Jan, 10.
Archival Interview of the Week: Beatles author CHUCK GUNDERSON ("SOME FUN TONIGHT") which covers every details of all the North American concerts from the Fabs 1964-1966. Listen to the Chuck on INTERVIEWS PAGE 3 of my website!