The Beatles Test 2
5. Besides Helter Skelter, there are several other songs from the White Album in which Manson thought the Beatles were sending him "messages." Name two of these songs, and write a sentence telling what Manson thought the song meant (his interpretation)
"Piggies" and "Blackbird" are two other songs that Manson mentioned in court. Manson thought that "Blackbird" meant that the Beatles were urging african american people to rise and revolt against the white establishment. Manson thought that "piggies" meant that the piggies were members of establishment and that the Establishment needed a good whacking.
Rooftop Concert
- Was the final public performance - In Jan 1969, with keyboardist Billy Preston, on the roof of Apple headquarters - footage was later used in documentary film Let It Be (1970)
Reasons for Beatles breaking up
-Becoming four individuals, outgrowing the group -George's frustrations as a musician/songwriter -John and George feeling that Paul is too controlling (John disengaging: LSD, heroin, Yoko) -John's devotion to Yoko Ono -Financial conflicts (Klein and Eastmans) -After Brian's death, lack of focus, direction
Yoko Ono
-Met John at art gallery, 1966 -Her persistence, John's growing infatuation -Spending night together, -Cynthia finding them in her kitchen -John bringing her into studio --Contrast to earlier role of Beatle women Two Virgins album, cover
Abbey Road album
-The Album ________was the last Beatles album recorded -Famous cover photograph, Abbey Road zebra crossing -"Let's make a good album again," with George Martin -John and Yoko car accident; moving her bed into studio -Two of George's best songs: Something and Here Comes the Sun John's songs: Come Together, I Want You -Paul's idea for medley of songs to end side two Final line (then hidden song at end)
"Glass Onion" White Album
. This song by John is commenting on the fact that many Beatle fans were over-analyzing their lyrics, and references 5 other Beatle songs in the lyrics. Name two of them: "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "I am the walrus
"Dear Prudence" White Album
10. Main writer/singer: John 11. What/who was the inspiration for this song?: John wrote to try and lure Prudence Farrow out of meditation overload
"Happiness is a Warm Gun" White Album
12. Main writer/singer: John 13. What was the inspiration for the title? A gun magazine belonging to George was lying around the Abbey Road studio when john came across it, and noticed the line on the cover that read, happiness is a warm gun in your hand. This stayed with John and thus the song was inspired then written.
"BlackBird" White Album
6. Main writer/singer: Paul McCartney 7. What was the inspiration for this song?: Paul McCartney response to the civil rights movement after reading an article in the paper
"while my guitar weeps" White Album
8. Main writer/singer: George Harrison 9. Who plays lead guitar on this song (not one of the Beatles): Eric Clapton
Allen Klein
Business Manager for both the Rolling Stones and The Beatles
beatles trip to India
February 1968, to study with Maharishi -Getting away from fans, craziness, drugs, distractions -Large number of songs written -John getting letters from Yoko -Ringo left first, then Paul; John and George stay longest -Accusations against Maharishi, abrupt departure (song Sexy Sadie on White album is John criticizing him)
4. What did Charles Manson think the song "Helter Skelter" meant?
Helter Skeltor was thought to represent confusion
All of the Beatles went to India to study meditation. John and George were the last the leave. Why did they abruptly leave?
John and George left abruptly when Alex Mardas told Pattie and Cynthia that Maharishi had been attempting to get sexual favors from female meditators at the camp.
Be able to put in order they were released: Magical Tour, White album, Abbey Road, Let it Be
Magical Tour, White album, Abbey Road, Let it Be
"Sexy Sadie" White Album
Main writer/singer: John Lennon 5. Who is this song about?: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
"Back in the USSR" White Album
Main writer/singer: Paul McCartney 2. Who plays drums on this song?: Paul McCartney 3. This song parodies California Girls by the group __ Beach Boys_ and Back in the USA by ----Chuck Berry.
"Get Back" Project/ Let it Be Movie
Original concept: film recording of songs, end with concert -Coldness of Twickenham Studios, film schedule -Tensions in group; Paul trying to motivate, seen as bossy, controlling -George feeling his songs not being respected -Flare-up between George and Paul -Moving to Apple recording studio, Billy Preston -Rooftop concert, January 30, 1969 -Album shelved for the time being
________takes other three Beatles to court to financially dissolve Beatles, leading to hard feelings between Paul and John, especially in early 1970s
Paul McCartney
Phil Spector
Producer known for his "Wall of Sound" technique.
maharishi/ transcendental meditation
Rejecting drugs; focus on meditation
What song was the B-side to the single Hey Jude, and who mainly wrote it?
Revolution and Paul McCartney wrote it for John Lennon's son while his parents were going through a divorce
Why was the cover of John and Yoko's album Two Virgins controversial?
The album cover photograph was pornographic
2. According to the rumor/story, how did Paul "die"?
The rumor/ story of how paul died was that he got killed in a car crash back in 1966 and the band replaced him with an imposter.
What are three specific "clues" that indicated that Paul was dead?
The three specific "clues" that indiciated that Paul was dead were "turn me on, dead man", "Number nine, number nine", and "I buried Paul".
creation of Apple
Why created: tax benefits, something for Beatles to do with their money -Savile Row headquarters -Disorganized, money wasted: The Fool, Magic Alex -Apple Boutique, opening and closing
3. What was the cause of death for their manager, Brian Epstein?
accidental over dose
Let it Be is the last "official" Beatles album released
but Abbey Road was actually the last recorded
Linda Eastman
started dating Paul Dec. 1968 American photographer first met Paul in London in May '67 they married on Sept.; '41 April 99'worked with Paul on his solo albums
