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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!
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!
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) THE McCARTNEY LEGACY VOLUME 2: 1974-1980---Authors Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair continue with a thorough look at the career of Paul McCartney, following the success of the "Band On The Run" album to Paul's drug bust in Japan in January, 1980. Every detail about the recording sessions, his performances, videos, his success with Wings, dealing with his Beatles past and more are covered in detail. This prize only available to U.S. residents.(Only 1 copy available!)
2) WE ALL SHINE ON: JOHN, YOKO & ME----- Elliot Mintz-
For 9 years Elliot was John & Yoko's most trusted confidante, and he has reamined a close freind to Yoko in all the years since John's death. He was there to witness the highs and lows of their dramatic lives, from their creative successes, to their temporary separation, to interactions with the other Beatles, their happiness from the birth of their son Sean, and in returning in 1980 with a new album. He was on the phone with John and Yoko nearly everyday, and he observed all the twists nd turns in their relationship. This book is an intimate look through it all, from someone who really knew them.
For 9 years Elliot was John & Yoko's most trusted confidante, and he has reamined a close freind to Yoko in all the years since John's death. He was there to witness the highs and lows of their dramatic lives, from their creative successes, to their temporary separation, to interactions with the other Beatles, their happiness from the birth of their son Sean, and in returning in 1980 with a new album. He was on the phone with John and Yoko nearly everyday, and he observed all the twists nd turns in their relationship. This book is an intimate look through it all, from someone who really knew them.
3) CLOUD NINE(CD)---2004 Remaster of George's big comeback album. Includes the hits "Got My Mind Set On You" and "When We Was Fab" plus the bonus tracks "Shanghai Surprise" and "Zig Zag." (Only 1 copy available)
4) DAYTIME REVOLUTION (BluRay)---Excellent documentary on the week that John & Yoko co-hosted the Mike Douglas talk show in 1972. Archival footage mixed with current interviews with many of the guests that appeared that week, as well as news footage from that period. Listen to an interview we did with director Erik Nelson for the documentary on the THINGS WE SAID TODAY podcast HERE!!!!
5)ACOUSTIC(CD)---Pete Ham---A new limited-edition batch of rare home demos from Pete Ham. Only 1000 copies have been made, presented in a 6-panel digipak by Tom Brennan, who also compiled and edited the recordings. 30 songs in total, all performed on one or two acoustic guitars, with or without vocals. Another fine Badfinger-related release from Y & T Records. (Only 1 copy available.)
6) NEW (CD)--- Paul McCartney's 2013 album, with many favorites including songs he performed in concert at that time, including the title track, "Queenie Eye," "Everybody Out There," and "Save Us." Paul worked with numerous producers on this album, including Giles Martin, Mark Ronson, Paul Epworth and Ethan Johns. (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)FLOWERS IN THE DIRT ------Paul McCartney (CD)---Brilliant album from Paul that included some of his songwriting with Elvis Costello ("My Brave Face," his duet with Elvis "You Want Her Too.") It also includes songs that Paul performed on his 1989-1990 world tour ("Figure Of Eight," "We Got Married," "Put It There.") Only 1 copy available!
9) HEAD FIRST---Badfinger (CD)---50th Anniversary release---The last Badfinger recordings with Pete Ham, and with new member Bob Jackson, this album was first released in 2000, and has now been remastered by Jackson. Another Y & T release for Badfinger fans! (Only 1 copy available)
10) LET IT BE ROBERTA: ROBERTA FLACK SINGS THE BEATLES (CD)--- as a tribute to the legendary singer, we offer this 2012 album in which she covers all Beatles songs, including "In My Life," "The Long and Winding Road," and George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity." This was, in fact, the final album she released.
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CURRENT BEATLES TRIVIA: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Of the following 4 Beatles/Solo Recordings, which one is the shortest in length?
1) Maggie Mae
2) It's Johnny's Birthday
3) Wild Honey Pie
4) Ya Ya (Walls And Bridges Vsn.)
Deadline for entering is June 29, 2025. Please write innn with your mailing address, and indicate which prize you prefer. Write to Ken at everylittlething@att.net.
Lots happening on my YOU TUBE channel and podcasts.....
On KEN MICHAELS RADIO, a reunion of all the co-hosts past and present for THINGS WE SAID TODAY with our first installment of "BEATLES PREFERENCES," in which I pit 2 songs or albums against each other, and my panel has to choose which one they prefer (ie. "Let It Be" or "Let It Be Naked.") All of these choices can be tough to decide, but that's part of the fun!!!
Also, music journalist EOGHAN LYNG returns to discuss his review of PAUL McCARTNEY's 2013 album "New," as first featured in the all-Solo McCartney issue of RECORD COLLECTOR. Both new shows are on KEN MICHAELS RADIO--- Comment on the shows, and please subscribe!
The latest TALK MORE TALK: A SOLO-BEATLES VIDEOCAST has Darren, Kit and I reviewing the new tour from RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND. Discover the 3 surprises in Ringo's setlist! We also pick our favorite All-Starr Band lineups!
And the latest THINGS WE SAID TODAY is a history lesson on WINGS' "VENUS AND MARS" album, which just celebrated its 50th Anniversary, plus the latest BEATLES NEWS. Join me, Allan and Darren for another fun-filled show!
Of the following 4 Beatles/Solo Recordings, which one is the shortest in length?
1) Maggie Mae
2) It's Johnny's Birthday
3) Wild Honey Pie
4) Ya Ya (Walls And Bridges Vsn.)
Deadline for entering is June 29, 2025. Please write innn with your mailing address, and indicate which prize you prefer. Write to Ken at everylittlething@att.net.
Lots happening on my YOU TUBE channel and podcasts.....
On KEN MICHAELS RADIO, a reunion of all the co-hosts past and present for THINGS WE SAID TODAY with our first installment of "BEATLES PREFERENCES," in which I pit 2 songs or albums against each other, and my panel has to choose which one they prefer (ie. "Let It Be" or "Let It Be Naked.") All of these choices can be tough to decide, but that's part of the fun!!!
Also, music journalist EOGHAN LYNG returns to discuss his review of PAUL McCARTNEY's 2013 album "New," as first featured in the all-Solo McCartney issue of RECORD COLLECTOR. Both new shows are on KEN MICHAELS RADIO--- Comment on the shows, and please subscribe!
The latest TALK MORE TALK: A SOLO-BEATLES VIDEOCAST has Darren, Kit and I reviewing the new tour from RINGO STARR & HIS ALL-STARR BAND. Discover the 3 surprises in Ringo's setlist! We also pick our favorite All-Starr Band lineups!
And the latest THINGS WE SAID TODAY is a history lesson on WINGS' "VENUS AND MARS" album, which just celebrated its 50th Anniversary, plus the latest BEATLES NEWS. Join me, Allan and Darren for another fun-filled show!
RECENT BEATLES GAME: FOLLOW ME---Tell me the lyrical line from a Beatles or Solo-Beatles song that follows the one here...
"I feel good, in a special way..."
ANSWER: "I'm in love and it's a sunny day." (From "Good Day Sunshine")
WINNER: Brian Mullins (Wins "We All Shine On: John, Yoko And Me" by Elliot
Mintz----Take a deep bow, Brian!
Deadline for entering is June 15, 2025. Please write in with your mailing address, and indicate which prize you prefer. Write to Ken at everylittlething@att.net.
What would you like to see as the next BEATLES release? Watch my video HERE and write in the comments below! I'd love to know your thoughts!!!
Author LUCA PERASI returns to KEN MICHAELS RADIO to discuss his new book, "RINGO STARR: I PLAY THE PIANO IF IT'S IN C-THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS VOL. 1, 1970-1997." Like his similar books on PAUL McCARTNEY ("MUSIC IS IDEAS, VOL. 1 & 2,") it is packed with lots of information on all the songs commercially released by Ringo, and some unreleased, from the first two decades of his solo-career! Watch my previous shows with Luca, and subscribe to my channel!!!
The last show we did for THINGS WE SAID TODAY was our interview with CHRIS O'DELL, who worked as a personal assistant for the BEATLES, plus GEORGE HARRISON, ERIC CLAPTON, LEON RUSSELL, SANTANA, FLEETWOOD MAC and others for their tours. A new documentary "MISS O'DELL" is now out on DVD and BluRay, and is available to stream on Peacock, Tubi, Prime Video and Fandango. Her docuemtnary includes appearances from PETER ASHER, PATTI BOYD, MARK LEWISOHN, SIR BOB HARRIS, and others! George Harrison wrote one of his songs in her name--"MISS O'DELL!!!"
The next new shows for TALK MORE TALK: A SOLO-BEATLES VIDEOCAST and THINGS WE SAID TODAY will both be in celebration of the 50th Anniversary for WINGS' album "VENUS AND MARS."
I'm happy to say that my weekly BEATLES radio ptogram "EVERY LITTLE THING" will now be running twice a week on station WFDU, where it will air Saturdays at 6am and Sundays at 8am (et.)
LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW WITH RINGO STARR HERE!
