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Music Quotes:

THE GOLDEN APPLE CORPS.

The Golden Apple Corps* is an honorary position for the Keepers of The Sacred Chao,
so that they can put 'KSC' after their names.
It says little, does less, means nothing.
* Not to be confused with The Apple Corps Ltd. of those four singers.
We thought of it first.
- The Principia Discordia

Submitted by: LucidLupin
The Beatles saved the world from boredom.
- George Harrison

The Beatles will exist without us. - George Harrison

The world used us as an excuse to go mad.
- George Harrison
I call it Arthur.
- George Harrison, 1964, when asked what the Beatles called their haircuts.

We were the Spice Boys.
- George Harrison

The Beatles exist apart from my Self. I am not really Beatle George. Beatle George is like a suit or shirt that I once wore on occasion and until the end of my life people may see that shirt and mistake it for me.
- George Harrison

We ice skate.
- George Harrison - 1964 when asked by a reporter 'What do you do when you're cooped up in a hotel room between shows?'>

Submitted by: LucidLupin
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Music Jokes:

What did George Harrison say to his guitar while it gently weeped?
Don't Fret.
Submitted by: Johnny Rabon
Q: What were the worst words ever said in rock and roll?
A: How about we let Ringo sing one.
Submitted by: Steve
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Band Name Origins:

  • "It came in a vision, a man appeared to us on a floating pie and said, 'From this day on you will be known as the Beatles with an 'A'.'" -John Lennon Submitted by: Sporkkk
  • The Beatles early music was NOT all in 4/4, there were songs in 3/4, 12/8, 6/8 - long before they were famous. There was, howver, a back beat, so the beat was very important. All in all, clearly a play on words (typical of Lennon), and reference to the Crickets. The story about McCartney is made up (by McCartney). Submitted by: Paulmarkj

Why the Name is Stupid:

  • If you want to pay homage to Buddy Holly's Crickets, spell it Beetles. Beatles is beat. Submitted by: LILIWHITE

Performer Nick Names:

Known informally as: The Fab Four. Submitted by: ChuckyG

Better Off Solo:

Name
New Career
Comments & Submitter Name
"Ringo Starr""Ringo has an interesting solo career, though he had no #1 albums, he had an All-Starr Band with other popular musicians." - Paul Warren
"George Harrison""George, the quiet Beatle, released the album "All Things Must Pass" which was Harrison's best album ever. " - Paul Warren
"Paul McCartney""In 1970, Paul McCartney released "McCartney" with only himself doing all the music and with a little help from his first wife Linda." - Paul Warren
"John Lennon""John was actually the first Beatle to release a hit called "Give Peace a Chance" without being with the Beatles." - Paul Warren

Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:

Song Name
Comments & Submitter Name
"Yer Blues""So Lonely, Wanna Die"!... - Paul Warren
"Tomorrow Never Knows"Last song on the Revolver album. Another of Ringo's 'mad' jumbled up plays on words similar to A Hard Days Night. Also the only Beatles song with only one chord ( C? ) I think!!?? - Eddie
"Tomorrow Never Knows"The song is better known as the first Psychedelic song rather than 'Tomorrow Never Knows'. - Paul Warren
"A Day In The Life"Perhaps the name should be "The News" as in "I read the news today, oh boy..." - ModiinJerry
"Ballad Of John And Yoko"Not surprisingly, neither the word "ballad" nor the phrase "ballad of" tend to be found in the lyrics of songs whose titles begin with that phrase. In this case, the opening line, "Standing on the dock at Southampton" might form a subsatitute title as much as any phrase, but I don't think I've heard it called by any phrase in the lyrics. Those familiar with this song tend, I suppose, to know the actual title, even though they couldn't deduce it from the lyrics. - Thessaly Danes

Better Names for Current Songs:

Original Song Name
New Song Name
Submitter Name
"Calendar's Busy""Eleanor Rigby"Jonathan S.
"Oral Roberts""Doctor Robert"abc1332
"Only a Southern Song""Only a Northern Song"Paul Warren
"Cindy Sheehan""Sexy Sadie"Paul Warren
"Lucy In The Sky With Dynamites""Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"kwame

There are additional new song names available.

Literally Impossible Song Titles:

Song/Performer
Comment
Submitter Name
"I Am the Walrus,"then you are one talented walrus! hahaJasonL
"All You Need Is Love,"Actually everyone needs food, water and oxygen.JasonL
"Eight Days A Week,"There are only seven days in a week.JasonL
"Tomorrow Never Knows,"when did days become sentient beings?JasonL
"Nowhere Man,"The Nowhere Man Has To Be Somewhere Is He Lost ?JasonL

There are additional literally impossible song titles available.

Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:

Song & Band Name
Song & Band Name
Comments & Submittor Name
"Questions 67 & 68""Ask Me Why," BeatlesKathy
"Reach Out, I'll Be There""Any Time At All," BeatlesKathy
"You Belong To Me""It Won't Be Long," BeatlesKathy
"Where Are We Going?""Magical Mystery Tour," The BeatlesRaphael
There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available.

Remove a Letter From a Song Title:

"I Wanna Be Your Ma" originally "I Wanna Be Your Man"
John & Paul could have let the Supremes sing that.
oldiesfan
"Any Tim At All" originally "Any Time At All"
oldiesfan
"A Day In The Lie" originally "A Day In The Life"
oldiesfan
"You've Got To Hide Our Love Away" originally "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away"
We both know its a secret love.
Rhoda Dohr
"Axman" originally "Taxman"
Daisy Pappus

There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.

Add a Letter To a Song Title:

"Drive My Cart" originally "Drive My Car"
Sung by a golfer to his caddy
Serafina
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearths Club Band" originally "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band "
mandylee
"You're Going To Louse That Girl" originally "You're Going To Lose That Girl"
There are shampoos that can stop!
oldiesfan
"Not A Second Timex" originally "Not A Second Time"
Timex would have loved this tune.
oldiesfan
"Any Timex At All" originally "Any Time At All"
Timex would have wanted the Beatles to advertise.
oldiesfan

There are additional song titles with a letter added available.

Change a Letter In a Song Title:

"For You Glue" originally "For You Blue"
Mark Richardson
"Sgt. Pepper's Lovely Hearts Club Band" originally "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band "
mandylee
"Eight Pays A Week" originally "Eight Days A Week"
We wish, but unrealistic.
My Name Is Joe
"P.S. I Lose You" originally "P.S. I Love You"
oldiesfan
"P.S. I Move You" originally "P.S. I Love You"
oldiesfan

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Song Parody Recordings:

May 6 "Nintendo 64" by Mikey Squirrel a parody of "When I'm 64" by The Beatles
A tribute to the classic old-school video game system. A parody of the Beatles' 'When I'm 64', complete with Mario himself. Soundclick: (Mp3) (Comments)
Feb 24 "John McCain" by Steve Bryant a parody of "Penny Lane" by Beatles
A "history" of a presidential candidate. Soundclick.com: (Mp3) (Comments)
Feb 21 "Final Destination" by Nuclear Bubble Wrap a parody of "Ob La Di, Ob La Da" by The Beatles
I just wanted to make a really catchy song about death. illemonati.com: (mp3) (Comments)
Nov 23 "Dubya" by Rick Cormier a parody of "Julia" by The Beatles
A sad song about a sad man. SoundClick: (Mp3) (Comments)
Feb 28 "A Bar Maid Fight" by Jeff Reuben a parody of "A Hard Days Night" by The Beatles
Beer, barmaids and brawling...what more could you ask?! http://www.soundclick.com: (MP3) (Comments)
Apr 12 "Does the Lava Flow or Secrete?" by Merry & Pippin a parody of "Do You Want to Know a Secret?" by The Beatles
Merry and Pippin sacrifice a virgin... Soundclick.com: (Mp3) (Comments)
Apr 11 "When I'm President" by 2nz a parody of "When I'm 64" by The Beatles
My first official parody recording. It's what things would be like if I were president. (by Glen '2nz' Stollberger) www.soundclick.com: (mp3) (Comments)
Jan 17 "Iraq" by Robert Mackle a parody of "Get Back" by The Beatles
Iraq (anti war song) full version, with my friend Ryan singing. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?band: (stream) (Comments)
Dec 4 "I am the Tourist" by Robert Mackle a parody of "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles
The new Sgt.Leper single... available in no music shops anywhere. www.soundclick.com: (mp3 stream, download available at site) (Comments)

There are additional song parody recordings available.

Song Parodies:

Original Song Name
Parody Song Name
Parody Author
"When I'm Sixty Four""From The Hardware Store"Jason
"Sun King""Corn King"Steve Kalafut
"When I'm 64""When I'm Really Bored"Lionel Mertens
"You Never Give Me Your Money""You Never Divvy Your Profits"Melanie Lee
"Sun King Medley""Oil King Medley"Melanie Lee
"Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da""A-B-C, 1-2-3, (What A Dumb Class)"Jason
"Sun King""Oil King"Melanie Lee
"One After 909""1/21/09"Melanie Lee
"All You Need Is Love""All You Need Are Shoves"Alvin Rhodes
"Nowhere Man""Bomber Man"Andrew McDonald

There are additional song parodies available.

Untapped Commercial Ideas:

Song Name
Product
Submittor
From Me To YouUnited States Postal ServiceAnonymous
Hey BulldogBulldog Cable & Wireless Pickle
Blue Jay WayToronto Blue Jays baseball teamMark Silverman
Maxwell's Silver HammerHardware StoresMagicMarker
FlyingSouthwest, Northwest, any Airline companyAlan the Ottoman
There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available.

Bad Choices for On Hold Music:

Song Name
Company/Organization
Submittor
"Piggies"Hormel (as in Spam)Iludium Phosdex
"Happiness is a Warm Gun"National Rifle AssociationIludium Phosdex
Can't Buy Me LoveDiamond jewelry store (or a florist)Wormy
Help!Fire or police department, EMSnightrain express
I'm A LoserThe Prime Minister's Officelittle Jen
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Duets Not Yet Performed:

First Band/Song Name
Second Band/Song Name
New Song Name
Submittor
Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
   The Carpenters
Across the Universe
   The Beatles
Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft Across the Universe
Martha Hankins
Shut Up and Drive
   Rihanna
Drive My Car
   The Beatles
Shut Up And Drive My Car
Yeah, this guy's never getting his keys back
Mr. Sally
Dance, Dance
   Fall Out Boy
Revolution
   The Beatles
Dance Dance Revolution
The latest version!
Mr. Sally
Mellow Yellow
   Donovan
Yellow Submarine
   The Beatles
Mellow Yellow Submarine
Panda
There are additional Beatles duets that haven't been done yet available.

If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be :

Ma Beat-Elles
Ma-V-Elle combined with The Beatles
Both bands finished with one fewer member than when starting
Submitted By: Ra'akone
They Might Be Giant Beatles
They Might Be Giants combined with The Beatles
Submitted By: FiFi
The Counting Beatles
The Counting Crows combined with The Beatles
Submitted By: Jasmine
New Found Beatles
New Found Glory combined with The Beatles
O mommy look
Submitted By: No More

There are additional Beatles Combined Groups that haven't been done yet available.

Misheard Lyrics:

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
Misheard Lyrics:
Searching peppers slowly hurts club and
Original Lyrics:
Sergeant Pepper's lonely hearts club band
"Birthday"
Misheard Lyrics:
I would like you to dance (with me),
Take a ch-ch-ch-chance (with me)
Original Lyrics:
I would like you to dance (birthday),
Take a ch-ch-ch-chance (birthday)
"Here Comes The Sun"
Misheard Lyrics:
Here comes the sun,
a nice day...
Original Lyrics:
Here comes the sun,
and I say...
"I Am the Walrus"
Misheard Lyrics:
Don't you think that Yoko laughs at you
Original Lyrics:
Don't you think the joker laughs at you
There are additional Beatles misheard lyrics available.

Misheard Lyrics Story:

"Girl"
Misheard Lyrics:
She's the kind of girl you want so bad
It makes you horny.
Original Lyrics:
She's the kind of girl you want so bad
It makes you sorry.

Story about this misheard lyric by: Bethany Byrd

I didn't identify what this song was or who the original artist was until I saw it sung in the movie "Across The Universe". But I couldn't forget having heard it before. That earlier occasion was when I was shopping at the drug store for my super-jumbo tampons, and this song was playing on the loudspeakers. At that time I thought I surely heard it as misheard, like I've reported. Then I got up to the checkout, and as fate would have it the cashier was a boy that I had a major crush on. Between the embarrassment of his turning out to be the one I was buying my tampons from and the shock that a mellow-rock type song with this kind of "oldies" flavor would actually have the lyrics that I thought I heard, I nearly (soiled) my pants right there in the checkout line. By the way, the guy that sings it in "Across The Universe" sings the word "sorry" so much more clearly. I could never have misheard it from hearing his version.

There are additional misheard stories available.

Song Parody Fragments:

"All You Need is Love"
Better Lyrics:
All you need is Clow
Original Lyrics:
All you need is love
Submitted by: Colin Slater
"Revolution"
Better Lyrics:
So you're suffering from constipation,
Well you know,
It's a real pain in the rear.
So you're swelling and have inflamation,
Well you know,
You need some Preparation H in there.
'Cause when you're talking about hemhoroids,
Preparation H can wipe them out.
Don't you know it's gonna be
Alright!
Alright!
Alright!
Alright!
Original Lyrics:
You say you want a revolution,
Well you know,
We all want to change the world.
You tell me that it's evolution,
Well you know,
We all want to change the world.
But when you talk about destruction,
Don't you know you can count me out.
Don't you know it's gonna be
Alright!
Alright!
Alright!
Submitted by: Eric Perlin
"You Never Give Me Your Money"
Better Lyrics:
you never gave me a tune up
Original Lyrics:
you never give me your money
Submitted by: white trash

Funny Lyrics:

"Hello Goodbye"
The Funny Lyrics:
I say yes, and you say no no no! OH! OH no!
Why They're Funny:
Because they sound like the guy wants to hump! What is it with the beatles and doin' it?? For one thing, they are ALL guys!
Submitted by: O'Kelly
"Come Together"
The Funny Lyrics:
He bag production he got walrus gumboot He got
ono sideboard he one spinal cracker He
got feet down below his knee Hold you in his
armchair you can feel his disease Come
together right now over me He roller-coaster he got
early warning He got muddy water he one mojo
filter He say 'one and one and one is three' Got to
be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see Come
together right now over me.
Why They're Funny:
Don't most of them sound like STD'S?
Submitted by: Will
There are additional Beatles Funny lyrics available.

Repetitive Lyrics:

"Don't Let Me Down"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
Dont let me down
Dont let me down
Dont let me down
Dont let me down
Why They're Repetitive:
That's the entire chorus. Couldn't John explain why she shouldn't let him down?
Submitted by: Aristotle
"Hey Jude"
The Repetitive Lyrics:
Na na na na na na na, na na na na, hey Jude. (repeats for about 4 minutes)
Why They're Repetitive:
In this 7 minute song, these lyrics keep repeating for about 4 minutes, gradually fading out. Much as I liked the Beatles, this was kinda pointless.
Submitted by: Werewolvesofthunder
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Insincere Lyrics:

"Ticket To Ride"
The Insincere Lyrics:
I think I'm gonna be sad
Yeah
The girl that's drivin' me mad
Is goin' away.
Why They're Insincere:
Well if the girl drives you mad, why are you sad that she's going away?
Submitted by: A Wreath O' Franklins
"Because"
The Insincere Lyrics:
When I close my eyes
it blows my mind.
Why They're Insincere:
Were John and Paul high when they wrote this song?
Submitted by: Celeste
There are additional Beatles insincere lyrics available.

Misrhymed Lyrics:

"Revolution"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
But when you talk about destruction,
don't you know that you could count me out.
Why They're Misrhymed:
Was he supposed to say 'in', but then fooled them to saying 'count me out'?
Submitted by: Paul Warren
"It Won't Be Long"
The Misrhymed Lyrics:
Every Night, when everybody has fun,
Here am I sitting out on my own.
Why They're Misrhymed:
'Fun' and 'Own' don't rhyme. Seems that John couldn't find anything to rhyme with 'Fun'.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
There are additional Beatles misrhymed lyrics available.

Insulting Lyrics:

"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)"
The Insulting Lyrics:
And when I awoke I was alone,
this bird had flown
So, I lit a fire,
Isn't it good,
Norwegian wood
Why They're Insulting:
They're basically saying "Hooray for arson"!
Submitted by: The Deke
"Your Mother Should Know"
The Insulting Lyrics:
Let's all get up and dance to a song
That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know (Your mother should...)
Your mother should know (...know)
Why They're Insulting:
They're basically saying "Yo momma so old, that..."
Submitted by: The Deke
There are additional Insulting lyrics available.

Inappropriate Lyrics:

"Don't Let Me Down"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
I'm in love for the first time
Why They're Inappropriate:
No. Yoko was not the first person John fell in love with.
Submitted by: Aristotle
"Strawberry Fields For Ever"
The Inappropriate Lyrics:
The title.
Why They're Inappropriate:
The title refers to a children's home which, I heard only closed a few years ago. Did one of the Beatles live at the the home as a child?
Submitted by: Eric Hayman
There are additional inappropriate lyrics available.

Dated Lyrics:

"Back in the USSR"
The Dated Lyrics:
Flew in from Miami Beach B.O.A.C.
Why They're Dated:
B.O.A.C., or British Overseas Airways Corporation, no longer exists as such. It became part of British Airways in 1974.
Submitted by: Marc
"When I'm Sixty-Four"
The Dated Lyrics:
Will you still need me
Will you still feed me
When I'm sixty-four?
Why They're Dated:
John and George both died before reaching 64, and Ringo and Paul have both made it past 64.
Submitted by: David Jones
There are additional dated lyrics available.

Dirty Lyrics:

"Maxwell's Silver Hammer"
The Dirty Lyrics:
Late nights all alone with a test tube
Ooh, oh, oh, oh
Why They're Dirty:
Talking about a girl here. Now come on, you can't tell me that isn't implying something.
Submitted by: Justin (um3k)
"Why Don't We Do It In The Road"
The Dirty Lyrics:
Why don't we do it in the road
No one will be watching us
Why don't we do it in the road
Why They're Dirty:
As a teen my mind was working overtime. Years later I heard that Paul was simply suggesting the group do their next recording session at the Abby Road studio where they would have more privacy.
Submitted by: danno h.
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:

"Come Together"
The Lyrics:
He bad production, he got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sidebar, he one spinal cracker
Who They Mention:
Yoko Ono
Submitted by: Martha Hankins
"Yer Blues"
The Lyrics:
'I feel so suicidal, just like Dylan's Mr Jones.'
Who They Mention:
Bob Dylan. He wrote 'Ballad of a Thin Man' about the infamous Mr Jones.
Submitted by: John
There are additional Beatles celebrity lyrics available.

Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:

"Paperback Writer"
The Lyrics:
His son is working for the Daily Mail
Product Brand Name:
Daily Mail
Submitted by: Barry Chuckle
"Come Together"
The Lyrics:
He got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
Product Brand Name:
Coca-Cola
Submitted by: Pippa

Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:

"Back in the U.S.S.R."
The Song Lyrics:
And Georgia's always on my-my-my-my-my-my-my-my-my mind.
Song They Mention:
Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles
Submitted by: Raphael
"Let It Be"
The Song Lyrics:
I wake up to the sound of music
Song They Mention:
The Sound Of Music
Submitted by: Renee Keener
There are additional Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs lyrics available.

Songs That Open With Their Titles:

"She Loves You"
Opening Lines:
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Comments:
Submitted by: Banjo!
"Honey Pie"
Opening Lines:
Honey Pie, you are making me crazy.
Comments:
Submitted by: Banjo!
There are additional spelling lyrics available.

Made Up Words in Songs:

"I Am The Walrus"
The Made Up Words:
Eggman, crabalocker, g'joob,
Comments:
Submitted by: David
 

Scary Song Lyrics:

"Revolver 9"
The Lyrics:
Number Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine, Number Nine...ect
Why:
Okay, now I find this creepy not as the song going foward. If this part is played backwards, it sounds like he is saying "Turn me on dead man, Turn me on dead man Turn me on dear man...ect".
A lot of songs by The Beatles have these "subliminal" messages.
Submitted by: Drake
"I Am The Walrus"
The Lyrics:
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly.
I'm crying.
Why:
Because they are so random and weird. The first time I listened to it I freaked out and turned it off. Then it became a favorite of mine.
Submitted by: 2:49 AM

Song Title Space Change:

"Pen N.Y. Lane" originally "Penny Lane"
Submitted by: beegles
"Comet, O Get Her" originally "Come Together"
The new comet is coming to get someone!
Submitted by: Regina Haniger
"Yell 'Ow! Submarine" originally "Yellow Submarine"
The Beatles did have a party next door. -:)
Submitted by: Peter
"If Eel Fine" originally "I Feel Fine "
Submitted by: Peter
"Come To Get Her" originally "Come Together"
Submitted by: Penelope Beckinsale

There are additional Song Title Space Change available.

Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:

"Martha My Dear"
The Lyrics:
Take a good look around you
Take a good look you're bound to see
That you and me were meant to be for each other
Why:
It should say "That you and I are meant to be for each other. Me is an object pronoun and without the "you' it would just say "me was meant to be" which obviously isn't right.
Submitted by: Jizzmaster
 

Band Name Anagrams:

Stab The Eel Submitted by: Josh
The Lab E-set Submitted by: Peter
Let He Be Seat Submitted by: Peter

Song Title Anagrams:

"I'd Boo A Ballad" originally "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"I Do Boa Ballad" originally "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Grey Lion Bear" originally "Eleanor Rigby"
Some bizarre hybrid animal, oh my!
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Iron Rye Bagel" originally "Eleanor Rigby"
Iron Rye? Don't know if that'd be good to eat.
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Our Evil Ton" originally "Revolution"
That's a lot of evil!
Submitted by: Josh

There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.

Real Places Mentioned in Songs:

"When I'm Sixty Four"
The Lyrics:
Every summer we can rent a cottage, In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear We shall scrimp and save Grandchildren on your knee Vera, Chuck and Dave
Why:
"When I'm Sixty Four" is another track from the hugely successful and historical lp, by the Fab Four, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". "When I'm Sixty Four" was written when the life expectancy, for humans, was not yet as high as it has become today. The age of 64, back in the late 1960's (this song was written and released on the lp in 1967) would be a reasonable and was expected, and indeed law in many places around the world for people to retire. In the fifth verse of "When I'm Sixty Four", Paul McCartney (the writer and lead singer of the song; although the song was printed as written by Lennon-McCartney like most Beatles tunes) gives a shoutout to the real place of the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight is a popular holiday and tourist resort island and county off the southern coast of England.
Submitted by: Peter
"A Day In The Life"
The Lyrics:
I saw a film today, oh boy The English Army had just the won the war A crowd of people turned away But I just had to look Having read the book I'd love to turn you on
I read the news today, oh boy Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire And though the holes were rather small They had to count them all Now, they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall I'd love to turn you on
Why:
"A Day In The Life" is probably one of the most recognizable songs that does not contain the title of the song in the lyrics of the song, and also gaining it's status while never being released as a single (probably second in that category after Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven"; gaining it's status via FM radio stations of the 1960's willingness to play full albums). "A Day In The Life" is from the Beatles' smash and historic 1967 album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". The song appears at the end of the second side of the album (on the later CD near the end of the CD). At 7:07 it shares with "Within You And Without You" (written and mainly performed by George Harrison) being the longest song on the album. In the second verse, John Lennon sings about England (via the English Army reference). John Lennon had appeared, in 1967, in the film "How I Won The War" as an enlisted officer during World War II named Gripweed, which was a solo project Lennon did outside of the Beatles (his first time acting in a role playing other than himself). In the fourth verse he mentions the real city of Blackburn, Lancashire. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county in northern England not to far away from Liverpool -- on the coast. The 4000 holes mention is about the unofficial fanzine "4000 holes" for the Blackburn Rovers Football (in England, soccer) Club. Also in the fourth verse is the shoutout to the real landmark, the Albert Hall. The Albert Hall is located in the Knightsbridge area of the city of Westminster which is now part of the city of London, England. Queen Victoria had dedicated Albert Hall to her late husband, Prince Albert. Albert Hall is a place that holds music concerts, sporting, school, community and charity events, award ceremonies and lavish banquets.
Submitted by: Peter
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Songs That Are Banned:

"A Day In The Life"
Another Beatles song banned by the BBC, both for the "I'd Love To Turn You On" line, and the supposed drug use references
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"I Am The Walrus"
At one point banned by the BBC, for suggestive lyrics, for the line "Boy you've been a naughty girl and let your knickers down" (for those unfamiliar with British English, replace "knickers" with "panties")
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Come Together"
The BBC briefly banned for the reference to Coca-Cola, because they thought it could be constructed as an advertisement. Stupid, isn't it?
Submitted by: Joe
"Yellow Submarine"
In April 1971, this is one of many songs that the Illinois Crime Commission published as a list of popular pop/rock songs that contain drug references.
Submitted by: Peter
"The Ballad Of John And Yoko"
In July 1969, one half of the U.S.' Top 40 stations refuse to play this song because they feel the lyrics are blasphemous. "The Ballad Of John And Yoko" contain references to Christ and crucifixion.
Submitted by: Peter

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Super Long Pop Songs:

"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" Length: 7:47
This is probably one of the longest running songs on the Abbey Road album. Maybe because it sounds like they were all stoned when they wrote it.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Revolution 9" Length: 8:13
If you consider it a song.
Submitted by: Jake
"I Want You (She's So Heavy)" Length: 7:47
Could be considered two song in one, with the same purpose. The "She" is none other than Yoko Ono.
Submitted by: Jake
"Hey Jude" Length: 7:05
The best known long pop song, and perhaps the first to break the 7 minute mark and still hit number one at a time when a three minute single was still considered the standard.
Submitted by: ChuckyG

Super Short Pop Songs:

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)" Length: 1:18
A faster, heavier song than the original, included because the Beatles felt "if there's a welcome song, there should be a goodbye song." Starts in F and ends in G. Ends with applause that segues into the album version of "A Day In The Life"
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Her Majesty" Length: 0:23
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she doesn't have a lot to say
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she lives from day to day
I want to tell her I love her a lot
but I can't I've got a belly full of wine
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl
Someday I'm gonna make her mine
Someday I'm gonna make her mine

0:23 is pretty short for a Beatles song.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Wild Honey Pie" Length: 1:01 (or 0:52)
1:01 is the track length. However, the song ends at 0:52, and the guitar interlude is considered by many to be the intro to "The Continuing Adventures of Bungalow Bill", even if it is attached to Wild Honey Pie on the CD version.
Submitted by: Ra'akone
"Dig It" Length: 0:49
This was the Beatles' 3rd shortest song, after "Her Majesty" and "Maggie Mae", the latter released with "Dig It" on the "Let It Be" album. It began with "Like a rolling stone (2X)" Like the FBI, and the CIA". It ended with John Lennon saying "That was 'Dig It' by Georgie Wood (a 4'9" music hall performer). And now we'd like to do 'Hark, The Angels Come.'
Submitted by: Beegles
"Her Majesty" Length: 0:33
Possibly the shortest song ever.
Submitted by: Mika

Song Title Acrostics:

BIB: "Baby's In Black"
Another "BIB" tune, w/ a baby in the title. -:)
Submitted by: Peter
Id: "I'm Down"
Submitted by: Peter
ASS: "Ain't She Sweet"
Submitted by: Tiffany Llewellyn-Affit
OLD, OLD: "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
Submitted by: Edyth Bowen
SLY: "She Loves You"
Submitted by: Edyth Bowen

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Song Title Spoonerisms:

"Straw Ferry Fields Bore Ever" originally "Strawberry Fields Forever"
Submitted by: Alanis More Upset
"I Do Boa Ballad" originally "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da"
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Max Tan" originally "Taxman"
Also an anagram
Submitted by: Daisy Pappus
"Lenny Payne" originally "Penny Lane"
Submitted by: Jamie Burke
"Mall Eye Lovin'" originally "All My Lovin'"
Submitted by: Jamie Burke

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Foreign Language in English Songs:

"The Sun King"
The Lyrics:
Cuando por mucho
mi amore des Feliche
Cabor
Why:
Translation: When but much my amore DES Feliche Cabor
Submitted by: Celeste
"Paperback Writer"
The Lyrics:
It's a thousand pages, give or take a few, I'll be writing more in a week or two.
(simultaneously) Fera Jacque, Fera Jacque
I can make it longer if you like the style, I can change it round and I want to be a paperback writer,
(simultaneously) Fera Jacque, Fera Jacque
If you really like it you can have the rights, It could make a million for you overnight.
(simultaneoulsy) Fera Jacque, Fera Jacque
If you must return it, you can send it here But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer,
(simultaneoulsy) Fera Jacque, Fera Jacque
Why:
The Beatles were many times thought to include hidden messages or lyrics in their tunes, but the only time that it can be varified that they did this was in their 1966's #1 hit smash song, "Paperback Writer". Written up above is the third and fourth verse of "Paperback Writer" using the vocals of Paul McCartney, while sang under Paul's vocals, is John Lennon and George Harrison vocalizing part of an internationally recognized French children's song, "Fera Jacque". You need to listen very closely to hear the Beatles do this, and it was done deliberately, but very tongue-in-cheek, during a time when so many people were trying to locate hidden messages and lyrics in rock/pop songs.
Submitted by: Peter
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Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics:

"I don't want to spoil the party"
The Lyrics:
I don't want to spoil the party so I'll go, I would hate for my disappointment to show.
Why:
This guy is disappointed that the person who supposedly left her won't even show up.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
"Maxwell's Silver Hammer"
The Lyrics:
Bang bang, Maxwell's silver hammer came down on her head
Bang bang, Maxwell's silver hammer made sure that she was dead.
Why:
It's about a serial killer brutally murdering people with a hammer. Yet it's also upbeat and cheeky, with anvil sound effects accompanying the "bang bang" onomatopoeia.
Submitted by: SC
There are additional Beatles Upbeat Songs With Depressing Lyrics available.

Onomatopoeia in Lyrics:

"Maxwell's Silver Hammer"
The Lyrics:
Bang! Bang! Clang! Clang!
Why:
This is the sound of a hammer hitting someone's head.
Submitted by: Paul Warren
 

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Lyrics Spoonerisms:

"Penny Lane"
The Lyrics:
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes
Why:
Lenny Pain is in my ears and in my eyes
Submitted by: Peter
 
 
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