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Okay, you do have a point there.
How did you discover the Beatles, and when?I discovered the Beatles' music from a teacher who showed us "A Hard Day's Night," and I fell for them so hard. This was back around 1993.
Which Beatles period (early, mid or late) do you prefer and why?I think their mid to late periods are best, like 1966 to The End. Their music seemed to get much more sophisticated...and I'm sure the drugs helped too. But I like their early stuff a lot as well.
Which album is your favorite and why?"Abbey Road," most likely; I just love the music and flow of side 2 (if you have it on vinyl).
Which album is your least favorite and why?"Yellow Submarine" maybe, because half of it isn't really Beatles music. Also "Beatles For Sale," which isn't a bad album actually, but I think it's their only proper album where they're not moving forward musically. (Well, with the exception of John's Bob Dylan influence.)
What are your favorite Beatles songs? (Keep it to 10 at the most.)In no particular order (and my mind changes a lot anyway):
"Let It Be"
"Hey Jude"
"Strawberry Fields Forever"
"Something"
"Penny Lane"
"She Loves You"
"Here, There, and Everywhere"
"If I Fell"
"In My Life"
"Across the Universe"
What are your most disliked Beatles songs?"Revolution 9", "Don't Pass Me By", "Wild Honey Pie," "Eight Days A Week", etc.
How do you feel about each Beatles film?- A Hard Day's Night: The best Beatles film, IMO. Great writing and a hilarious supporting cast, not to mention wonderful music and a chance to relive Beatlemania vicariously.
- Help!: Funny with enjoyable music, but the boys seem to get overshadowed by everything else that's going on in the film.
- Magical Mystery Tour: Just plain weird. My husband loves this movie very much but I just can't get it. It's still good to watch for music videos.
- Yellow Submarine: I've finally learned how to appreciate this movie. I used to have the biggest hangup about the Beatles not actually being in the film or voicing the characters, but after I got over that, I realized that this film is a gem. It's brilliantly animated and very charming and funny.
- Let It Be: I like this movie even if it is sort of a breakup documentary. It's a great item for Beatles history.
Who's your favorite Beatle? Why?Paul--for his amazing vocal range and his musical talent. Plus, his voice is very calming for me. It doesn't hurt that he's so ridiculously good-looking too. I also really like that he's a great father and genuinely cares about animals.
John is my second favorite Beatle for his music and his cleverness and humor. I never knew him but yet I miss him all the time.
What's your favorite solo John song?"Grow Old With Me," "Crippled Inside." I like both tender John and mean John. LOL.
What's your favorite solo Paul song?"My Love," "Tug of War," "Every Night," "Dance 'Til We're High."
What's your favorite solo George song?"What is Life," "Wah-Wah."
What's your favorite solo Ringo song?(Poor Ringo, no one seems to like his solo work.) "Photograph," "It Don't Come Easy." And "The No-No Song" cracks me up every time.
Do you think Yoko broke up the Beatles?I think she played an indirect role in their breakup, but it would've happened anyway even without her. The guys had to grow up and move on, no matter what.
What do you love about the Beatles besides their music?Their looks, ever-changing fashions, wittiness, and (usually) positive message for the world.
Are the Beatles actually your favorite band?They always have been for 15 years.
Do you have any controversial opinions about the Beatles?I'm not sure why people like "Ticket to Ride" so much. Oh, well.
Name your favorite Beatle-related memory.Discovering the Beatles for the first time and learning about them. It felt so much like falling in love, and I'm so glad I'm still in love with them. Also, visiting Abbey Road and seeing Ringo Starr in concert were awesome. But I had to mention my memory of discovering them first, since I wouldn't be here today without that special experience.
Show off a favorite Beatle and/or individual photo here:I can't choose, so I'll pick one I really like: