Paul McCartney to Tom Cruise:

1. Paul McCartney performed at The Concert For George
2. As did Tom Hanks, who was originally offered the role of Jerry, in Jerry Maguire
3. Which was subsequently given to Tom Cruise

Beatles to John Steinbeck

1. The Beatles were big fans of Elvis
2. Who performed at the Grand Ole Opry
3. As did Dolly Parton
4. Who starred in the movie "9 to 5" with Jane Fonda
5. Whose father was the actor Henry Fonda,
6. Who starred in the movie Grapes of Wrath
7. Which was based on the novel written by John Steinbeck

Beatles to Diane Keaton

1. The Beatles hung out in India in '68
2. As did Mia Farrow
3. Who had a relationship with Woody Allen
4. Who made the movie Annie Hall
5. Which starred Diane Keaton

You're too good at this. Ban her!

OK Mairi. How fast can you get to Marilyn?
I'm sure there are less tossy ones, but I've got (using people who've actually met):*
1. Beatles had a guitarist called George
2. Who met President Gerald Ford
3. Who served on the Warren Commission with Allen Dulles
4. who was head of the CIA under JFK
5. who poked Marilyn.

* to make it harder, otherwise you'll cream me.

Though I've just realised Marilyn probably met elvis.

Using the "old" way...

1. The Beatles had a bass player called Paul McCartney
2. Paul McCartney duetted with Paul Simon at the Adopt A Minefield benefit concert.
3. Paul Simon sang about Joe DiMaggio in his song Mrs Robinson
4. Joe DiMaggio was at one time married to Marilyn Monroe!

1. The Beatles once met Jayne Mansfield
2. Whose character in the film "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" spoofed Marilyn

or just using people who have met

1. The Beatles hung out with Joan Baez a couple of times
2. Who met Marlon Brando at Live Aid
3. Who sorta knew James Dean
4. Who met Marilyn and did a photoshoot with her

Here's a shorter Brando connection:

1. Bob Dylan met the Beatles in 1964
2. In 1963 Dylan attended the March on Washington along with Marlon Brando
3. Marlon Brando had a long term affair with Marilyn Monroe

Or how about Marilyn was on the cover of Sgt Pepper. Doesn't that count!?

Quoted from Sandra

Here's a shorter Brando connection:

how about Marilyn was on the cover of Sgt Pepper. Doesn't that count!?

There's the winner!!!

I can do The Beatles to Billy Ocean in 4 (the "old" way).

Quoted from Kevin

I can do The Beatles to Billy Ocean in 4 (the "old" way).

It wouldn't have anything to do with Moonwalks by any chance?

Quoted from BlueMeanie

It wouldn't have anything to do with Moonwalks by any chance?

Noo. But you have me pensively intrigued. Please explain.

Quoted from Kevin

Noo. But you have me pensively intrigued. Please explain.

OK. Beatles to Billy Ocean:

1. The Beatles had a bass player called Paul McCartney
2. Who made a few records with Michael Jackson
3. Who is credited with inventing the Moonwalk
4. When actually, Billy Ocean did.

All these seem to be based around The Beatles having a bass player called Paul don't they?!!

Anyway... Beatles to Billy Ocean the NEW way!

1. The Beatles had a bass player called Paul (well what did you expect?!!)
2. Paul recorded with Michael Jackson.
3. Michael Jackson had a sister called Latoya
4. Latoya Jackson had some songs written for her by Billy Ocean (not sure if they actually met though).

Excellent. Mine was:
1. Beatles wrote Ob lida .....
2. Covered by Marmalade
3. Managed by Peter Walsh
4. Who managed Billy Ocean.

In '93 when times were hard I worked in a record distribution warehouse out by Heathrow. "When The Going Gets Tough" by Billy was number one, and it was the first time in years a label handled by them had topped the charts, so they played it over and over and..