The Fab Four in their Western cartoon version (above) from the 1965 Saturday morning cartoon, and an Eastern version of them as Japanese manga figures, below.
One thing about the Beatles is that their song titles evolved over time. Here’s a listing from A Hard Day’s Night, released in 1964:
And then Abby Road (1969):
What a difference six years makes!
The earlier songs titles were bland and did nothing to sell their catchy melodies. Looking at the tracklists for all the albums, you can see them gradually evolving, beginning with Rubber Soul which featured “Nowhere Man,” a standout folkish tune in content as well as title, and perhaps influenced by the American rock group The Byrds. (Here’s an article detailing the number of repeated words in Beatles lyrics.)
In 1995 the three surviving Beatles collaborated to finish a vaulted 1977 John Lennon track, “Free as a Bird.” Unfortunately, this title didn’t sound as exciting as the premise behind it. What if Paul, George and Ringo had chosen a different one?
The song titles below were randomgenned from existing titles, lyrics, and subject matter in Beatles songs, and in some alternate universe, give a hint of what could have been.
Lost Beatles Songs
| Lord Judas
All You Need is a Smile Promise Up I’m a Doctor You’re an English Boy The Story of My Shoe Poor Michele Brown Golden Castle Glass Sky Across the Lies Invisible Fool Summer Yellow Garden Darling on a Chain Rubber Man She’s Going to a Party |
Plastic Windows
A Lamp Gently Burning Black Onions Everybody Gets to Ride The Silver Screen of Prudence Penny I’m Only Wondering I’m Looking at Life Without You When I’m Rich Strawberry Snow Black Country Diamonds Your Plasticine Heart Your Blues Can Walk The Universe Shouts Across Her Lips Country as Parliament |
