What is the name of The Beatles' fourth album?
Q: What is the name of The Beatles' fourth album?
A: The Beatles' fourth album is called Beatles for Sale.
Q: When was it released?
A: It was released in late 1964.
Q: Who wrote most of the songs on the album?
A: John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote most of the songs on the album.
Q: How much time did they have to compose new music for this album?
A: They had very little time to compose new music, as they began recording their next album only a week after finishing A Hard Day's Night.
Q: What type of songs were featured on this album?
A: This album featured cover versions of songs that The Beatles had performed live in Hamburg, Germany and the Cavern in Liverpool before they were famous.
Q: How did critics respond to the original songs on this record?
A: Critics praised the original songs on this record, noting that Lennon and McCartney had grown and improved as writers. "I'm A Loser" was compared to Bob Dylan's work, while "I'll Follow The Sun" was an early song given a rewrite and "What You're Doing" imitated the musical style of The Byrds who were just becoming popular at that time.
Q: Are there any live recordings available from this era?
A Yes, several live versions of some of these albums have since appeared which were recorded when The Beatles played in Germany or for BBC Radio.
