Question

The Beatles are Coming



It was beyond belief: my sister had gotten the tickets. We were going to The Ed Sullivan Show to see the Beatles! The year was 1964. I was sixteen years old, and the Beatles were a brand-new musical group.

The Beatles were all over the radio. When we first heard them, my sister told me they were from England and were coming to America soon. Every few minutes some radio DJ in a deep voice would shout, “The Beatles are coming!”

My sister thought the Beatles were cute. When I finally saw a picture of them, I couldn’t believe it. They had the longest hair I’d ever seen. They looked so different from the boys in crew-cuts at school!

My favorite Beatle was Paul; he was the cute one. My sister liked John because he was supposed to be witty. The drummer, Ringo, seemed cute, but like a puppy dog, and George looked like somebody’s brother.

When my sister got the tickets to the show, our dad just laughed. “You’re wasting your money,” he said. “No one is going to remember them in a month.”

On the day of the show, the studio was mobbed with girls. There were a few boys there who looked like they were growing out their crew cuts into Beatle haircuts.

When the Beatles took the stage, everyone in the audience got on their feet and some stood on their chairs. Everyone screamed. My sister shrieked like I’ve never heard her before. She called, “John! John!” I decided that looked like fun, so I screamed “Paul! Paul!” Girls around me were fainting, getting up, screaming, and fainting again.

The Beatles played three songs in a row and then suddenly they were gone. We were told they’d be back, but I wasn’t feeling very patient. We had to sit through some people singing old songs and some comedy that wasn’t funny before the Beatles came back. They played “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and I was sure Paul was singing to me.

When the Beatles exited the stage, my sister and I slumped down in our seats for the first time in a while. Sweaty and out of breath, we looked at each other and laughed; we would remember this day forever.


Questions
Are you a big fan of any musicians or bands? Describe them, and explain why you are a fan.

Answer 1

I don’t have personal feelings, but I can give you a short model answer you could use or adapt. Here’s one written in the kind of voice the passage suggests — a teenage fan talking about the Beatles — plus two quick alternative examples for other kinds of musicians.

Model answer (Beatles):
Yes — I’m a big fan of the Beatles. I love their catchy melodies and tight harmonies, and every song seems to have a tune that sticks in my head. Paul’s voice is sweet and warm, John’s lyrics are clever, and together they write songs that feel both simple and deep. I also like how they changed over time: early songs are fun and danceable, while later albums show real musical growth and experimentation. Their music always makes me happy and brings back memories of good times with my family.

Alternative (pop singer — e.g., Taylor Swift):
I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift because she writes really relatable songs about real feelings — love, heartbreak, growing up. Her lyrics are detailed and personal, so it feels like she’s telling stories about things I’ve been through. She also reinvents her sound a lot (country → pop → indie), which keeps her music interesting. Her live shows are fun and full of energy, and I admire how involved she is in the songwriting and production.

Alternative (hip-hop artist — e.g., Kendrick Lamar):
Yes, I admire Kendrick Lamar for his storytelling and social awareness. His lyrics are complex and layered, and he uses different voices and structures to explore big themes like identity, violence, and resilience. The production is creative, and he blends jazz, funk, and soul influences with modern beats. Listening to his albums feels like reading powerful, poetic short stories set to music.

If you want, tell me what kind of music you like and I’ll help you write a personalized answer.