What’s the New Mary Jane by The Beatles – ***

First released: 1996

Notorious unreleased Lennon madness similar to but not as far out as "Revolution #9" recorded in 1968, set for release on the aborted "Sessions" LP in 1985 and finally released on "Anthology 3" in 1996. Some critics lambaste this song. It does have its moments.

What’s That You’re Doing? by Paul McCartney – ****

First released: 1982

Great, funky soul track that seems tremendously out of place on a McCartney album. In fact, Stevie Wonder sings the first verse so long that one might think that there was a mistake at the album pressing plant. But it's no mistake; it's from "Tug of War" and would have been a better duet single than the vapid "Ebony and Ivory".

What You’re Doing by The Beatles – ****

First released: 1964

I love Ringo’s drumming on this track. Sometimes, since my CD player has the ability, I have put Ringo’s opening drumming on an endless loop. Great for rapping. It’s from "Beatles For Sale". It is also used for 2006's "Love".

What You Got by John Lennon – ****

First released: 1974

For those who think Lennon could never get down and get funky, especially in the 1970s should take a listen to this. This was also released as the b-side to "#9 Dream" and was actually released separately as a promo copy for dance release airplay! Though it was generally overlooked, it is a great tune and I’m happy that Lennon did it on "Walls and Bridges", my favorite Lennon album. A demo version appears on 1998’s "The John Lennon Anthology" and "Wonsaponatime" and 2004’s "Acoustic".

What Love Wants to Be by Ringo Starr – **

First released: 2003

A milder tune from "Ringo Rama".

What Kind of Fool Am I? by Ringo Starr – ***

Unreleased.

Ringo sings with Sammy Davis, Jr. (Billy Crystal) when he hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 1984.

What In the…World? by Ringo Starr – ***

First released: 1998

Another great tune from Ringo’s great "Vertical Man" album. A live version appears on 1998’s "VH1 Storytellers".