Beatles Trivia for Beatles Trivialists by JonesRW

Champion(s):

BishopA
I can name 200 popes but only 6 digits of pi.


Runner(s)-Up:

BoyerA
The adverb always follows the verb.


Quiz Description

So, anyway, if you're into Beatles trivia you'll know that if the question is "A portion of what Shakespeare play can be heard I the final section of "Strawberry Fields Forever", the answer is "King Lear". You'll know that if the question is "On what label was the first U.S. Beatles album released" the answer is "Vee Jay". But, if you're into Beatles trivia, you might not know the answers to these questions. Or you might. Here is a collection of Beatles trivia questions that have, over the years, stumped several (but, by no means, all) of my Fab Four fanatic friends. So, get crackin'. Ennui, go!

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Questions:

The last Beatles song to be recorded in their original canon (meaning, official releases, 1962-1970) was "I Me Mine" (recorded in January, 1970). Which of the four Beatles did NOT participate in that recording session?

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John Lennon

Cynthia : Yoko :: Maureen : ___

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Barbara

"Revolution #9" aside, Yoko Ono's voice can he heard on two White Album songs. One is "The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill". Name the other. (edited at 10:51 pm, September 15, 2015 (PDT))

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Birthday

Pete Best appeared on what prime time CBS TV show on Monday, March 30th, 1964? (He did not stump the panel.)

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I've Got a Secret

What session invitee of George Harrison played lead guitar on the White Album's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

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Eric Clapton

And, who played lead guitar on Revolver's "Taxman"?

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Paul McCartney

In the VH-1 made-for-TV movie "Two of Us" (2000), set in April of 1976, what TV show were John and Paul watching that nearly inspired them to drive to Rockefeller Center?

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Saturday Night Live

The words "Lucy in the sky with diamonds" were, evidently, first uttered by whom?

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Julian Lennon

One cast member of "A Hard Day's Night" (1964) -- while appearing in several scenes -- spoke only one word in the film: "Prisoners?!" Name the erstwhile actress who also appeared in the promotional video for "Something" (1969). (edited at 10:52 pm, September 15, 2015 (PDT))

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Pattie Boyd

"I'm Down" was written by Paul as a replacement for their live performances' usual closing number, "Long Tall Sally". It appeared, on record, as the B-side of which 1965 chart-topper?

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Help!

There are three Beatles songs that refer to Elizabeth II, though not by her Christian name. Name any TWO of those three songs.

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Her Majesty (obviously), Mean Mister Mustard ("She takes him out to look at the Queen), Penny Lane (In his pocket is a portrait of the Queen)

On the label of the 1969 single "Get Back" / "Don't Let Me Down" (Apple 2490), what 3 words, in smaller print, appear below the name "The Beatles"? (If you own the CD "Past Masters II", you may be able to suss out the answer.)

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with Billy Preston