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Fun Trivia: B : Beatles, The

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What song has "plasticine porters with looking-glass ties"?

    Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. Contrary to popular belief "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was not meant to represent LSD but was written by John after seeing a drawing by his son, Julian, of their friend Lucy. She was in the sky with diamonds. This song is track 3 on the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album.

Which of the following phrases are not part of the song "Drive My Car"?
    Told the girl I would drive very far. When you pay close attention to this song you will find that the chorus is written from the woman's perspective not the man's. It is the first track on the LP "Rubber Soul".

In "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)", where did John sleep?
    the bath. A song written about an affair John had. It seems he didn't really sleep in the bath.) It was Paul's idea to end the song with John lighting the room on fire. "Norwegian Wood" is the 2nd track on "Rubber Soul".

In "I Am the Walrus", yellow matter custard is dripping from what?
    a dead dog's eye. "Yellow matter custard, Dripping from a dead dog's eye, Crabalocker fishwife, Pornographic priestess, Boy, you've been a naughty girl you let your knickers down." This song is track six on the album "Magical Mystery Tour".

True or False: There is a song on the "Abbey Road" album called "Polythene Patty".
    false. If you got that wrong you obviously don't much like "Abbey Road" which was the last album the Beatles ever recorded but was released before "Let It Be". The song is called "Polythene Pam" and it's the 12th track.

True or False: According to the Lennon/McCartney song "I'm a Loser", love comes before a fall.
    false. If you got this right I hope you're not gloating too much, pride comes before a fall! "I'm a Loser" is track 2 on the "Beatles For Sale" LP.

"I read the news today, oh boy" is the first line to which song?
    A Day In The Life. The idea for the songs "A Day in the Life" and "She's Leaving Home" were sparked by articles John and Paul read in the newspaper. "A Day in the Life" is the final track (13) on "Sgt. Pepper's".

Henry the Horse belongs to what song?
    Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite. "The celebrated Mr. K, performs his feats on Saturday at Bishopsgate, The Hendersons will dance and sing, as Mr. Kite flies through the ring, don't be late, Messers K. and H. assure the public their production will be second to none, And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz." This song is track 7 on "Sgt. Pepper's".

The lyric "Every night, when everybody has fun, here am I sitting all on my own" is from what song?
    It Won't Be Long. "It Won't Be Long" is the first track on the LP "With the Beatles" which was originally released on November 22, 1963.

The title is "You Know My Name (_____________)."
    Look Up The Number. "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" is the B-side to the "Let It Be" single. It can also be found on "Anthology 2" and "Past Masters Volume 2".

True or False: The only song ever recorded that is credited as Harrison/Lennon is an instrumental called "Tears for a Shadow".
    false. The instrumental is called "Cry for a Shadow" and can be heard on "Anthology 1". On this CD there is also a McCartney instrumental called "Cayenne".

"He's as blind as he can be. Just sees what he wants to see." is from which of the following songs?
    Nowhere Man. In "Nowhere Man" John is describing himself. It is track 4 on "Rubber Soul".

Yes or No: Did Paul and John ever write a song called "That Means A Lot" ?
    yes. The Beatles didn't think the song sounded right when they recorded it so they gave it to another band. It can be heard on "Anthology 2".

Yes or No: In George's "Only a Northern Song" are the chords going wrong?
    no. "If you're listening to this song, You may think the chords are going wrong, But they're not, He just wrote it like that" This song is the 2nd track on "Yellow Submarine".

"I don't wanna sound complaining but you know there's always rain in my heart" is from which song?
    Please Please Me. "Please Please Me" is the 7th track on the album of the same name, which was the first ever released (March 22, 1963).


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