Beatles' Songs -- In Other Words #2 Trivia Quiz | Music

Beatles' Songs -- In Other Words #2 Quiz

This quiz should be relatively painless, if you are a fan of The Beatles. I'll give you the name of a Beatles' tune using alternate wording. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song. The songs have been performed by the Beatles.

A multiple-choice quiz by Zbeckabee. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ninth month in a downpour. (9,2,3,4)

Answer: SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN

"September in the Rain" was written by Harry Warren with lyrics provided by Al Dubin. First published in 1937, the song was covered by Doris Day, Chad & Jeremy, The Beatles, Bing Crosby and many, many other artists.

2. A sample of a honeybee's product. (1,5,2,5)

Answer: A TASTE OF HONEY

"A Taste of Honey" was written by Ric Marlow and Bobby Scott. The song was first performed by Scott and later covered by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their 1965 album entitled "Whipped Cream & Other Delights."

3. For the reason that. (7)

Answer: BECAUSE

"Because" was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. The song includes a three-part vocal harmony by Harrison, McCartney and Lennon. The harmony was overdubbed three different times, resulting in a total of nine voices.

4. Existing in the interest of the husband of Mrs Flying-Toy. (5,3,3,7,2,2,4) or (5,3,3,7,2,6,4) -- Do NOT use any punctuation.

Answer: BEING FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR KITE

"Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite!" is a song credited to Lennon/McCartney. The song is 2:37 minutes in length and was released on the Parlophone label.

5. An octet of 24-hour periods in a grouping normally reserved for seven. (5,4,1,4)

Answer: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK

"Eight Days a Week" is a song written by Lennon/McCartney. The song was released on the 1964 Beatles' album entitled "Beatles For Sale." Paul McCartney has credited the title to both Ringo Starr and a chauffeur who had once driven him to Lennon's home.

6. Not I, but the other half of we, never donates cold hard cash to this part of we. (3,5,4,2,4,5)

Answer: YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY

"You Never Give Me Your Money" is a song written primarily by McCartney and credited to both he and Lennon. Appearing on the album entitled "Abbey Road," the song was produced by George Martin and was first released on September 26, 1969.

7. Mending an aperture. (6,1,4)

Answer: FIXING A HOLE

"Fixing a Hole" was primarily written by Paul McCartney, but was credited to Lennon/McCartney. The song features the four Beatles along with George Martin on harpsichord.

8. You must be included in my existence. (3,2,3,3,4,2,4)

Answer: GOT TO GET YOU INTO MY LIFE

"Got to Get You into My Life" appeared on the A-side of "Helter-Skelter" and the album "Revolver." The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney who also offered up lead vocals. In the book entitled "Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now," McCartney states that the song pertains to marijuana.

9. Joyfulness is a tepid .45 Colt. (9,2,1,4,3)

Answer: HAPPINESS IS A WARM GUN

Another song from "The White Album" is "Happiness Is a Warm Gun." Written mainly by Lennon, the song is credited to both he and McCartney. Recorded and released in 1968, the song was later covered by Alanis Morissette, Guns N' Roses and U2.

10. Grip me firmly. (4,2,5)

Answer: HOLD ME TIGHT

"Hold Me Tight" is a 1963 release credited to Lennon/McCartney. Originally recorded for the 1963 album entitled "Please Please Me," the song was ditched and included on the album "With the Beatles," later that same year.

11. I would like to be your adult male. (1,5,2,4,3)

Answer: I WANNA BE YOUR MAN

"I Wanna Be Your Man" is a song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The Rolling Stones released the first version of the song, leaving the Beatles to cover their own song.

12. I would like to contain the prehensile, multi-fingered body part located at the end of your upper limb. (1,4,2,4,4,4)

Answer: I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND

"I Want to Hold Your Hand" was The Beatles' first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; beginning the British Invasion of the U.S. music charts.

13. An order for Ludwig to perform a dog trick. (4,4,9)

Answer: ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN

A rock and roll staple, "Roll Over Beethoven" is a 1956 hit single written and performed by Chuck Berry. The song was covered by many artists, including The Beatles, ELO, Meat Loaf and Iron Maiden.

14. Alternate female. (7,4)

Answer: ANOTHER GIRL

"Another Girl" was written by McCartney, but credited to Lennon/McCartney. "Another Girl" is 2:05 minutes long and is the fifth cut on side one of the album "Help!"

15. Would you like to be privy to something confidential? (2,3,4,2,4,1,6)

Answer: DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET

"Do You Want to Know a Secret" is a song written by McCartney and Lennon. The song is said to have been inspired by the song "I'm Wishing," from Disney's 1937 film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Apparently, Lennon's mother sang the song to him when he was a young boy.

Source: Author Zbeckabee

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Beatles' Songs -- In Other Words #2 Quiz

This quiz should be relatively painless, if you are a fan of The Beatles. I'll give you the name of a Beatles' tune using alternate wording. All you have to do is figure out the real name of the song. The songs have been performed by the Beatles.

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