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Quiz about If I Fell The Perfect Beatles song

'If I Fell', The Perfect Beatles song Quiz

One of my favorite Beatles songs of all time. This quiz is dedicated to my friend Maggie.

A multiple-choice quiz by rlaj. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rlaj

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,011

Updated
Aug 09 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2070

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what album would you first have heard the song? Hint

Please Please Me

Rubber Soul

A Hard Day's Night

Revolver

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many studio takes did it take to get it to their satisfaction? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. What instrument did George Harrison play in this particular song? Hint

Electric Guitar

Mandolin

Bass Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Beatles played this song during their 1964 tour of the US.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. It was on the B-side of which US single? Hint

A Hard Day's Night

And I Love Her

Tell Me Why

Can't Buy Me Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. How high did the single make it on the US charts? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is credited with writing the song? Hint

John Lennon and George Harrison

Brian Epstein

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr

John Lennon and Paul McCartney

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the total playing time of the song? Hint

3:01

2:19

3:26

4:44

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Question 9 of 10

9. What other Beatles song has the same basic chord sequence? Hint

In My Life

All My Loving

Something

Michelle

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was John married to at the time the song was written? Hint

Cynthia Powell

Britt Ekland

Yoko Ono

Alice Cooper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what album would you first have heard the song?

Answer: A Hard Day's Night

The original was found on the album "A Hard Day's Night", it was their third album and hit the charts at Number one in the UK and US, according to beatlesstory.com.

2. How many studio takes did it take to get it to their satisfaction?

Answer: 15

According to Guitarzone.com, it took 15 takes. Not that many for such a consummate song.

3. What instrument did George Harrison play in this particular song?

Answer: Electric Guitar

John played acoustic guitar, Paul played bass guitar, George played the electric guitar, and Ringo played drums.

4. The Beatles played this song during their 1964 tour of the US.

Answer: True

When Paul introduced the song during one show, John snuck in the word "over" which started them laughing on stage.

5. It was on the B-side of which US single?

Answer: And I Love Her

Yet another example of a B-side song arguably being the best of the two sides.

6. How high did the single make it on the US charts?

Answer: 53

The A side "And I Love Her" made it to Number 12 on the US charts, according to Billboard Chart Statistics.

7. Who is credited with writing the song?

Answer: John Lennon and Paul McCartney

According to Oldies.About.Com, the song was written by "John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)."

8. What is the total playing time of the song?

Answer: 2:19

As with many early Beatles songs, this one is under three minutes. "I've been in love before and I found that love was more than just holding hands." So much meaning in so few words.

9. What other Beatles song has the same basic chord sequence?

Answer: In My Life

In an 1980 interview regarding 'If I Fell', John says "That was my first attempt at a ballad proper. That was the precursor to 'In My Life.' It has the same chord sequences as 'In My Life' --D and B minor and E minor, those kinds of things."

10. Who was John married to at the time the song was written?

Answer: Cynthia Powell

John married Cynthia Powell on August 23, 1962. John is also quoted in the 1980 interview as saying "It's semi-autobiographical, but not consciously. It shows that I wrote sentimental love ballads-- silly love songs-- way back when."
Too bad there is not more information on the history of this beautiful song but there is some if you want to take the time to find it. Thank you for taking my first quiz.

Source: Author rlaj

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