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Quiz about The Beatles  Behind the Music
Quiz about The Beatles  Behind the Music

The Beatles - Behind the Music Quiz


You know the songs, but do you know the stories behind them?

A multiple-choice quiz by atimnie. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
atimnie
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
166,564
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
2054
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Question 1 of 5
1. What song was rumored to be written by John about Brian Epstein? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. What song was written by Paul after a fight with Jane Asher? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. What song was written as a mild attack on a publishing company? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. What song was written for a sheepdog? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Which song was NOT written about a real person? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song was rumored to be written by John about Brian Epstein?

Answer: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away

Manager Brian Epstein apparently had feelings for John, and John wrote this song in response.
2. What song was written by Paul after a fight with Jane Asher?

Answer: I'm Looking Through You

Paul and Jane had a rocky relationship throughout most of the 1960s, and some of that found its way into Paul's songs. "Don't Bother Me" was written by George, and "Run For Your Life" was John's.
3. What song was written as a mild attack on a publishing company?

Answer: Only A Northern Song

Maclen published songs by Lennon/McCartney, and Northern Songs published songs written by Ringo and George. Seems George was not too thrilled with his deal at Northern Songs.
4. What song was written for a sheepdog?

Answer: Martha My Dear

Martha was Paul's sheepdog, tho you may be excused for thinking it was "Hey Bulldog", with the lyrics, "sheepdog, standing in the rain".
5. Which song was NOT written about a real person?

Answer: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

"Dr. Robert" was about a drug dealing doctor, "Dear Prudence" was for Mia Farrow's sister, who was with the Beatles when they visited the Maharishi, for whom the song "Sexy Sadie" was written.
Source: Author atimnie

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