Songs by the Quiet One Trivia Quiz

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George Harrison was a key member of The Beatles, best known for his lead guitar work. Although John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the group's main songwriters, Harrison contributed a number of notable compositions, particularly in the latter half of the band's career.

His songwriting matured over time, moving from simpler love songs to more complex themes, often incorporating Indian musical influences and philosophical or spiritual reflections. Harrison's work was often more experimental than that of his bandmates, and he played a crucial role in broadening the Beatles' musical palette.

Here's some information about the Harrison songs in this quiz.

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps", released in 1968 on "The Beatles" (also known as "The White Album"). The song features Eric Clapton on lead guitar, although he was uncredited on the original release. It was inspired by Harrison's interest in the concept of "relativity" from the I Ching.

"Savoy Truffle", released in 1968 on "The Beatles" (The White Album). The song was written as a humorous reference to Eric Clapton's love of sweets, with the lyrics listing various types of confectionery.

"Long, Long, Long", released in 1968 on "The Beatles" (The White Album). Known for its quiet, meditative tone, this song reflects Harrison's spiritual awakening and his relationship with God, particularly his embrace of Hinduism.

"Old Brown Shoe", released in 1969 as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko". The song uses unusual time signatures and shifts between major and minor chords, with Harrison playing most of the instruments, including lead guitar and bass.

"Blue Jay Way", released in 1967 on "Magical Mystery Tour". The song was named after a street in the Hollywood Hills where Harrison was staying, and features droning, Eastern-influenced sounds composed using a Hammond organ.

"I Me Mine", released in 1970 on "Let It Be". This was the last song recorded by the Beatles as a group (without John Lennon) and deals with themes of ego and materialism, influenced by Harrison's spiritual beliefs.

"I Want to Tell You", released on Revolver in 1966. The song features a dissonant piano chord that adds to its anxious, unresolved feel, reflecting Harrison's frustration in communicating deeper thoughts.

"The Inner Light", released in 1968 as the B-side of "Lady Madonna". The first Beatles song to be recorded outside Europe, in India, features classical Indian instruments such as the sarod and tabla.

"It's All Too Much", released in 1969 on "Yellow Submarine". A psychedelic track influenced by Harrison's experiences with LSD, the song features a euphoric atmosphere and an extended instrumental jam.

"Think For Yourself", released in 1965 on "Rubber Soul". The song features an unusual use of a fuzz bass, played by Paul McCartney, which gives the track a distinctive sound and features biting lyrics.

"You Like Me Too Much", released in 1965 on "Help! A relatively straightforward love song featuring George Martin on electric piano, it was one of Harrison's early songwriting contributions to The Beatles.