Beatles For Beginners Trivia Quiz

Answer: Can't Buy Me Love

John Lennon and Paul McCartney first played together as the Quarrymen in 1957. George Harrison joined the Liverpool based band in 1958. They became the Silver Beatles and then The Beatles in the early sixties. Ringo Starr joined, on drums, in 1962.
'Can't Buy Me Love' was recorded at EMI's London Abbey Road studios in early 1964. With Paul on lead vocals, it charted at number one in both the US and UK.

Answer: Day Tripper

'Day Tripper' was recorded in just three takes. Released as a double A-side with 'We Can Work It Out', it reached number five in the US and number one in the UK in 1965.

Answer: Eleanor Rigby

Lifted from the 'Revolver' album, 'Eleanor Rigby' signalled the Beatles' departure from the love song formula. Recorded in the late spring of 1966, it features Paul McCartney on lead vocal. A number one hit in the UK, it peaked at number eleven in the US.

Answer: I Want To Hold Your Hand

This is probably the Beatles' most popular tune. It is the band's first true stereo recording. Laid-down in October 1963, it topped the charts in the US and UK.

Answer: I Feel Fine

The opening of this track features an early example of audio feedback, well before Jimi Hendrix or The Who used the effect. John Lennon took the lead vocal on this October 1964 recording. 'I Feel Fine' was a US and UK number one single.

Answer: Lady Madonna

Inspiration for 'Lady Madonna' came from a picture of an African woman breast-feeding her child. Recorded at Abbey Road in February 1968 it featured Paul McCartney on lead vocal and piano.

Answer: Please Please Me

Taken from the album of the same name, 'Please Please Me' was recorded in late 1962. Topping the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, it featured John Lennon on lead vocal and harmonica.

Answer: Twist And Shout

John Lennon took the lead vocal on 'Twist and Shout', which was recorded in February 1962. His rasping voice on this track has been attributed to a heavy cold and a lengthy recording session.

Answer: We Can Work It Out

Released as a double A side along with 'Day Tripper', 'We Can Work It Out' featured John Lennon on the harmonium.

Answer: All You Need Is Love

The UK anthem for the 'Summer Of Love', 'All You Need Is Love' was recorded in June 1967 at Olympic Studios in London. John Lennon takes lead vocal, he also plays harpsichord and banjo on this track.

Answer: All My Loving

Paul took the lead vocal on this July 1963 recording. 'All My Loving' was lifted from the 'With The Beatles' album in the UK and 'Meet The Beatles' album in the US.

Answer: Get Back

Recorded at the Beatles' Apple Studios in January 1969, with Paul McCartney's lead vocal. 'Get Back' topped the US and UK charts.

Answer: From Me To You

'From Me To You' was recorded at Abbey Road studios in March 1963. This track along with all of the Beatles' EMI output was produced by 'George Martin' [The only exception was the Phil Spector produced 'Let It Be' album.] Sir George Martin was knighted by the Queen, and given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 1996.

He was quite-rightly acclaimed the 'Fifth Beatle' for converting the band's musical genius into recorded reality.

Answer: Strawberry Fields Forever

John Lennon took the lead vocals and Paul McCartney played mellotron on this track. Recorded in late 1966 at the height of the Beatles' psychedelic phase, 'Strawberry Fields Forever' featured in the 'Magical Mystery Tour'. The final production was two entirely different versions of the song edited together.

Answer: Ballad Of John And Yoko

Although credited to The Beatles only John and Paul appear on 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko', George Harrison and Ringo Starr were otherwise engaged at the time of the recording. The track was banned by many US radio stations because the lyrics were considered to be blasphemous. John Lennon features on lead vocal and Paul McCartney played the drums.