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Quiz about John LennonThe Solo Recordings 1

John Lennon-The Solo Recordings 1 Quiz

John Lennon is considered one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. This quiz focuses on his solo recordings both during and after the Beatles.

A multiple-choice quiz by redwaldo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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redwaldo

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. John Lennon's first album was recorded with a Japanese artist, Yoko Ono. It was an unconventional record containing sound effects, tape loops and instrument excerpts.
A distinguishing feature of the recording was a picture of John and Yoko naked on the front cover. What was Lennon's first recording called? Hint

Live Peace

John and Yoko Naked

Unfinished Music-No.1:Two Virgins

Life with the Lions

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first solo single was released by Lennon in 1969. It was recorded with an assortment of people; Lennon credited the recording to the Plastic Ono Band. What is this song that has continued to be used in anti-war causes? Hint

Give Peace A Chance

I Don't Want To Be A Soldier

Power To The People

Sunday Bloody Sunday

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Question 3 of 10

3. The third solo single was written and recorded in a single day in 1970.
What is this song that includes the lyrics "Well we all shine on, Like the moon and the stars and the sun"? Hint

Instant Karma!

Mother

Cold Turkey

One Day (At A TIme)

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Question 4 of 10

4. A song from his first solo album, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" documents his rejection of particular beliefs. What is this song that includes the lyrics "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me Yoko and me"? Hint

Well Well Well

Remember

God

I Found Out

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Question 5 of 10

5. Often referred to as his 'signature' tune, this song was the title of his second album. Can you imagine the song's title? Hint

Working Class Hero

Imagine

Give Peace A Chance

Jealous Guy

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Sometime in New York City" was a double album that highlighted a range of social justice issues. This song's lyrics includes " Well we did the Staten Island ferry". It was the city Lennon made his home in the USA. Which city is it? Hint

Attica State

Los Angeles

The Luck Of The Irish

New York City

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Question 7 of 10

7. This song is the title of the fourth solo album. What is the song, which was released as a single, that includes the lyric "Millions of mind guerrillas, Putting their soul power to the Karmic Wheel" ? Hint

Mind Games

Only People

Bring On The Lucie (Freeda Peeple)

Intuition

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lennon's only number one solo single in the USA during his lifetime, this song was his first single from the 1974 album "Walls and Bridges". Which song is it? Hint

Steel and Glass

Whatever Gets You Thru The Night

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

#9 Dream

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Question 9 of 10

9. From his 'tribute' album of late 50s/early 60s songs called "Rock and Roll", this single made the USA Top 20. What is this Ben E King song that contains the opening line "When the night has come and the land is dark"? Hint

Boney Moroney

Be Bop A Lula

Peggy Sue

Stand By Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lennon's 'comeback' album (with Yoko Ono), "Double Fantasy" was released in November 1980. It featured the first single from the album in the US, which he referred to as his 'Elvis/Orbison' track. What was this song? Hint

Cleanup Time

Woman

(Just Like) Starting Over

Watching The Wheels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Lennon's first album was recorded with a Japanese artist, Yoko Ono. It was an unconventional record containing sound effects, tape loops and instrument excerpts. A distinguishing feature of the recording was a picture of John and Yoko naked on the front cover. What was Lennon's first recording called?

Answer: Unfinished Music-No.1:Two Virgins

The album was released in November, 1968, but E.M.I.(The Beatles' record company) refused to distribute it, due to the 'obscene' nature of the album cover.

The Who's record company, Track Records, distributed this Lennon/Ono recording.

Answer: Give Peace A Chance

"Give Peace A Chance" was recorded at a Peace 'bed-in' in Montreal, Canada.
The participants in the song included Timothy Leary and Allen Ginsberg. The song was sung at most rallies against the Vietnam war.
John and Yoko continued a "peace" media campaign by conducting 'bed-ins', promoting peace by erecting billboard posters throughout the world (War Is Over If you Want It) and speaking against the Vietnam war.

3. The third solo single was written and recorded in a single day in 1970. What is this song that includes the lyrics "Well we all shine on, Like the moon and the stars and the sun"?

Answer: Instant Karma!

John performed this song on the British television show 'Top Of the Pops'.
This musical performance (as the Plastic Ono Band) included Alan White on drums, Klaus Voorman on bass, Mal Evans on tambourine and Yoko Ono knitting blindfolded!

Answer: God

"God" shows Lennon had become tired of being a 'Beatle'; he recorded his first album after undergoing primal therapy. As a consequence, the "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" recording is minimalist in terms of instrument usage and lyrical content.

5. Often referred to as his 'signature' tune, this song was the title of his second album. Can you imagine the song's title?

Answer: Imagine

"Imagine" has been performed by many artists including Joan Baez, Neil Young, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Ray Charles and Lady Gaga.

Answer: New York City

Lennon considered the songs on "Sometime in New York City" to be "newspaper" songs, written to document issues such as mistreatment of prisoners, protesters, women etc.
He performed the song "New York City" in two benefit concerts for mentally challenged children at Madison Square Gardens in 1972.

Answer: Mind Games

The "Mind Games" album can be considered as a more subtle attempt to facilitate the notions of peace, love and social justice. The single reached number 18 on the US charts.

8. Lennon's only number one solo single in the USA during his lifetime, this song was his first single from the 1974 album "Walls and Bridges". Which song is it?

Answer: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night

Elton John appeared on this recording, providing vocal harmony and piano. He bet Lennon that it if it made it to Number one, Lennon would have to perform at his concert. When that occurred, John played at his 1974 Thanksgiving concert at Madison Square Gardens. This was to be Lennon's last live performance.

Answer: Stand By Me

Lennon had to wait a long time to release this album. Amongst the reasons were contractual disputes with record companies and the recording's original producer Phil Spector 'running off' with the tapes.

It was eventually released with a 1961 picture of John in Hamburg on the front cover.

Answer: (Just Like) Starting Over

Lennon wrote most of his songs on "Double Fantasy" during a holiday in Bermuda. Unfortunately his 'starting over' period was cut tragically short by his murder three weeks after its release.

Source: Author redwaldo

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