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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.

Author
atimnie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,564

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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2057

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What song was rumored to be written by John about Brian Epstein? Hint

You've Got To Hide Your Love Away

Mean Mr. Mustard

I Am the Walrus

And Your Bird Can Sing

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Question 2 of 5

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

Run For Your Life

Get Back

Don't Bother Me

I'm Looking Through You

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Question 3 of 5

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

Paperback Writer

Only A Northern Song

Fixing A Hole

Yer Blues

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Question 4 of 5

4. What song was written for a sheepdog? Hint

Rocky Raccoon

Martha My Dear

Mean Mr. Mustard

Hey Bulldog

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Question 5 of 5

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

Dr. Robert

Dear Prudence

Sexy Sadie

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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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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