The Beatles AFTER the Beatles: 1969-71 Quiz

Answer: Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey

This song is actually a compilation of several song fragments. You'll find it on the "Ram" album by Paul and Linda McCartney. It reached number one on the US Billboard chart in September 1971.

Answer: My Sweet Lord

This song was written by George when his devotion to Hinduism was very strong and appeared on his "All Things Must Pass" album in November 1970. In 1976 a US court found that its tune was the same as the 1963 Chiffons song "He's So Fine" and awarded damages for copyright infringement. Harrison always said he did not copy the song, and even the judge admitted that the violation was "subconscious."

Answer: Cold Turkey

It was written by John and released by the Plastic Ono Band in late 1969. John and Yoko had become addicted to heroin in 1968. The song failed to receive much airplay, especially in the US, where it was (wrongly) seen by some as a pro-drug song. I do not believe, but feel I should mention, the alternative interpretation, supposedly given by a personal assistant of John's that the song referred to eating a spoiled turkey sandwich and falling ill as a result.

Answer: It Don't Come Easy

This song, released as a single in April 1971, became a major hit for Ringo Starr in both the US and Britain. Although Ringo was credited with writing it, he later acknowledged George Harrison as giving significant assistance. George also produced the recording and played guitar.

Answer: How Do You Sleep?

Written by John and written about Paul. The song "Too Many People" (released by Paul earlier that year on his "Ram" album) had upset John, who believed there were oblique references to him in it. "Back off Boogaloo" was a 1972 single by Ringo Starr; some have suggested that it also contains veiled criticisms of Paul McCartney. "Get Back" is, of course, a Beatles hit written by Paul, and released as as single in 1969.

Answer: Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh was actually two concerts on the same day; it took place on August 1, 1971. George Harrison and Ravi Shankar organised it and among the many participants were Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and Eric Clapton. It has been credited not only for raising money but for raising international awareness of the situation in the newly formed nation. "Mull of Kintyre" is a 1977 song by Paul McCartney.

The other two songs, both from the early 1970s, are by John Lennon.

Answer: Maybe I'm Amazed

Paul released this in April 1970 on his first solo album "McCartney." It did not receive much airplay, however, until it appeared on the 1976 live album "Wings Over America" when it became an international hit. "Oh Yoko!" is a light and charming tribute by John; it is one of my favorites among his early solo work.

The remaining two songs are by George -- "Something" dates back to the Beatles' "Abbey Road" and What is Life is from his 1970 album "All Things Must Pass."

Answer: Ringo Starr

The album was "Sentimental Journey." Released in early 1970, it featured songs such as Cole Porter's "Night and Day," set to new arrangements. It did moderately well, based largely on Ringo's Beatles fame. It is now chiefly remembered for its novelty aspect.

Answer: Give Peace a Chance

"All we are saying, is Give Peace a Chance." Who can forget the chorus having once heard it? Written by John (who else?) and recorded aided by the many visitors, some of them well-known celebrities at John and Yoko's "bed-in" for peace in Montreal, Canada, on June 1, 1969.

Answer: Another Day

It was written by Paul in 1969, but not released as a single until 1971. "Another Day" was one of the songs insultingly commented on by John in his song "How Do You Sleep?"