"Yesterday" Cover Versions Quiz | Music Mixture

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1. I once had a little problem with some cowboys in "El Paso." That girl Felina got me into so much trouble. But hey, thats "The Story Of My Life." Who am I?

Answer: Marty Robbins

Marty Robbins classic "El Paso" was originally released on the album "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" in 1959. His version of "Yesterday" was recorded in 1966. He would later go on to record an album called "The Story Of My Life" in 1970.

2. We should've kept to "Sidewalk Surfin." But that Stingray was way too boss! Who are we?

Answer: Jan and Dean

Jan and Dean might just have the claim to fame on the first skateboarding song with "Sidewalk Surfin." As a single it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard charts in 1964. Jan and Dean's version of "Yesterday" can be found on their album "Jan and Dean's Folk 'n Rock" released in 1965.

3. I went to watch my good buddy receive yet another Honorary Doctorate to some fancy talking Ivy League School. I was up to my boot straps in canapes, let me tell you. When it was all done, this country boy was glad to be "Back Home Again." Who are we?

Answer: Placido Domingo and John Denver

That's right, Placido Domingo and John Denver's version of "Yesterday" can be found on "Perhaps Love" released in 1981. Throught his career Placido has won many awards, and over ten Doctorates to Music Schools and Universities world wide. John Denver's "Back Home Again" was released in 1974 and featured the classics "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" and "Annie's Song." An avid pilot, John Denver died on October 12, 1997 when his plane crashed into the ocean off the coast of California.

He was 53 years old.

4. I took it rather "Tough" when my baby wouldn't "Mambo With Me." Who am I?

Answer: Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers

Henry (Pucho) Brown and his Latin Soul Brothers helped to define the style known as Latin BoogaLoo by mixing jazz, funk, soul, and latin music. Their version of "Yesterday" can be found on their album "Tough!" released in 1966. "Mambo With Me" can also be found on their album "Rip A Dip" released in 1995.

5. "Mercy Mercy Me" her healing touch was such a rush. Man, I just had to tell my friends "Abraham, Martin, & John." Who am I?

Answer: Marvin Gaye

Motown legend Marvin Gaye's version of "Yesterday" can be found along with the song "Abraham, Martin, & John" on his album "Thats The Way Love Is" released in 1970. Marvin's classic "Mercy Mercy Me" can be found on the album "Whats Going On" released in 1971.

6. I told my Air Force brat that "Tonight Is So Right For Love." So I tried to steal a kiss, and got punched in the jaw. "I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell" so hard, it knocked the blue off my shoes. Who am I?

Answer: Elvis Presley

The King's version of "Yesterday" can be found on his live album "On Stage" released in 1970. "Tonight Is So Right For Love" is featured on the "G.I. Blues" soundtrack released in 1960. The knee slapping "I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell" can be found on his album "Something For Everybody" released in 1961. "Thank you very much."

7. To celebrate our success in Vegas, I toasted the boys with a vintage Lafite-Rothschild. "It Was A Very Good Year." Who am I?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Ol Blue Eyes version of "Yesterday" was featured on his album "My Way" released in 1969. The classic "It Was A Very Good Year" can be found on Sinatra's album "September Of My Years" released in 1965.

8. That river of whiskey that "Me And Paul" discoverd last night finally ran dry. Oh my, it's gonna be a "Bloody Mary Morning." Who Am I?

Answer: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson's version of "Yesterday" can be found on "Live Country Music Concert" released in 1966. The classic "Bloody Mary Morning" was featured on his album "Phases And Stages" released in 1974. The song "Me And Paul" can be found with other classics on the album "Essential Willie Nelson" released in 2003.

9. This writers block is killing me. I think I'll try and get a call "To Bobby" and tell him "You Aint Goin' Nowhere" til you write me another album. Who am I?

Answer: Joan Baez

Joan Baez's version of "Yesterday" was featured on the album "Joan Baez In Italy" released in 1967. "To Bobby" was featured on the album "Come From The Shadows" released in 1972. Now things start to get really weird. The song "You Aint Goin' Nowhere" can be found on the album "Any Day Now" released in 1968. Every song on the record was written by Bob Dylan. Do you really think she got writers block?

10. Before "Yesterday" became one of the most covered songs in music history, it was called "Scrambled Eggs."

Answer: True

Lennon and McCartny were known to use working lyrics with some of their songs. Legend has it that McCartney got the basic structure of the song from a dream. Originally the opening lyrics went "Scrambled eggs, oh, baby how I love your legs." It took some time, but the song writing pair got the lyrics down to one of the greatest songs ever written.

Source: Author dantecmdy

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"Yesterday" Cover Versions Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the latest installment of the "Cover Version" series. This quiz we'll delve into the song that Guinness has called "Worlds most covered song." "Yesterday" by The Beatles. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers.

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