Quiz on the Beatles after the Beatles

MUS 354: The Beatles After the Beatles (Fall B 2013)
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50
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4:04 pm
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_________ sings lead on his version of a 1955 hit. Paul McCartney George Harrison John Lennon Phil Spector Ringo Starr

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Written by Paul, with help from Denny Laine, during the summer of 1976, Paul creates the atmosphere of a traditional Scottish folk song with ___________, a song that will remain the biggest selling single in the history of the UK until Live Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984. "Junior's Farm" "Listen to What the Man Said" "With a Little Luck" "Mull of Kintyre" "Goodnight Tonight"

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Paul composed ______________ on a hot day in July. It was released as a single in November of 1979 and later as a bonus track on the Back to the Egg CD. Credited only to Paul McCartney (without Wings), this popular song has been covered by the Barenaked Ladies, Hilary Duff, Jars of Clay and others. "Let 'Em In" "Wonderful Christmastime" "Silly Love Songs" "Listen to What the Man Said" "Mull of Kintyre"

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During the October 1978 Back to the Egg recording sessions in London, Paul puts together a super group of guest artists billed as ___________. From 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, musicians such as Pete Townshend, Dave Gilmour, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones record two songs for the album. The Luminaries Who, Floyd, and Zep Paul 'N' All Rockestra The Eggmen

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This dreamy song was composed and sung by... George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr John Lennon Billy Preston

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The composer and lead singer of this #1 hit is... George Harrison Ringo Starr Harry Nilsson Paul McCartney John Lennon

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Which former Beatle composed and sang this musical example? Ringo Starr George Harrison John Lennon Stu Sutcliffe Paul McCartney

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Produced by Paul, the ____________ album was recorded between 2/77 and 1/78 in both the UK and off the Virgin Islands during six different sessions due to Linda's pregnancy. Fans liked the good songs and it sold well even during the "hey days" of disco. London Town Back to the Egg Venus and Mars Wings at the Speed of Sound Band On the Run

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Though John Lennon wrote this song, ___________ sings lead. Billy Preston Paul McCartney Ringo Starr George Harrison Elton John

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Recorded between June of 1978 and April of 1979 at a variety of studios, ____________ featured a new band line-up, a new producer, and a new U.S. record label. Unfortunately, when record sales were poor, Columbia blamed Paul, and he the record company, beginning an acrimonious relationship that would last until 1985 when Paul's contract with Columbia Records ended. London Town Band On the Run Back to the Egg Venus and Mars Wings at the Speed of Sound

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______________ composed and sang this late 1970s song. Ringo Starr George Harrison Klaus Voorman Paul McCartney John Lennon

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____________ is the composer and lead singer on this #1 song. Paul McCartney John Lennon George Harrison Ringo Starr Linda McCartney

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____________ sings the lower part of this duet style harmony on his 1974 song. Paul McCartney Ringo Starr Stu Sutcliffe John Lennon George Harrison

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Drawing from both recent and older material, George begins work recording the 1976 ____________ album at his UK home studio, featuring both George and Tom Scott as producers, and creating what one critic called "his most inspired, consistent work in years." Dark Horse Extra Texture Back to the Egg Thirty Three & 1/3 George Harrison

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The first new song George composed for the 1979 album George Harrison was ___________, which he wrote to make sure he hadn't "dried up." The song will be his biggest hit single in five years, featuring Steve Winwood on mini-moog synthesizer. "Dark Horse" "Blow Away" "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" "Love Comes to Everyone" "You"

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The composer and lead singer on this #1 hit is... John Lennon Paul McCartney Pete Best Ringo Starr George Harrison

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George takes 1977 off from music to... produce comedy films meditate in India travel the world attending Formula 1 car races study sitar with Ravi Shankar try his hand at oil painting

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__________ sings lead on this remake of a 1961 hit. Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr Nicky Hopkins John Lennon

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In April of 1977, a London court rules that the _____________ album, an amateur recording made in Germany during the Beatles' 1962 shows, can be released independently. It includes such songs as "Roll Over Beethoven," "Long Tall Sally," and "I Saw Her Standing There." Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl Beatles Live at the Star Club Beatles Love Songs Thrillington Back to the Egg

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__________ sings lead on this 1973 hit. Ringo Starr Stu Sutcliffe George Harrison John Lennon Paul McCartney

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The lead singer and composer of this cut is... George Harrison Paul McCartney Ringo Starr John Lennon George Martin

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__________ opens the George Harrison album, and has medium tempo and almost dance-like groove, featuring Pop-oriented lyrics and Eric Clapton's guitar on the intro. "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" "Crackerbox Palace" "Dark Horse" "Blow Away" "Love Comes to Everyone"

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In October of 1979, the Guinness Book of World Records awards ______________ as "the most honored man in music" for setting world records as the most successful composer and recording artist of all times. John Lennon Ringo Starr George Martin George Harrison Paul McCartney

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__________ sings this clever hit song. Ringo Starr John Lennon Eric Clapton Paul McCartney George Harrison

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Tom Scott plays the ___________ during this solo section. trumpet soprano sax synthesizer electric guitar trombone

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_________ sang and wrote this late '70s song. George Harrison Ringo Starr Billy Preston Paul McCartney John Lennon

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In September of 1978, Robert Stigwood's film _______________ opens in theaters, starring George Burns, the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, and Earth, Wind and Fire. Critics will pan it, but many moviegoers praise the film's musical numbers. I Wanna Hold Your Hand Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Life of Brian Bad Boy Beatles and Me

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__________ had a huge UK hit with this song. John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Eric Clapton Ringo Starr

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From the London Town record, ____________ was written by Paul in Scotland and recorded off the Virgin Islands coast on the yacht equipped with the mobile recording set up. This song was a huge hit, reaching #1 in '78, and was not dance-oriented, as much of the radio play was at that time. "With a Little Luck" "Let 'Em In" "Mull of Kintyre" "Wonderful Christmastime" "Silly Love Songs"

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Motown vocalist __________ sings background vocals on Ringo's "Oh My My," his #5 single from the 1973 Ringo album. Mary Wilson Martha Reeves Mary Wells Florence Ballard Diana Ross

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