other Flashcards
when did brian epstein die? where were the beatles at this time.
He died Aug 27, 1967. The Beatles where at Wales being taught by the Maharishi.
Who was the drummer before Ringo? Who suggested to bring another drummer in?
Pete Best, George Martin told John they needed a new drummer.
What song explained frustrations from a certain member (song did not make the album).
“Not Guilty” by George Harrison
What song in the Abbey Road album had a 3 person harmony and what other song(s) have they done this in?
Because.
other song(s): yes it is, nowhere man, and this boy
Who left the band first?
John privately told the members of the Beatles he wanted to leave on Sept 20, 1969.
Who publicly announced the Beatles had broken up? When?
Paul announced he was leaving the Beatles on April 10th, 1970.
What was the last song the Beatles worked on together?
“The End”
What Beatles had a solo part during “The End”
All of them.
What song was cut out from the middle of the medley in Abbey Road?
Her majesty.
Did Her Majesty make the final cut of the medley?
Yes, after 20 seconds of silence after “The End”
Who was Eric Clapton?
He was George’s best friend from the band “Cream” One song George wrote after hanging out with him was Here Comes the Sun.
What song did Eric and George work on together?
While my Guitar Gently Weeps.
George Harrison took a line from an artist that was signed to Apple Corps. Who was the artist, what was the line, and what song did George add it to?
James Taylor, “Something in the way she moves”, and “Something”
What song features the keyboard progression of a Beethoven song? What was the Beethoven song used?
Because and Moonlight Sonata
Who was the first person the Beatles ever credited?
Billy Preston on “Get Back”
