Beatles Superfan Quiz

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First instrument John Lennon learned to play

First instrument Paul McCartney learned to play

The band Ringo was in prior to being recruited by The Beatles

Song written by Lennon/McCartney for George Harrison to sing on the "Please, Please Me" album.

John and George spent nearly three months in India studying meditation. Paul was there for one month. How long was Ringo there?

While in India, Paul wrote the song "Mother Nature's Son." John wrote a similar song called "Child of Nature," which eventually was re-written for his "Imagine" album. What was the new title?

Who played the guitar solo on "Taxman"?

First song written by Ringo Starr to be recorded and released by The Beatles

Song on the "Let It Be" album that features John Lennon playing the guitar solo.

George Harrison composed and recorded the film score for this 1968 film

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Rejected 1968 George Harrison song that was later re-recorded for his 1979 self-titled solo album.

Arthur Alexander song covered on the "Please, Please Me" album

George Harrison painted his favorite Fender Stratocaster guitar in psychedelic colors and gave it this nickname

Beatle songs featuring Paul McCartney on drums

Unrecorded Ringo song, only appearing on the "Let it Be Naked - Fly on the Wall" bonus album.

Unfinished John Lennon song that was chosen alongside "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love" to be recorded by the surviving band members for the Beatles Anthology, but never completed.

Billy Preston, who was prominently featured on "Let It Be", appeared on these two Abbey Road songs.