Paul Mccartney 2016 Quiz
- 1.
Which album celebrated this year its fortieth anniversary?
- A.
Revolver
- B.
Press to Play
- C.
London Town
- D.
Wings over America
Correct Answer
D. Wings over AmericaExplanation
Yes, it's the triple live album Wings over America, which was released in december 1976. In the same year also Wings at the Speed of Sound was released.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where was this picture taken?
- A.
Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneer Town Palace
- B.
Bertie and Goof’s Bikers Roadhouse
- C.
Don and Melany’s Rock Garage
- D.
Daddy’s All Star Pioneer Palace
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A. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneer Town PalaceExplanation
On Octobre 13, between the two gigs at The Dessert Trip, Paul McCartney played a surprise gig at the tiny roadhouse Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, California. Only about 300 fans were lucky to witness this special event. Macca played a shortened set, containing 22 songs.Rate this question:
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- 3.
With whom did McCartney play the song 'Why Don't We Do It In The Road at the three day music festival The Desert Trip?
- A.
Paul Young
- B.
Neil Young
- C.
Ringo Starr
- D.
Rihanna
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B. Neil YoungExplanation
That was Neil Young. At the second weekend of The Desert Trip McCartney performed FourFive Seconds together with RihannaRate this question:
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- 4.
At what age Sir George Martin passed away earlier this year?
- A.
89
- B.
90
- C.
91
- D.
92
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B. 90Explanation
Sir George Martin passed away at the age of 90 earlier this year.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Also former Wings lead guitarist Henry McCullough passed away this year. The guitar solo of which Wings song is connected to him?
- A.
Wild Life
- B.
Live and Let Die
- C.
Band on the Run
- D.
My Love
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D. My LoveExplanation
"Do you mind if I change the solo a bit?", McCullough asked McCartney, just a few moments before the recording of My Love. And then impressed the former Beatle with a stunning solo.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Paul McCartney has signed a worldwide recording agreement with a new record company. Which one?
- A.
Hear Music
- B.
Sony Music
- C.
Capitol Records
- D.
EMI
Correct Answer
C. Capitol RecordsExplanation
Paul McCartney has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Capitol Records.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the name of the new tour, which began in 2016:
- A.
One out of Three
- B.
Out There
- C.
One on One
- D.
One on the Run
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C. One on OneExplanation
The correct answer is "One on One". This tour began in 2016.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Paul started the year with music made for emoji's, so called Love Mojis. For what company?
- A.
Facebook
- B.
Whatsapp
- C.
Instagram
- D.
Skype
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D. SkypeExplanation
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- 9.
This year the compilation album Pure McCartney was released. Of which studio album no tracks are included on Pure McCartney?
- A.
Flowers in the Dirt
- B.
Wild Life
- C.
Red Rose Speedway
- D.
Tug of War
Correct Answer
A. Flowers in the DirtExplanation
No songs of Flowers in the Dirt are included on Pure McCartney, because of the release of the digitally remaster of the 1989 album, set for march next year.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which 'instrument' McCartney plays on the Beach Boys track Vegetables?
- A.
Carrot
- B.
Apple
- C.
Veggie-burger
- D.
Celery
Correct Answer
D. CeleryExplanation
McCartney: "Yeah, that is true, yeah! I mean it was wild and wacky days, you know, and I just went round to the studio because they invited me. I just thought it would be fun to sit there and watch them record, ‘cause I’m a big fan. And so I was there, and then it was, I think, Brian who came over and said, ‘Oh Paul, got a favour to ask: would you mind recording something?’ I thought, ‘Oh, no! But great, I could do that!' Oh God, I’m gonna be singing on a Beach Boys record or something, you know! I got a bit kind of intimidated and thought, ‘Okay, here goes nothing’. And they said, ‘Well, what we want you to do is go in there and just munch!’ …Well, I can do that! So, if you hear somebody munching celery, that’s me!"Rate this question:
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- 11.
McCartney made a song for a animated feature film. What's the name of the song?
- A.
Ethel & Ernest
- B.
Hope for the Future
- C.
Walking in the Park with Eloise
- D.
In a Blink of an Eye
Correct Answer
D. In a Blink of an EyeExplanation
In an Blink of an Eye is the final track of the animated feature film Ethel & Ernest.Rate this question:
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