The Ultimate McCartney Quiz – 1980s

Posted On May 10, 2020

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Paul McCartney in the 1980s - the Ultimate Quiz!

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Which song on Flowers in the Dirt was dedicated to Brazilian environmentalist Chico Mendes?

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Steve Lispson and Trevor Horn worked as producers on Flowers in the Dirt. Which other 1980s band did they famously produce?

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Same Love was recorded in June 1988. Who plays the lengthy piano solo?

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On what track does this musican contribute an alto saxophone solo?

5 / 21

Who collaborated as a songwriter on Flowers in the Dirt?

6 / 21

Name this song that was recorded in 1986, but not released until 1997

7 / 21

Which Beatles song can be heard at the beginning of the video for Pretty Little Head?

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Which song from Press to Play was only released as a single in the USA?

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Only Love Remains was recorded with an orchestra conducted and arranged by Tony Visconti? Where did the recording session take place?

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The majority of songwriting credits on Press to Play are to McCartney AND Eric Stewart.

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The first album to be recorded at Paul's Hog Hill Mill Studio was:

12 / 21

Paul McCartney made a cameo appearance in a Tracey Ullman video called:

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What song recorded in the 1980s ends like this?

14 / 21

Who plays bass guitar on Say Say Say?

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Which song on Pipes of Peace was also performed on Give My Regards to Broad Street?

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What Indian instrument does James Kippen play on Pipes of Peace?

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What song by John Lennon did Paul choose on Desert Island Discs in January 1982?

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Which track on Tug of War features a string quartet arranged by George Martin?

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Who plays drums with Ringo Starr on Take It Away?

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We All Stand Together was released in 1984. In what year was it actually recorded by George Martin at AIR studios, London?

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When Paul McCartney was busted in Japan on 16th January 1980, what illegal drug was he carrying?

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  1. How Many People
  2. Frankie Goes to Hollywood
  3. Nicky Hopkins
  4. Once Upon A Long Ago
  5. Elvis Costello
  6. Squid
  7. She’s Leaving Home
  8. Stranglehold
  9. Hog Hill Mill
  10. True
  11. Press to Play
  12. They Don’t Know
  13. I’ll Give You A Ring
  14. Nathan Watts
  15. So Bad
  16. Tabla
  17. Beautiful Boy
  18. Here Today
  19. Steve Gadd
  20. 1980
  21. Cannabis

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