The iconic Beatles album Abbey Road turns 53 this year!
Released on September 28, 1969, the album has one of the most recognizable and reproduced covers of all time, and features hits such as "Come Together," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Oh! Darling."
Do you know everything about this album? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of facts and trivia surrounding the Fab Four's twelfth studio album:
Results
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#1. Where does the name of the album Abbey Road come from?
From the street and studio where they recorded the album.
#2. 'Abbey Road' is the twelfth album released by the Beatles. Which of the following statements is correct?
It was the last one to be recorded, but the second to last one to be released.
#3. At the time, the cover photo fueled a conspiracy theory among Beatles fans. What was it?
Paul McCartney was dead and was replaced.
#4. When was the iconic cover photo taken?
August 8, 1969
#5. How many minutes did the cover photoshoot take?
It took 10 minutes!
#6. George Harrison composed "Here Comes The Sun" on a guitar he received as a child.
The classic "Here Comes The Sun" originated on a guitar that George Harrison borrowed from Eric Clapton while strolling through the gardens of his friend's house.
#7. It was at Abbey Road that George Harrison proved himself to be a great songwriter.
True. At Abbey Road, George Harrison was responsible for two major hits: "Here Comes The Sun" and "Something," finally stepping out of the shadow of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
#8. Which song from 'Abbey Road' was written by Ringo Starr?
"Octopus's Garden"
