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  • Let it Be — Answers

    Today’s answers are shown below.

    The first question relates to both today’s date, April 10th, and music. The remaining questions are not date-related but follow the music theme.

    The Beatles Let it Be.
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    One

    On this day in 1970, who became the first to publicly announce that he was leaving The Beatles?

    Answer: Paul McCartney.

    The Beatles’ internal strife, evident in the White Album and Get Back sessions, escalated over business disagreements, leading to Lennon’s departure in September 1969 and McCartney’s making the first public announcement when he issued a press release advising of his departure in April 1970.

    Two

    Name the official theme song for Mission: Impossible III; whose song it was, and who featured on it?

    Answer: Impossible; Kanye West featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole and BJ.

    Impossible by American hip-hop artist Kanye West featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole, and BJ. Composed for the film Mission: Impossible III, it served as its official theme but wasn’t included on the soundtrack. The song charted on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Bubbling Under Hot 100 charts in 2006.

    Three

    Add up the numbers from the titles that these clues point you to, and the total sum is the answer.

    1. The Beatles — Days of the Week (1964)
    2. The Rolling Stones — Nervous Breakdown (1966)
    3. Bob Marley and the Wailers — Little Birds (1977)
    4. Bryan Adams — Summer (1985)
    5. The Proclaimers Miles (1988)
    6. Vanessa Carlton — Miles
    7. Adele — Album (2008)
    8. Christina Perri — Years (2011)
    9. Adele — Album (2021)
    10. Belinda Carlisle — Loneliest Number (2025) (A long time previously Harry Nilsson followed by Three Dog Night)

    Answer: 2,649.

    1. 8 — Eight Days a Week (1964) The Beatles
    2. 19 — 19th Nervous Breakdown (1966) Rolling Stones
    3. 3 — Three Little Birds (1977) Bob Marley & The Wailers
    4. 69 — Summer of ’69 (1985) Bryan Adams
    5. 500 — I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) (1988) The Proclaimers
    6. 1,000 — A Thousand Miles (2002) Vanessa Carlton
    7. 19 — 19 (2008) Adele
    8. 1,000 — A Thousand Years (2011) Christina Perri
    9. 30 — 30 (2021) Adele
    10. 1 — One (Is the Loneliest Number) Belinda Carlisle (2025) (Originally Harry Nilsson in 1968, followed by Three Dog Night in 1969.)

    Four

    Creedence Clearwater Revival topped the UK singles charts and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 with a song from their Green River album, which had a three-word title. What song?

    Answer: Bad Moon Rising.

    Bad Moon Rising, a song by John Fogerty and performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival, was their lead single from the album Green River. Released on 16 April 1969, four months before the album’s release, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on 28 June 1969. It also spent three weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart in September of the same year. Bad Moon Rising became CCR’s second gold single.

    Five

    Who were the four named members of the rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young?

    Answer: David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young.

    CSN formed in 1968 after Crosby, Stills, and Nash discovered their harmonious blend. Crosby left the Byrds in late 1967, Buffalo Springfield (Stills) disbanded in early 1968, and Nash departed the Hollies in December. In early 1969, they released their debut album, Crosby, Stills & Nash, which featured Top 40 hits Suite: Judy Blue Eyes and Marrakesh Express. They added Neil Young, Stills’s former Buffalo Springfield bandmate, and as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, performed at Woodstock in 1969. Their first album with Young, Déjà Vu (1970), topped international charts, selling over eight million copies and producing hits like Woodstock and Teach Your Children. Tensions during their second tour led to the group’s disbandment. They reunited multiple times, releasing eight studio and four live albums, with their final studio album, Looking Forward, in 1999. CSN was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, with individual members also recognised for their work with other groups. Crosby passed away in 2023.

    Let it Be

    The post-title ‘Let it Be’, released in 1970, was their final single before McCartney’s departure. The song, written by McCartney, topped charts internationally and was certified Platinum in several locations and double Platinum in both the UK and US.

  • Let it Be

    The first question relates to both today’s date, April 10th, and music. The remaining questions are not date-related but follow the music theme.

    The Beatles Let it Be.
    Image orohits949.com

    One

    On this day in 1970, who became the first to publicly announce that he was leaving The Beatles?

    Two

    Name the official theme song for Mission: Impossible III; whose song it was, and who featured on it?

    Three

    Add up the numbers from the titles that these clues point you to, and the total sum is the answer.

    1. The Beatles — Days of the Week (1964)
    2. The Rolling Stones — Nervous Breakdown (1966)
    3. Bob Marley and the Wailers — Little Birds (1977)
    4. Bryan Adams — Summer (1985)
    5. The Proclaimers — Miles (1988)
    6. Vanessa Carlton — Miles
    7. Adele — Album (2008)
    8. Christina Perri — Years (2011)
    9. Adele — Album (2021)
    10. Belinda Carlisle — Loneliest Number (2025) (previously Harry Nilsson followed by Three Dog Night)

    Four

    Creedence Clearwater Revival topped the UK singles charts and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 with a song from their Green River album, which had a three-word title. What song?

    Five

    Who were the four named members of the rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • West Meets East — Answers

    Here are the answers to my earlier questions.

    These questions are all about today, April 7th.

    Ravi Shankar at Woodstock, 1969.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    One

    Ravi Shankar, an Indian musician and composer born in Varanasi, India on 7 April 1920, fathered a daughter in 1979. This daughter, a singer-songwriter and composer, is described by Wikipedia as blending jazz with country, blues, folk and pop. His younger daughter, Anoushka Shankar, born in 1981, is a sitarist and composer, and both daughters have won Grammy Awards. Who is the elder of his daughters?


    Answer: Norah Jones.


    Pandit Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitarist and composer, popularised Indian classical music worldwide. He collaborated with Western musicians, such as the Beatles’ George Harrison and Yehudi Menuhin, influencing the use of Indian instruments in pop music. Shankar received numerous awards, including the Bharat Ratna and four Grammy Awards.

    Two

    What item of missing equipment did Spanish authorities find for the U.S. military in 1966?

    Answer: Nuclear Bomb (Hydrogen Bomb).

    Spanish authorities recovered a hydrogen bomb from the Mediterranean in 1966. The bomb had fallen from a U.S. B-52 after a collision with an airborne refuelling tanker, killing seven airmen.

    Three

    In 1939, the Albanian king went into exile after Albania became a protectorate of another nation. Who was the king? Which country declared the protectorate, and who was the prime minister of that country at the time?

    Answers: King Zog; Italy and Benito Mussolini.

    Appointed Prime Minister in 1922, Mussolini established a one-party dictatorship, later aspiring to a totalitarian state. His foreign policy, driven by the doctrine of spazio vitale, led to the annexation of Albania, Fiume and Ethiopia.

    Four

    On this day, Attila the Hun captured Metz, France, setting fire to the town and killing most of the townspeople. In what century did this occur?

    Answer: 5th century.

    Metz, originally ruled by the Celtic Mediomatrici tribe, became a prominent Roman town known for its trade, wine exports, and impressive infrastructure like the aqueduct and amphitheatre. The city faced invasions from Germanic tribes in the 3rd century and was eventually conquered by the Franks.

    Five

    Actor Russell Crowe was born this day in 1964. For what film did he win his Academy Award, and what was his character’s name in the film?

    Answers: Gladiator; Maximus Decimus Meridius.

    Russell Crowe, an actor and film director, is known for his intense performances and has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award. He gained international recognition in the late 1990s and starred in films like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and Robin Hood. Crowe co-owns the National Rugby League team South Sydney Rabbitohs.

    West Meets East

    The post title is from an album title of a 1967 collaboration between Ravi Shankar and violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

  • West Meets East

    These questions are all about today, April 7th.

    Ravi Shankar at Woodstock, 1969.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    One

    Ravi Shankar, an Indian musician and composer born in Varanasi, India on 7 April 1920, fathered a daughter in 1979. This daughter, a singer-songwriter and composer, is described by Wikipedia as blending jazz with country, blues, folk and pop. His younger daughter, Anoushka Shankar, born in 1981, is a sitarist and composer, and both daughters have won Grammy Awards. Who is the elder of his daughters?


    Two

    What item of missing equipment did Spanish authorities find for the U.S. military in 1966?

    Three

    In 1939, the Albanian king went into exile after Albania became a protectorate of another nation. Who was the king? Which country declared the protectorate, and who was the prime minister of that country at the time?

    Four

    On this day, Attila the Hun captured Metz, France, setting fire to the town and killing most of the townspeople. In what century did this occur?

    Five

    Actor Russell Crowe was born this day in 1964. For what film did he win his Academy Award, and what was his character’s name in the film?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • The Three ‘Bs’ — Answers

    Ludwig van Beethoven with the
    manuscript of the Missa solemnis, 1820.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    On 2 April 1800, Ludwig van Beethoven led the premiere of his First Symphony, Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 in Vienna, so today’s questions are all about music.

    One

    When Hans von Bulow referred to three composers as ‘The three Bs’, one was Ludwig van Beethoven, but who were the other two?

    Answer: Johann Sebastian Bach and Johannes Brahms.

    ’The Three Bs’ refers to the primacy of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms in classical music. The term originated from an expression by Peter Cornelius in 1854, who included Berlioz as the third B before Hans von Bülow substituted Brahms for Berlioz.

    Two

    What is the name of the priest in Eleanor Rigby ?

    Answer: Father McKenzie

    Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles, from their 1966 album Revolver, is a song about loneliness featuring a double string quartet arrangement. Paul McCartney, who came up with the melody and most of the lyrics has variously stated the name came from an old lady he knew; the actress Eleanor Bron; and a Bristol store, Rigby & Evens Ltd. The song topped singles charts in several countries.

    Three

    Who composed the opera Aida, and where was it set?

    Answer: Giuseppe Verdi; Ancient Egypt.

    Aida is a tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, set in ancient Egypt. Commissioned by Cairo’s Khedivial Opera House, it premiered there on 24 December 1871. The opera was met with great acclaim and quickly became a staple in the operatic canon, receiving performances worldwide.

    Four

    ‘But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die’, are lyrics from what song, and who wrote it?

    Answer: Folsom Prison Blues; Johnny Cash

    Folsom Prison Blues is a song by Johnny Cash, written in 1953 and released as a single in 1955. The song, inspired by the movie Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison, combines elements of train and prison songs, and became one of Cash’s signature songs. A live version recorded at Folsom State Prison in 1968 became a number-one hit and won a Grammy Award.

    Five

    First performed in 1934, A Boy was Born is a choral composition by which English composer? 

    Answer: Benjamin Britten.

    A Boy Was Born, Op. 3, is a choral composition by Benjamin Britten, subtitled Choral variations for men’s, women’s and boys’ voices, unaccompanied. Composed between 1932 and 1933, it was first performed in 1934 and revised in 1955. The work, a musical theme and six variations, sets ten different texts related to Christmas.

  • The Three ‘Bs’

    Ludwig van Beethoven with the
    manuscript of the Missa solemnis, 1820.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    On 2 April 1800, Ludwig van Beethoven led the premiere of his First Symphony, Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 in Vienna, so today’s questions are all about music.

    One

    When Hans von Bulow referred to three composers as ‘The three Bs’, one was Ludwig van Beethoven, but who were the other two?

    Two

    What is the name of the priest in Eleanor Rigby ?

    Three

    Who composed the opera Aida, and where was it set?

    Four

    ‘But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die’, are lyrics from what song, and who wrote it?

    Five

    First performed in 1934, A Boy was Born is a choral composition by which English composer? 

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • 1 GB of Storage for Free — Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions posted earlier.

    These questions are all related to today, April 1st.

    See question three. Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    One

    Established in 1999, Nunavut, at 135,000 square miles of land (350,000 square km), is the World’s fifth-largest country subdivision. 

    1. Of what country is Nunavut a subdivision?
    2. What, to the nearest ten thousand, is the population of Nunavut?

    Answers

    1. Canada

    2. 40,000

    Nunavut, established in 1999, is the largest and northernmost Canadian territory, created for Inuit self-government. It covers a significant portion of Northern Canada and the Arctic Archipelago, making it the fifth-largest country subdivision globally. With a population of 36,858, it is the least densely populated major subdivision in the world.

    Two

    Gmail was launched on this day, in what year did this happen?

    Answer: 2004.

    Gmail, created by Paul Buchheit, was launched in 2004 and opened to the public in 2007, is the world’s largest email service with 1.8 billion users. It offers 15GB of free storage, supports large attachments, and integrates with Google Drive. The service is accessible from any internet-enabled device and features conversation view, integrated chat, and was briefly integrated with the social networking application Buzz.

    Three

    Josef von Sternberg’s Der blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) was released in Germany, and the classic film made Marlene Dietrich a star. What was Dietrich’s character name, as billed, in this film?

    Answer: Lola Lola.

    The Blue Angel (1930) is a German musical comedy-drama directed by Josef von Sternberg, featuring Marlene Dietrich, Emil Jannings, and Kurt Gerron. Based on Heinrich Mann’s novel Professor Unrat, it tells the tragic story of a professor’s downfall into madness due to his obsession with nightclub singer Lola Lola, played by Dietrich in her breakthrough role. This film introduced her iconic song, Falling in Love Again. Filmed in both German and English, the English version was initially lost but rediscovered and screened in 2009. The German version is preferred for its length and superior pronunciation.

    Four

    The Apple Computer Company, now Apple Inc., was founded in 1976, who were the three people who co-founded it?

    Answer: Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne.

    Apple Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, is a leading American multinational technology company renowned for its innovative consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its user-centric design and marketplace ecosystem, Apple revolutionised the technology sector with products like personal computers, smartphones and tablets. After nearly going bankrupt in the 1990s, the company returned to profitability under Steve Jobs’ leadership, introducing iconic products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Today, Apple is the world’s largest company by market capitalisation and a major player in the PC, tablet, and mobile phone markets.

    Five

    In 1977, who had a U.S. number 1 and U.K. top ten hit with Got to Give It Up from the album Live at the London Palladium?

    Answer: Marvin Gaye.

    Marvin Gaye, an American soul singer-songwriter-producer, was a cultural icon and one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time. He began his career with Motown Records, achieving success with hits like I Heard It Through the Grapevine and duets with Tammi Terrell. Gaye’s groundbreaking album What’s Going On showcased his musical individuality and social commentary, paving the way for other artists to take control of their music. He later produced his own albums, significantly influencing 1970s soul music and R&B sub-genres. Tragically, Gaye was shot and killed by his father on 1 April 1984.

    1 GB of storage for free

    The post title refers to Google offering users 1 GB of space, compared to the 2 to 4 MB that was the standard at the time.

  • 1 GB of Storage for Free

    These questions are all related to today, April 1st.

    See question three. Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    One

    Established in 1999, Nunavut, at 135,000 square miles of land (350,000 square km), is the World’s fifth-largest country subdivision. 

    1. Of what country is Nunavut a subdivision?
    2. What, to the nearest ten thousand, is the population of Nunavut?

    Two

    Gmail was launched on this day, in what year did this happen?

    Three

    Josef von Sternberg’s Der blaue Engel (The Blue Angel) was released in Germany, and the classic film made Marlene Dietrich a star. What was Dietrich’s character name, as billed, in this film?

    Four

    The Apple Computer Company, now Apple Inc., was founded in 1976, who were the three people who co-founded it?

    Five

    In 1977, who had a U.S. number 1 and U.K. top ten hit with Got to Give It Up from the album Live at the London Palladium?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • The Last Six: From Uniform to Zulu — Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.

    Kublai Khan, a posthumous painting executed shortly after his death in February of 1294.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    Finishing the alphabetical theme with the remaining letters, so six questions today with answers beginning with the letters from U to Z, with each letter being used only once, but they are not in alphabetical order. If a question has more than one part it is only the first that conforms to the theme.

    One

    What word links Shangdu, which was ruled by Kublai Khan and is mentioned in the first line of a Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem, with the title track of a 1980 musical of the same name? 

    Answer: Xanadu.

    Shangdu, the summer capital of Yuan dynasty ruled by Kublai Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan.
    A metaphor for opulence or an idyllic place, based upon Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s description of Shangdu in his 1816 poem Kubla Khan. Xanadu is the title song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name. Written by Jeff Lynne of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the song is performed by British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton John.

    Two

    What professional golfer won the U.S. Masters tournament in 2007, and 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews?

    Answer: Zach Johnson.

    Zachary Harris Johnson, an American professional golfer, has won 12 PGA Tour events, including two majors. He captained the unsuccessful U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2023.

    Three

    1. The Macallan, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig are three examples of what product from the United Kingdom?
    2. The last two mentioned, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig, both come from what region which is well known for this product?

    Answers

    1. Whisky.
    2. Island of Islay.

    Scotch whisky, first mentioned in 1494, was originally made from malted barley. Single malt Scotch whisky, which the three examples mentioned are, must be distilled in one distillery using only water and malted barley. By 2024, Scotland boasted 151 distilleries, solidifying its reputation for this renowned spirit.

    Four

    Which name connects a character from a Charles Dickens’ 1850 novel to the 1972 studio album The Magician’s Birthday?

    Answer: Uriah Heap.

    Uriah Heep, a sycophantic character in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield, manipulates his employer, Mr. Wickfield, into making him a partner. He later faces exposure for his frauds and is imprisoned for bank fraud. Named after the Dickens’ character Uriah Heep, an English rock band formed in 1969, pioneered hard rock, heavy metal, and progressive rock. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide, they are known for hits like Lady in Black and maintain a strong following in Europe and Asia.

    Five

    In what film does Tom Hanks play Joe Fox?

    Answer: You’ve Got Mail.

    You’ve Got Mail is a 1998 romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, directed by Nora Ephron. The film, inspired by a Hungarian play, tells the story of two online romantics who are business rivals.

    Six

    This small fully independent nation-state’s independence was recognised by the Lateran Treaty of 1929. Which nation is it?

    Answer: Vatican City.

    Vatican City, the smallest independent nation-state, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope. It has its own infrastructure and diplomatic relations, with a population of around 882 people.

  • The Last Six: From Uniform to Zulu

    Kublai Khan, a posthumous painting executed shortly after his death in February of 1294.
    Image Wikimedia Commons

    Finishing the alphabetical theme with the remaining letters, so six questions today with answers beginning with the letters from U to Z, with each letter being used only once, but they are not in alphabetical order. If a question has more than one part it is only the first that conforms to the theme.

    One

    What word links Shangdu, which was ruled by Kublai Khan and is mentioned in the first line of a Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem, with the title track of a 1980 musical of the same name? 

    Two

    What professional golfer won the U.S. Masters tournament in 2007, and 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews?

    Three

    1. The Macallan, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig are three examples of what product from the United Kingdom?
    2. The last two mentioned, Bunnahabhain and Laphroaig, both come from what region, an island which is well known for this product?

    Four

    Which name connects a character from a Charles Dickens’ 1850 novel to the 1972 studio album The Magician’s Birthday?

    Five

    In what film does Tom Hanks play Joe Fox?

    Six

    This small fully independent nation-state’s independence was recognised by the Lateran Treaty of 1929. Which nation is it?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.