HOW MANY OF YOU THINK YOU COULD ANSWER ALL 1500 QUESTIONS IN THESE 3 LIVERPOOL BEATLES BOOKS WITHOUT LOOKING FOR THE ANSWERS???
Prior to 2022, I had a Facebook Beatles Print page which had more than 5200 subscribers. I remember writing a piece about this trilogy of fine Beatles trivia books compiled by Pam Blanchfield with technical advice and design work by John Blanchfield.
When I acquired this set of three small books, I distinctly remember that one of the three books was extremely difficult to find. Being a completist collector, that caused me great anxiety because when I make the decision to acquire all the books in a set, I hate the thought of missing a part of the set. Finally, through Instant Messaging the author on Facebook, I was able to find the rarity to be able to complete the set. As I recall the toughest and most difficult to find of these Beatles Trivia books was the first one that appears on this post with the yellow/orange cover. The trivia questions in these three books are well-balanced for difficulty, but I would venture to say that even the most ardent and knowledgeable Beatles fan will not be able to instantly know all 1500 answers to the 3 books trivia questions from memory! If you can, you probably possess a photographic memory and I extend my congratulations!
As we age, trivia is a great exercise to help keep the mind sharp. Do any of you have the Beatles Trivia Pursuit Board games in your collections?
Liverpool “Beatles” Pop Culture Quiz: 500 Questions and Answers Paperback
Conceived, designed & researched by Pam Blanchfield
Database design & technical advice by John Blanchfield
Published by Keyprints 2008
As I recall this book was the most difficult to find in the set of 3 Beatles Trivia books:
No longer available at Amazon:
Back cover of the book:
Liverpool “Beatles” Scene Culture Quiz Paperback
Conceived, designed & researched by Pam Blanchfield
Database design & technical advice by John Blanchfield
Published by Keyprints 2008
I currently see only 1 remaining copy at Amazon:
Liverpool “Beatles” Scene Culture Quiz: Blanchfield, Pam: 9780955898815: Amazon.com: Books
Back cover of the book:
Liverpool “Beatles” Scouse Culture Quiz Paperback – January 1, 2008
by Pam Blanchfield (Designer), John Blanchfield (Designer)
Conceived, designed & researched by Pam Blanchfield
Database design & technical advice by John Blanchfield
Published by Keyprints 2008
No copies currently available on Amazon:
Liverpool “Beatles” Scouse Culture Quiz: Blanchfield, Pam: 9780955898822: Amazon.com: Books
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The author was so kind in being able to sign and inscribe a copy of this book for me when I had my Facebook page:
In concluding this post, I would like to pose a few questions concerning Beatles trivia.
What is the most difficult Beatles trivia question you have ever come across? Were you able to instantly answer it?
Have you ever read a Beatles trivia book or participated in a Beatles Trivia board game book where you feel that the answer provided was inaccurate or wrong?
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
OUR FEATURED BOOK – INSPECTOR ROCKE – BEATLES FACTION
Inspector Rocke: That’ll Be The Day…..That I Die
Set against the backdrop of the emerging “Merseybeat” scene in Liverpool, Detective Inspector George Rocke investigates murder in the heart of the city amidst the nightlife and cosmopolitan mix that was Liverpool in the early 1960s. It is about clashes of race, religion, culture and music in one of the most vibrant port cities in the world. It is the only city that can tell this story.
Perfect for a REALLY long car ride down a long and winding road near Blue Jay Way!
At The Fest For Beatles Fans in 2019 in Chicago, I participated in the trivia contest. This question was given, and they said even Mark Lewisohn didn’t know the answer: What is the Beatles song with a woman’s name in the title but her name is never mentioned in the song? It took me a minute, but I got it – “The Ballad Of John & Yoko!” I was one of the winners (I beat the 3 others in my group) I have the Beatles Trivial Pursuit game which came out in the ‘80s, but nobody liked playing with me because I knew all the answers! lol!
Great news about winning the trivia contest, Nancy. Sounds like you had a lot of fun!