Which law gave McCartney the right to reclaim his songs?
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It created a non-waivable termination right.
After how many years can a pre-1978 US work be reclaimed?
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The termination right vests after 56 years.
From which year did McCartney’s share begin reverting?
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56 years after Love Me Do in 1962.
How many Beatles songs did the 2017 filing cover?
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Reported at 178 titles.
What is special about the termination right?
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Non-waivable is the key feature.
In which month did McCartney file suit against Sony/ATV?
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Settled the following June.
Why did McCartney act pre-emptively rather than wait?
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Duran Duran’s attempt had been opposed successfully.
What happened to the Beatles publishing after Michael Jackson bought it?
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Through a joint venture with Sony.
What is the single most important undisclosed figure in McCartney’s finances?
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Never published.
Which of these did McCartney repeatedly try and fail to do?
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Money could not do what statute did.
Paul McCartney Quiz: Medium Challenge
Casual
The basics are solid; the detail is harder.
Well Informed
A strong round on a tougher set.
Expert
That was not an easy ten.