Classic Number One Albums Trivia Quiz

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

On July 16, 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revival's fifth studio album titled "Cosmo's Factory" was made available. Because of John Fogerty's work ethic, Clifford referred to their rehearsal building - a warehouse in Berkeley, California - as a factory, which inspired the title of the 1970 album "Cosmo's Factory." Clifford also went by the nickname Cosmo.

Personnel who performed on the album were John and Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford.

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart, a British singer-songwriter, released his third studio album, "Every Picture Tells a Story," on May 28, 1971, through Mercury Records. "Every Picture Tells a Story" was also the lead single, written by Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood of the British band the Rolling Stones. The album is a mixture of hard rock, folk, and blues styles.

Answer: Phil Collins

"No Jacket Required" is Phil Collins' third studio album as a solo artist. Collins is a former Genesis member from England. Collins is a well-known lyricist, drummer, and vocalist. Virgin Records released the album in the UK, while the Atlantic/WEA, an American corporation, handled global distribution for the album. The album was a huge commercial success for Collins, reaching the number one position in over ten other countries.

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

"Tunnel of Love" was recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen between January and July 1987. The album was initially released to the public on October 5, 1987. The album was recorded under the Columbia label. In addition, the album peaked at number one in five other countries and reached the top ten in several other countries too.

One fascinating thing to note about this album is that The E Street Band, Bruce Springsteen's backing band, only made sporadic appearances throughout. Officially, "Tunnel of Love" is not considered an album by E Street Band. In Rumson, New Jersey, Springsteen recorded primarily by himself in his home studio. After programming a drum machine to generate the fundamental beat, he incorporated keyboards, harmonica, guitar, mandolin, bass, and percussion into the sound.

The fair rides on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey, are where Springsteen got his idea for the album. He compared the ups and downs of a relationship to the Tunnel of Love roller-coaster. Following the 1989 "Tunnel of Love" album tour, Springsteen disbanded the E Street Band and began doing smaller-scale projects with other musicians.

Answer: Men at Work

Columbia Records released the album "Business as Usual" on 9 November 1981 in the UK and on April 1982 (U.S.). It was the debut studio album by the Australian band Men at Work, who were formed in 1978. The genre is a mixture of new wave, reggae rock, and pop rock.

From late 1982 to early 1983, it held the top spot on the US Billboard 200 for an unprecedented 15 weeks, while in the UK Albums Chart, it peaked at number one for five weeks in the same period.

The single from the album, "Down Under," is arguably the band's greatest achievement, reaching the top spot in several countries. The song today is still played regularly on UK radio stations for birthdays and weddings.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Goats Head Soup" is the eleventh studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones. The album was released on the Rolling Stones label on 31 August 1973 in the UK. The recording took place at three studios in the US, UK, and Jamaica due to the band's tax status in the UK. The album was a commercial success for the band, reaching the top spot in several countries.

A bonus for the band was a track from the album, "Angie", which was also a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 and a top ten hit in other countries too.

Personnel at the time were Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. All the songs were written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Despite getting mixed reviews for its blend of rock, funk, and blues, the album was a huge hit for the band.

Answer: Bon Jovi

The American rock group Bon Jovi's fourth studio album, "New Jersey," was released on September 19, 1988, by Mercury Records in North America and Vertigo internationally. The album is named after Jon Bon Jovi's home state of New Jersey. The album also produced five top ten singles in the US, including "Lay Your Hands on Me," "Bad Medicine," and "I'll Be There for You.".

Since the band already had the material ready, the album was originally intended to be a double album. However, the record label opposed the concept since it would have been more expensive than a standard album, and they believed it would hurt sales.

Answer: John Lennon and Yoko Ono

"Double Fantasy" is the fifth studio album by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The album was released on 17 November 1980 on the Geffen-Warner Bros. label. Due to his desire to spend more time with his new baby, it was Lennon's first album in five years. Sadly, this album would also be the last, as he was murdered three weeks after the release of his album.

Not only was the album a number one in the US and the UK, it also reached the number one position in seven other countries. Notable tracks from the album are "Woman," "I'm Losing You," and "Watching the Wheels".

When the album was first launched, it had mixed reviews. Some people say it was because of the split between John and Yoko, even though they had got back together. When John was murdered, some of the reviews by critics that hadn't been published yet were stopped from being published. After his death, the album became a worldwide hit.

Answer: Elton John

English artist Elton John's eighth studio album, "Caribou," was released on June 24, 1974, by MCA Records in the US and June 28, 1974, by DJM Records in the UK. All the songs on the album were written by Elton John and his writing partner, Bernie Taupin. The genre for the album is a mixture of rock, glam, and rockpop.

Although the album was a commercial success, some people in the music industry thought it was not one of his best from the 1970s, especially with albums like "Honky Château " (1972), "Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player" (1973), and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973). In 1975, the album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards. The RIAA certified the album as gold in the US in July 1974 and as platinum and two times platinum in March 1993.

Answer: The Prodigy

The Prodigy, an English electronic music group, released their third studio album, "The Fat of the Land," through XL Recordings on June 30, 1997. Amazingly, the album reached the number one position on 19 charts worldwide. In the US, the album sold over 2.5 million copies in the first year.

According to Guinness World Records, in 1999, "The Fat of the Land" became the fastest-selling dance album in the United Kingdom and was also nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. Although a huge hit for the band, Radiohead won the award with the album "OK Computer.".

Keith Flint, the frontman and lead singer for the band, died aged 49 on 4 March 2019. It was said at the time by Liam Howlett that death was the result of suicide by hanging. At the coroner's inquest on May 8, 2019, it was determined that there was not enough evidence to determine whether Flint's death was an accident or if he committed suicide.