A Little Knight Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sir Cliff Richard

"Devil Woman" written by Terry Britten/Christine Holmes peaked at number nine on the UK singles chart for Cliff Richard in 1976. It peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.


Cliff Richard's first hit on the UK singles chart was "Move It" in 1958, as Cliff Richard and The Drifters. The Drifters later changed their name to The Shadows after a complaint from the American group The Drifters. His first UK number one hit was "Living Doll", number one for six weeks in 1959. It peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Between 1958 and 2008 Cliff Richard had 68 Top 10 hits on the UK singles chart with The Shadows and solo. This includeds 14 number one hits. He is the only singer to have had number one hits on the UK singles chart in five different decades, 1950's to the 1990's. The Shadows have had five instrumental number one hits on the UK singles chart in their own right. Two ex-Shadows, Jet Harris & Tony Meehan had an instrumental UK number one hit with "Diamonds" in 1963.

Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb in 1940) was Knighted in 1995 for services to music and charity.

Answer: Sir Paul McCartney

"Another Day" written by Paul McCartney/Linda McCartney peaked at number two on the UK singles chart for Paul McCartney in 1971. It peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Paul McCartney was the third ex-Beatle to enter the UK singles chart, ("Another Day" number two in 1971) and the second to have a number one hit, ("Mull Of Kintyre"/Girls' School", number one for nine weeks in 1977/78).

Paul McCartney has had a hard time trying to regain ownership of the songs he wrote. He and John Lennon sold their shares in their song publishing company Northern Songs for a lot less than they were offered originally. Then Paul had the chance to buy the company that owned Northern Songs but only wanted the publishing company, that was refused. Michael Jackson then stepped in and bought the lot without telling his then friend Paul. Michael Jackson then sold a big slice of his holdings to Sony. Paul once bemoaned the fact that every time he sings "Hey Jude" on stage he has to pay someone.

Sir Paul McCartney (born James Paul McCartney in 1942) was Knighted in 1997 for services to music.

Answer: Sir Elton John

"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" written by Elton John/Bernie Taupin peaked at number 22 on the UK singles chart for Elton John in 1975. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Elton John had very small beginnings compared to the superstar he has become. He appeared as a session musician on many recordings including "Lily The Pink" by The Scaffold and "He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother" by The Hollies. He met lyricist Bernie Taupin in 1967 and after writing their first song together "Scarecrow", Reg Dwight became Elton John. He took his name from two members of Bluesology, saxophonist Elton Dean and vocalist Long John Baldry.

Elton John has the world's best selling single since the UK singles chart started in 1952 with the double A-Side "Candle in the Wind 1997"/"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" (1997). It has sold in excess of 33,000,000 copies but is only second to the world's best selling single of all time "White Christmas" (1942) by Bing Crosby, with sales in excess of 50,000,000.

Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947) was Knighted in 1998 for his services to charity.

Answer: Sir Mick Jagger

"Just Another Night" written by Mick Jagger peaked at number 32 on the UK singles chart for Mick Jagger in 1985. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Mick Jagger joined The Rolling Stones formed by Brian Jones in 1962. They were Mick Jagger (lead vocals), Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, backing vocals), Charlie Watts (drums) and Bill Wyman (bass guitar). Brian Jones left the group in 1969 and died in his own swimming pool less than a month later. The Rolling Stones had eight number one hits on the UK singles chart in the '60s. They had five number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the '60s and three more in the '70s.

Mick Jagger has had a number of minor solo chart hits, in the UK & the US. His biggest solo hit in the UK was "State Of Shock" which peaked at number 14 in 1984. He did have a number one duet in the UK with David Bowie when "Dancing In The Street" was number one for four weeks in 1985. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Sir Michael Philip Jagger (born Michael Philip Jagger in 1943) was Knighted in 2002 for his services to music.

Answer: Sir Tom Jones

"Daughter Of Darkness" written by Les Reed/Geoff Stephens peaked at number five on the UK singles chart for Tom Jones in 1970. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Tom Jones, the boy from Treforest, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, UK, first hit the UK singles chart in 1965. "It's Not Unusual" spent one week at number one that year. It was a song written by Les Reed/Gordon Mills for Sandie Shaw on which guitarist Jimmy Page played. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. On re-release in 1987, it peaked at number 17 on the UK singles chart.

In the UK between 1965 and 1999 in the last century, Tom Jones had 16 Top 10 hits. He only had two number one hits, the second one was "Green, Green Grass Of Home" which was number one for seven weeks in 1966/67. In the USA between 1965 and 1994 in the last century he had five Top 10 hits and no number one hits.

Sir Thomas John Woodward (born Thomas John Woodward in 1940) was Knighted in 2006 for his services to music.

Answer: Sir Rod Stewart

"Every Beat Of My Heart" written by Rod Stewart/Kevin Savigar peaked at number two on the UK singles chart for Rod Stewart in 1986. It peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.

Rod Stewart was a member of a number of groups in the '60s & '70s while pursuing a solo career. The Dimensions, Long John Baldry and the All Stars, Steampacket, Shotgun Express with Mick Fleetwood & Pete Green, The Geoff Beck Group and Faces to name but a few. His first solo single "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" was released in October 1964 but failed to chart.

Rod Stewart's first hit on the UK singles chart was "Reason To Believe" which peaked at number 19 in 1971. At the same time he was a member of the Faces and their first hit on the UK singles chart was "Stay With Me" which peaked at number six in 1971. "Maggie May" was his first number one hit. It hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 on the 2 October 1971 and spent five weeks at the top. It hit the number one spot on the UK singles chart on the 9 October 1971 and spent five weeks at the top.

Sir Roderick David Stewart (born Roderick David Stewart in 1945) was Knighted in 2016 for his services to music and charity.

Answer: Sir Van Morrison

"Bright Side Of The Road" written by Van Morrison peaked at number 63 on the UK singles chart for Van Morrison in 1979. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

Van Morrison the Northern Irish singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producer came to prominence in the '60s as the lead singer of Them. Them made their debut on the UK singles chart in 1965 when "Baby Please Don't Go" peaked at number 10. It did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. Their debut on the Billboard Hot was with "Gloria" which peaked at number 93 in 1965 and number 71 in 1966.

In 1967 Van Morrison went solo and his first single was "Brown Eyed Girl" which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard hot 100. It did not enter the UK singles chart. Although it was reported in 2011 that "Brown Eyed Girl" had then had over 10,000,000 air plays on US radio it is not one of Van Morrison's favourite songs. Because of the complicated contract he signed with Bang records in 1967, he has never received any royalties for writing or recording the song.

Sir George Ivan Morrison (born George Ivan Morrison in 1945) was Knighted in 2016 for his musical achievements and his services to tourism and charitable causes in Northern Ireland.

Answer: Sir Ray Davies

"Return To Waterloo" written by Ray Davies was a track on the first solo album by Ray Davies, the ex-lead singer/songwriter with The Kinks.

Ray Davies has made many recordings as a solo artist but has not had much success chart wise. His personal life has been somewhat unstable over the years. The strained relationship between the Davies brothers, the on going feud between Dave Davies and drummer Mick Avory who once knocked Dave Davies unconscious on stage and the stormy end to the relationship between Ray Davies and singer Chrissie Hynde. In 2004 Ray Davies was shot in the leg while pursuing a thief who had stolen the purse of his companion in New Orleans, USA.

The Kinks were formed in 1963 by Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) and Pete Quaife (bass guitar). Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) joined later and Mick Avory (drums) joined the group in 1964. Between 1964 and 1970 The Kinks had 13 Top 10 hits on the UK singles chart which contained three number one hits "You Really Got Me" (number one for two weeks in 1964), "Tired Of Waiting For You" (number one for one week in 1965) and "Sunny Afternoon" (number one for two weeks in 1966).

Pete Quaife left the group in 1969, Mick Avory ceased playing with the group in 1984 but still managed the Konk Studios. The Kinks final performance was in 1996.

Sir Raymond Douglas Davies (born Raymond Douglas Davies in 1944) was Knighted in 2017 for his services to the arts.

Answer: Sir Barry Gibb

"Sine, Shine" written by Barry Gibb/Maurice Gibb/George Bitzer peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 for Barry Gibb in 1984. It did not chart on the UK singles chart.

Barry Gibb is the eldest of three brothers who eventually became The Bee Gees in Australia. They had previously been known as The Rattlesnakes and Wee Johnny Hayes and the Blue Cats. They were born on the Isle Of Man UK, but moved to Manchester on the UK mainland in 1955. In 1958 they moved again, this time they emigrated to Redcliffe in Queensland, Australia. In 1960 the speedway promoter and driver Bill Goode, hired the brothers to entertain the crowd at the Redcliffe Speedway. He re-named Wee Johnny Hayes and the Blue Cats as the BG's who later became The Bee Gees.

In 1966 frustrated by a lack of commercial success in Australia they decided to return to the UK by sea. While on their voyage in 1967 they learned that a single "Spicks And Specks" that they had released in Australia had been awarded Best Single of the Year by the Australian music newspaper Go-Set. Between 1967 and 1998 in the UK, the Bee Gees had 19 Top 10 hits five of which were number one hits. In the USA between 1968 and 1989 they had 15 Top 10 hits, nine of which were number one hits. Maurice Gibb died in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, in 2003 aged 53 and Robin Gibb died in London, England in 2012 aged 62.

Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb (born Barry Alan Crompton Gibb in 1946) was Knighted in 2018 for services to music and charity.

Answer: Sir Ringo Starr

"Back Off Boogaloo" written by Richard Starkey peaked at number two on the UK singles chart for Ringo Starr in 1972. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. It was produced by George Harrison.

Ringo Starr was born in an area of Liverpool, England, called the Dingle, which was in the south of the city. He left school in 1955 at the age of 15 and in 1957 he co-founded his first group, The Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group. Skiffle had jazz, blues, folk and American folk influences and used manufactured and homemade instruments. Most of the UK '60s groups grew up with skiffle played by the likes of Lonnie Donegan, Chas McDevitt and The Vipers Skiffle Group.

In 1959 Ringo joined Rory Storm and The Hurricanes. Another member of the future Beatles also wanted to join the group even though he had become a member of The Quarrymen, (what happened to them). George Harrison had asked Rory Storm if he could join but Rory's mother wouldn't let him because he was too young. In 1960 Richard who was known as Ritchie became Ringo. On the 14 Aug 1962 John Lennon asked him to join The Beatles, on the 16 Aug 1962 Brian Epstein fired drummer Pete Best and on the 18 Aug 1962 Ringo played his first gig with The Beatles.

Ringo Starr had four Top 10 hits on the UK singles chart between 1971 and 1974. On the Billboard Hot 100 between 1971 and 1975 he had seven Top 10 hits which included two number one hits. He remains the only ex-Beatle not to have had a solo number one hit on the UK singles chart.

Sir Richard Starkey (born Richard Starkey in 1940) was Knighted in 2018 for his services to music.