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Quiz about Most Popular UK No 1 Singles 81 90

Most Popular UK No 1 Singles: 81 - 90 Quiz

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

A multiple-choice quiz by Helmar. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Helmar

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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310,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. At number 90 in the chart, which Beatles song includes the lyrics: "I got arms that long to hold you and keep you by my side. I got lips that long to kiss you and keep you satisfied"? Hint

How Do You Do It?

Love Me Do

Please Please Me

From Me To You

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 89th position, who sang the 1967 hit "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)"? Hint

Scott Walker

Scott McKenzie

John Phillips

The Byrds

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 88th position, which single had the first music video by a black artist to be aired on MTV? Hint

Thriller

Beat It

Billie Jean

Can You Feel It

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Question 4 of 10

4. At number 87, what Jim Steinman penned song performed by Meatloaf was the UK top selling single of 1993? Hint

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You

Mr Blobby

I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)

Relight My Fire

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 86th single in the chart is "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones. In which year did it reach number one in the UK? Hint

1964

1972

1979

1968

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Question 6 of 10

6. The video for the song at number 85 was the first musical video shown on MTV. What was the song? Hint

Video Killed The Radio Star

Vienna

Money For Nothing

Ashes To Ashes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sharing 83rd spot on the chart is U2's fourth number one single. What song did Barack Obama use as his entrance for campaign events during his 2008 Presidential campaign? Hint

Sweetest Thing

One

In The Name Of Love

Beautiful Day

8. One of two singles to share 83rd spot in the chart, this solo number one by Freddie Mercury reached the top spot when it was re-released and re-mixed in 1993. When was "Living On My Own" originally released? Hint

1975

1985

1980

1990

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Question 9 of 10

9. At number 82 in the chart, which song by The Bangles includes the following lyrics: "Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand"? Hint

Manic Monday

Walk Like An Egyptian

Eternal Flame

In Your Room

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Return To Sender" is at number 81 in the chart. But who sang it? Hint

Cliff Richard

Tom Jones

Frank Ifield

Elvis Presley

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At number 90 in the chart, which Beatles song includes the lyrics: "I got arms that long to hold you and keep you by my side. I got lips that long to kiss you and keep you satisfied"?

Answer: From Me To You

"From Me To You" made no impact in the United States when it was initially released there in May 1963. In the UK it was number one for seven weeks.

2. In 89th position, who sang the 1967 hit "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)"?

Answer: Scott McKenzie

"San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" was written by John Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas. It was released in 1967 and was number one in the UK and most of Europe.

3. In 88th position, which single had the first music video by a black artist to be aired on MTV?

Answer: Billie Jean

"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson was one of the singles taken from his "Thriller" album. "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" topped the singles and albums charts, in both the UK and US, in the same week.

The song frequently crops up in Top 100 lists, as does the video.

In March 1983 Michael Jackson performed "Billie Jean" at a celebration of Motown's 25th anniversary. His performance there is considered one of the most important pop culture moments in history. Wearing a black sequined jacket, black trousers, a fedora and a single white rhinestone glove he struck what would quickly become iconic poses and introduced the world to his moonwalk.

Michael Jackson died aged 50 on 25 June 2009.

4. At number 87, what Jim Steinman penned song performed by Meatloaf was the UK top selling single of 1993?

Answer: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)

Many people wonder what exactly it is that the singer will not do. The lyrics are quite clear - every verse contains things he will do for love and one thing he will not do.

5. The 86th single in the chart is "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones. In which year did it reach number one in the UK?

Answer: 1968

"Jumpin' Jack Flash" was second in Q Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Guitar tracks. "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix was first.

6. The video for the song at number 85 was the first musical video shown on MTV. What was the song?

Answer: Video Killed The Radio Star

"Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles was released in September 1979. It was the opening music video on MTV which began on August 1 1981. It was also the millionth video to be played on MTV on February 27 2000.

7. Sharing 83rd spot on the chart is U2's fourth number one single. What song did Barack Obama use as his entrance for campaign events during his 2008 Presidential campaign?

Answer: Beautiful Day

"Beautiful Day" was number one in the UK but only reached 21 in the United States. It was the first single to be released from U2's album "All That You Can't Leave Behind".

It is the only single from the 2000s to make it into the Top 100 most popular UK number ones list.

Answer: 1985

"Living On My Own" only reached number 50 when first released. It was remixed in 1993, two years after Freddie's death, and spent two weeks at the top of the UK charts.

9. At number 82 in the chart, which song by The Bangles includes the following lyrics: "Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling do you feel my heart beating? Do you understand"?

Answer: Eternal Flame

"Eternal Flame" was the biggest selling single of 1989 in Australia. It spent four weeks at the top of the UK chart and topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week.

10. "Return To Sender" is at number 81 in the chart. But who sang it?

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Return To Sender" was the 1962 Christmas number one in the UK.

Source: Author Helmar

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