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1. At number one in the UK charts were The Hollies who, after five previous top ten hits, finally made it to the top - with what song?
2. At number two, their second and highest UK Top Ten hit, with "Heart Full Of Soul", was a band who saw some of the UK's finest guitarists in their line-up in the mid-sixties, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Name the band.
3. At number three is the first appearance in this week's chart by an American act, the Byrds, with their only UK chart-topper. What was the song?
4. At number four was another American act with "Looking Thru The Eyes Of Love", his fifth UK Top Ten appearance, although he was never to achieve a number one until he duetted with Marc Almond on a number one record in 1989. Who was he?
5. Another American singer, Elvis, at number five. This song, which gave him his 15th UK chart-topper, included the lyrics "I've searched and I've searched, but I couldn't find no way on earth to gain peace of mind". Name the song.
6. At number six were a young British duo with their fourth, and last, UK top ten hit, "To Know You Is To Love You". Their first two hits were written by Lennon and McCartney, appropriately enough since Paul was dating the sister of one of them. What was the duo called?
7. At number seven with "Tossing and Turning", their biggest UK hit, was a British band whose name makes them sound as though they came from the other side of the Atlantic. Who were they?
8. At number eight, with her second UK Top Ten record, "Leave A Little Love", was a singer who had quite a bit of chart success, and also did well at the Eurovision Song Contest. Name the singer.
9. At number nine were The Everly Brothers with their last ever UK Top Ten hit in a long list of 16. Name the song.
10. At number ten, with her fourth UK Top Ten hit was the wonderful Dusty Springfield. The song contained the lyric "Over and over again you tell me you need my love. Baby you know that I love you, but I can't wait forever". Name the song
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