Number One Hits -Three Out Of Four Ain't Bad Quiz

Answer: Sledgehammer

"Sledgehammer" was the odd one out. It was number one for one week on the US pop chart for ex-Genesis member Peter Gabriel in 1986. It reached number four on the UK chart the same year. Phil Collins had seven US number one hits and earned seven Gold Discs. Peter Gabriel had one US number one hit. Both Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as members of Genesis.

"Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart in 1984. It reached number two on the UK chart the same year.
"One More Night" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1985. It reached number four on the UK chart the same year.
"Sussudio" was number one for one week on the US pop chart in 1985. It reached number 12 on the UK chart the same year.

Answer: Bad To Me

"Bad To Me" was the odd one out. It was number one for three weeks on the UK chart for Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas in 1963. It reached number nine on the US pop chart in 1964. Both Gerry and The Pacemakers and Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas were produced by George Martin and managed by Brian Epstein, The Beatles producer and manager. The Beatles recorded "How Do You Do It" but prefered to release "Love Me Do". Lennon/McCartney wrote four of the six UK chart hits of Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas.

"How Do You Do It" was number one for three weeks on the UK chart in 1963. It reached number nine on the US pop chart in 1964.
"I Like It" was number one for four weeks on the UK chart in 1963. It reached number 17 on the US pop chart in 1964.
"You'll Never Walk Alone" was number one for four weeks on the UK chart in 1963. It reached number 48 on the US pop chart in 1965.

Answer: I'm Alive

"I'm Alive" was the odd one out. It was number one for three weeks on the UK chart for The Hollies in 1965. It did not chart in the US. The Kinks from London had 14 UK Top 10 hits including three number one hits. The Hollies from Manchester had 17 UK Top 10 hits including two number one hits.

"You Really Got Me" was number one for two weeks on the UK chart in 1964. It reached number seven on the US pop chart the same year.
"Tired Of Waiting For You" was number one for one week on the UK chart in 1965. It reached number six on the US pop chart the same year.
"Sunny Afternoon" was number one for two weeks on the UK chart in 1966. It reached number 14 on the US pop chart the same year.

Answer: American Woman

"American Woman" was the odd one out. It was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart for The Guess Who in 1970. It reached number 19 on the UK chart the same year. Three Dog Night had 11 US Top 10 hits including three number one hits. They earned seven Gold Discs, the first one for "One" written by Harry Nilsson. The Guess Who had one US number one hit and earned three Gold Discs.

"Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1970. It reached number three on the UK chart the same year.
"Joy To The World" was number one for six weeks on the US pop chart in 1971. It reached number 24 on the UK chart the same year.
"Black & White" was number one for one week on the US pop chart in 1972. It did not chart in the UK.

Answer: Celebration

"Celebration" was the odd one out. It was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart for Kool & The Gang in 1980. It reached number seven on the UK chart the same year. Sly & The Family Stone had three US number one hits and earned four Gold Discs. Kool & The Gang had one US number one hit and earned seven Gold Discs and one Platinum Disc.

"Everyday People" was number one for four weeks on the US pop chart in 1969. It reached number 36 on the UK chart the same year.
"Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1970. It did not chart in the UK.
"Family Affair" was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart in 1971. It reached number 15 on the UK chart in 1972.

Answer: When

"When" was the odd one out. It was number one for five weeks on the UK chart for The Kalin Twins in 1958. It reached number five on the US pop chart the same year. The Everly's, Phil & Don had four US number one hits and earned five Gold Discs. They also had four UK number one hits. Nearly 30 years after their first number one hit they sang backing vocals on "Graceland" by Paul Simon. The Kalin Twins had no US number one hits and earned one Gold Record.

"Cathy's Clown" was number one for seven weeks on the UK chart in 1960. It was number one for five weeks on the US pop chart the same year.
"Walk Right Back" was number one for three weeks on the UK chart in 1961. It reached number seven on the US pop chart the same year.
"Temptation" was number one for two weeks on the UK chart in 1961. It reached number 27 on the US pop chart the same year.

Answer: Surf City

"Surf City" was the odd one out. It was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart for Jan & Dean in 1963. It reached number 26 on the UK chart the same year. The Beach Boys had three US number one hits in the '60s and earned two Gold Discs. They had a further US number one hit in 1988 with "Kokomo" and earned a Platinum Disc. They also had two number one hits on the UK chart. Jan & Dean had one US number one hit.

"I Get Around" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1964. It reached number seven on the UK chart the same year.
"Help Me, Rhonda" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1965. It reached number 27 on the UK chart the same year.
"Good Vibrations" was number one for one week on the US pop chart in 1966. It reached number one for two weeks on the UK chart the same year.

Answer: Telstar

"Telstar" was the odd one out. It was number one for five weeks on the UK chart for The Tornados in 1962. It was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart the same year. The Shadows were the top instrumental group in the UK as well as being the backing group for Cliff Richard. They had five number one instrumental hits on the UK chart and other chart entries from 1960 to 1981. The Tornados had one UK number one hit

"Apache" was number one for five weeks on the UK chart in 1960. It did not chart in the US.
"Wonderful Land" was number one for eight weeks on the UK chart in 1962. It did not chart in the US.
"Foot Tapper" was number one for one week on the UK chart in 1963. It did not chart in the US.

Answer: Island Girl

"Island Girl" is the odd one out. It was number one for three weeks on the US pop chart for Elton John in 1975. It reached number 14 on the UK chart the same year. Billy Joel had three US number one hits and earned four Gold Discs and one Platinum Disc. Only "Uptown Girl" made it to number one in the UK.

"It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1980. It reached number 14 on the UK chart the same year.
"Tell Her About It" was number one for one week on the US pop chart in 1983. It reached number four on the UK chart the same year.
"We Didn't Start The Fire" was number one for two weeks on the US pop chart in 1989. It reached number seven on the UK chart the same year.

Answer: Take My Breath Away

"Take My Breath Away" was the odd one out. It was number one for four weeks on the UK chart for Berlin in 1986. It was number one for one week on the US pop chart the same year. The Police had five UK number one hits and the last one "Every Breath You Take" was their only US number one for which they earned a Gold Disc.

"Walking On The Moon" was number one for one week on the UK chart in 1979. It did not chart in the US.
"Don't Stand So Close To Me" was number one for four weeks on the UK chart in 1980. It reached number 10 on the US pop chart in 1981.
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" was number one for one week on the UK chart in 1981. It reached number three on the US pop chart the same year.