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One in a Million Part One Trivia Quiz

In November 2012, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the UK Singles Chart, the Official Charts Company published a list of million selling number ones.

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

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Collybird

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354,336

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The biggest selling UK single of the last 60 years is Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind'. The song sold 4.9 million copies. It was reworked and rereleased in 1997 following the death of which much loved public figure? Hint

The Queen Mother

Princess Diana

Mother Teresa

The Queen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Number two on the list is the Band Aid charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', written by Midge Ure and Bob Geldof. The single sold an incredible 3.69 million copies. Irishman Geldof was a member of which New Wave band? Hint

Ultravox

Tears for Fears

Culture Club

Boomtown Rats

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Question 3 of 10

3. Third on the list is Queen with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. On the song's original 1975 release it was the most expensive single ever made. Which member of Queen died in 1991? Hint

Brian May

John Deacon

Roger Taylor

Freddie Mercury

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1997 Christmas number one 'Mull of Kintyre' by Wings is the fourth played song on the list. The frontman of Wings is more famous for his work with which band? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Queen

The Beatles

Bon Jovi

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fifth on the list is the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John duet 'You're the One That I Want'. Which film's soundtrack is the song taken from? Hint

Dirty Dancing

Grease

The Sound of Music

Fame

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sixth on the list is Boney M's 'Rivers of Babylon'. The song features quotes from which book of the Bible? Hint

Genesis

Psalms

Revelations

Proverbs

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Question 7 of 10

7. Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Relax' features on the list at number seven. The controversial nature of the song lead to which prominent UK radio station banning the track? Hint

BBC Radio One

Classic FM

Capital

Radio City

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Question 8 of 10

8. At number eight on the list is Paul McCartney's second appearance in the Top Ten with The Beatles' 'She Loves You'. What line is famously sung during the song's chorus? Hint

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Let it be, let it be, let it be

Help

C'mon, c'mon, c'mon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Somewhat surprisingly appearing at number nine on the list is acting duo Robson and Jerome. Their version of 'Unchained Melody' was released in 1995 following a performance on the television drama in which they starred. What is the name of this show? Hint

EastEnders

London's Burning

Soldier Soldier

Casualty

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tenth on the list is 'Love Is All Around' by Scots band Wet Wet Wet. Its 15 week stay at number one was buoyed by its inclusion in which film? Hint

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Love Actually

The Bodyguard

Notting Hill

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Answer: Princess Diana

Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed in a car accident in Paris on 31 August 1997. At her funeral on 6th September Elton John performed "Candle in the Wind 1997".

"Candle in the Wind" was released on 13 September 1997 as a Double-A side with "Something About the Way You Look Tonight". It peaked at number one in the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Boomtown Rats

Although more renowned for his involvement with Band Aid, Geldof was a founding member of 1980s band Boomtown Rats. The band split in 1986.

Released on the 28 November 1984 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' stayed at number one for five weeks. The track featured a number of leading UK and Irish acts and raised funds to help ease the famine in Ethiopia.

3. Third on the list is Queen with 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. On the song's original 1975 release it was the most expensive single ever made. Which member of Queen died in 1991?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Tragically Freddie Mercury died of an AIDS related illness on 24th November 1991, aged 45, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had developed AIDS.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' was released on 31 October 1975, it stayed at number one in the UK charts for nine weeks and has sold 2.36 million copies.

4. 1997 Christmas number one 'Mull of Kintyre' by Wings is the fourth played song on the list. The frontman of Wings is more famous for his work with which band?

Answer: The Beatles

Wings, also known as Paul McCartney & Wings, were formed in 1970 following The Beatles' split. The band included McCartney's wife Linda.

Released on 11 November 1977, 'Mull of Kintyre' was a double A-side single paired with 'Girls School'. The song reached number one in the UK single chart and has sold two million copies.

5. Fifth on the list is the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John duet 'You're the One That I Want'. Which film's soundtrack is the song taken from?

Answer: Grease

The soundtrack to 'Grease' was released two months prior to the movie's theatrical release. It also features the Oscar nominated track 'Hopelessly Devoted to You'.

The single has sold two million copies in the UK and spent nine weeks at the top of the singles' chart. In commemoration of the film's 20th anniversary 'You're the One That I Want' was rereleased and reached number four in the UK chart.

6. Sixth on the list is Boney M's 'Rivers of Babylon'. The song features quotes from which book of the Bible?

Answer: Psalms

The song features words from Psalms 19 and 137. It is one of a small group of pop songs which include Biblical quotes.

A cover of a song originally released by The Melodians, Boney M's version of 'Rivers of Babylon was released on 14 April 1978 and sold two million copies.

7. Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Relax' features on the list at number seven. The controversial nature of the song lead to which prominent UK radio station banning the track?

Answer: BBC Radio One

The ban became somewhat of an embarrassment for the BBC, as local radio and commercial stations continued to play the song. The ban was lifted in 1984.

Released 24 October 1983 'Relax' climbed the charts and finally hit number one the following January. It has sold two million copies.

8. At number eight on the list is Paul McCartney's second appearance in the Top Ten with The Beatles' 'She Loves You'. What line is famously sung during the song's chorus?

Answer: Yeah, yeah, yeah

The Lennon and McCarrney penned 'She Loves You' was released on 23 August 1963. It spent 31 weeks in the UK chart and has sold 1.9 million copies.

Answer: Soldier Soldier

Following the success of 'Unchained Melody' Robson Green and Jerome Flynn decided to leave 'Soldier Soldier' to pursue a music career. Each of their three singles reached number one in the UK chart.

Released 8 May 1995 'Unchained Melody' was number one for seven weeks and has sold 1.86 million copies.

10. Tenth on the list is 'Love Is All Around' by Scots band Wet Wet Wet. Its 15 week stay at number one was buoyed by its inclusion in which film?

Answer: Four Weddings and a Funeral

'Four Weddings and a Funeral' starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell was nominated for a Best Picture Award at the 1994 Oscar ceremony.

Selling 1.85 million copies the song was released on 9 May 1994. After 15 weeks at number one Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow insisted the song be deleted and removed from sale to prevent its further dominance.

Source: Author Collybird

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