"Dawn (Go Away)" written by Bob Gaudio/Sandy Linzer peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for The 4 Seasons in 1964. It did not chart in the UK.
The original 4 Seasons were Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Frankie Valli. They first hit the Billboard Hot 100 with "Sherry", which was number one for five weeks in 1962. This was followed to number one over the next five months by "Big Girls Don't Cry", number one for five weeks in 1962 and "Walk Like A Man", number one for three weeks in 1963.
The 4 Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
2. "Can't You See That She's Mine"
Answer: The Dave Clark Five
"Can't You See That She's Mine" written by Dave Clark/Mike Smith, peaked at number ten on the UK singles chart for The Dave Clark Five in 1964. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.
The Dave Clark Five were Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton and Mike Smith. They first hit the UK singles chart with "Do You Love Me" which peaked at number 30 in 1963. Their next UK chart entry was "Glad All Over" which was number one for two weeks in 1964. The Dave Clark Five were the second British invasion group to hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten after The Beatles.
The Dave Clark Five were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
3. "Baby I Need Your Loving"
Answer: The Four Tops
"Baby I Need Your Loving" written by Holland/Dozier/Holland peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Four Tops in 1964. It did not chart in the UK.
The original Four Tops of Renaldo Benson, Abdul Fakir, Lawrence Payton and Levi Stubbs, remained unchanged for 44 years. They first hit the Billboard Hot 100 with "Baby I Need Your Loving" which peaked at number 11 in 1964. In 1965 they had a number one hit for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with "I Can't Help Myself" and in 1966 "Reach Out, I'll Be There" was number one for two weeks.
The Four Tops were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
4. "Concrete And Clay"
Answer: Unit Four Plus Two
"Concrete And Clay" written by Tommy Moeller/Brian Parker was number one for one week on the UK singles chart for Unit Four Plus Two in 1965. It peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.
Unit Four was David Meikler, Tommy Moeller, Peter Moules and Brian Parker, Plus Two were session musicians Russ Ballard and Bob Henrit. They had one more Top 20 hit in the UK with "You've Never Been In Love Like This Before" which peaked at number 14. In the USA "Concrete And Clay" was covered by Eddie Rambeau, it peaked at number 35 in 1965. It was his only hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
5. "Simon Says"
Answer: The 1910 Fruitgum Co.
"Simon Says" written by Elliot Chiprut peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 for The 1910 Fruitgum Co. in 1968. It peaked at number two on the UK singles chart the same year.
The 1910 Fruitgum Co. began as Jeckell and The Hydes in 1966. The original members were Frank Jeckell, Mark Gutkowski, Pat Karwan, Floyd Marcus and Steve Mortkowitz. They had two other Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, "1, 2, 3, Red Light" number five in 1968 and "Indian Giver" number five in 1969. All earning Gold Discs with "Simon Says" selling in excess of 3,500,000 copies.
6. "ABC"
Answer: The Jackson Five
"ABC" written by Berry Gordy/Freddie Perren/Alphonzo Mizell/Deke Richards, was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Jackson Five in 1970. It peaked at number eight on the UK singles chart the same year.
The Jackson Five were Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Tito Jackson. Their first hit on the Billboard Hot 100 was "I Want You Back" which was number one for one week in 1970. It was the first of four consecutive number one hits in 1970, which would be their only US number one hits. They were backed by their sisters Janet, LaToya and Rebbie, who all had individual hits in the USA.
The Jackson Five were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999.
7. "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)"
Answer: Three Dog Night
"Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" written by Randy Newman was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Three Dog Night in 1970. It peaked at number three on the UK singles chart the same year.
Three Dog Night were Michael Allsup, Jimmy Greenspoon, Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, Joe Schermie, Floyd Sneed and Cory Wells. "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)" was the first of their three US number one hits, the other two being "Joy To The World" for six weeks in 1971 and "Black & White" for one week in 1972. The group disbanded in 1976 but reformed in 1981 with ongoing personnel changes.
Three Dog Night were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000.
8. "Good Morning Judge"
Answer: 10cc
"Good Morning Judge" written by Eric Stewart/Graham Gouldman peaked at number five on the UK singles chart for 10cc in 1977. It peaked at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year.
10cc were Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart. Their first hit on the UK singles chart was "Donna", it peaked at number two in 1972. They had three number one hits on the UK singles chart, "Rubber Bullets", for one week in 1973, "I'm Not In Love", for two weeks in 1975 and "Dreadlock Holiday", for one week in 1978. The group disbanded in 1976.
9. "TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)"
Answer: The Three Degrees
"TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" written by Kenneth Gamble/Leon Huff, was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Three Degrees in 1974. It peaked at number 22 on the UK singles chart the same year.
Originally formed in 1963, The Three Degrees from 1967 to 1976 were Sheila Ferguson, Valerie Holiday and Fayette Pinkney. They had a number one hit in the UK with "When Will I See You Again", it was number one for two weeks in 1974. Sheila Ferguson was the lead singer for most of this period. They became very popular in the UK and became known as Prince Charles's favourite group.
10. "Red Red Wine"
Answer: UB40
"Red Red Wine" written by Neil Diamond was number one for three weeks on the UK singles chart for UB40 in 1983. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984.
UB40 were Yomi Babayemi, Jimmy Brown, Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Jimmy Lynn and Brian Travers. They first hit the UK singles chart in 1980 with "King"/"Food For Thought", it peaked at number four. They had three number one hits in the UK. Two of those were also number one in the USA, "Red Red Wine" 1983 and "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" 1993.
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