Transatlantic Number One Hits Vol. II Quiz

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1. Elvis Presley had a number of transatlantic number one hits in the '50s and '60s. Which one of his hits with these lyrics was number one in the US and the UK? "All the stars will tell the story Of our love and all its glory Let us take this night of magic And make it a night of love"

Answer: Surrender

"Surrender" written by Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for four weeks on the UK singles chart in 1961.

"Stuck On You" written by Aaron Schroeder/J. Leslie McFarland was number one for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number three on the UK singles chart in 1960.

"She's Not You" written by Doc Pomus/Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 but was number one for three weeks on the UK singles chart in 1962.

"Return To Sender" written by Winfield Scott/Otis Blackwell peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 but was number one for three weeks on the UK singles chart in 1962.

2. In 1961 Del Shannon burst on to the scene with what would be his only number one hit in the US and UK. Which one of his songs with these lyrics was it? "Wishin' you were here by me To end this misery And I wonder"

Answer: Runaway

"Runaway" written by Del Shannon/Max Crook was number one for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for three weeks on the UK singles chart in 1961. Co-writer Max Crook also played the musitron on the record. The musitron was a monophonic synthesizer which he built himself from other patented components.

"Hats Off To Larry" written by Del Shannon peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the UK singles chart in 1961.

"Hey! Little Girl" written by Del Shannon peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK singles chart in 1962.

"Little Town Flirt" written by Del Shannon/Maron McKenzie peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK singles chart in 1963.

3. In 1962 Ray Charles had his third US number one hit and only UK number one hit. What is the title of this transatlantic number one hit which contains these lyrics? "Those happy hours, that we once knew Tho' long ago, they still make me blue They say that time, heals a broken heart But time has stood still, since we've been apart"

Answer: I Can't Stop Loving You

"I Can't Stop Loving You" written by Don Gibson was number one for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for two weeks on the UK singles chart in 1962.

"What'd I Say" written by Ray Charles peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1959. It did not chart in the UK.

"Georgia On My Mind" written by Hoagy Carmichael/Stuart Gorrell was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number 24 on the UK singles chart in 1960.

"Hit The Road Jack" written by Percy Mayfield was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number six on the UK singles chart in 1961.

4. Which group had a transatlantic number one instrumental hit with "Telstar"?

Answer: The Tornados

"Telstar" written and produced by Joe Meek was number one for five weeks on the UK singles chart and number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962.

French composer Jean Ledrut claimed that "Telstar" had been copied from "La Marche d'Austerlitz" from a score that he had written for the movie "Austerlitz" (1960). The lawsuit that followed prevented Joe Meek from receiving any royalties from the record during his lifetime. The case however, was resolved in his favour in 1967. This settlement came too late for Joe Meek who had been depressed after the hits dried up and put him under desperate financial pressure.

Three weeks earlier possibly during an argument over his rent, he had shot and killed his landlady Violet Shenton with a shotgun. He then turned it on himself and committed suicide. The shotgun belonged to the The Tornados former bass player now soloist Heinz Burt. Joe Meek had taken it from him on a previous occasion and kept it under his bed along with some cartridges.

5. In 1964 The Animals had a transatlantic number one hit singing about "The House Of The Rising Sun". What is the missing city from these lyrics? "There is a house in ___ ________ They call the Rising Sun And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy And God, I know I'm one"

Answer: New Orleans

"The House Of The Rising Sun" was number one for one week on the UK singles chart and number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.

The origins of the song are lost in the mists of time. The first known recording of the song was by American clawhammer banjo player/guitarist/singer Clarence 'Tom' Ashley and harmonica player Gwen Foster made in 1934. It may be based on ballads taken by English immigrants to the US in the 18th century. The ex-singer and keyboard player of The Animals, Alan Price, claimed that the song was originally a 16th century English folk song about a house of ill repute in Soho, London.

6. This song became Bob Dylan's first number one hit when recorded by The Byrds with these lyrics. What is the title of the song? "All my senses have been stripped And my hands can't feel to grip And my toes too numb to step"

Answer: Mr. Tambourine Man

"Mr. Tambourine Man" written by Bob Dylan was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for two weeks on the UK singles chart in 1965.

"All I Really Want To Do" written by Bob Dylan peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK singles chart in 1965. A version by Cher peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the UK singles chart in 1965.

"Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)" was written by Pete Seeger and partially adapted from Chapter 3 of the Book of Ecclesiastes. It was number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 but peaked at number 26 on the UK singles chart in 1965.

"Eight Miles High" written by Gene Clark/Jim McGuinn/David Crosby peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 24 on the UK singles chart in 1966.

7. Which record by The Rolling Stones with these lyrics reached number one on the UK and US chart in 1966? "No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue I could not foresee this thing happening to you If I look hard enough into the setting sun My love will laugh with me before the morning comes"

Answer: Paint it, Black

"Paint It, Black" was written by Jagger/Richards, (Bill Wyman claims it was a group effort, Keith Richards claims that the comma in the title was added by the record company.) It was number one for one week on the UK singles chart and number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.

"19th Nervous Breakdown" written by Jagger/Richards peaked at number two on the UK singles chart and also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.

"Mothers Little Helper" written by Jagger/Richards was not released as a single in the UK but peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.

"Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?" written by Jagger/Richards peaked at number five on the UK singles chart and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.

8. Which two family members had a transatlantic number one hit with "Somethin' Stupid" in the '60s?

Answer: Frank and Nancy Sinatra

"Somethin' Stupid" written by C. Carson Parks was number one for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for two weeks on the UK singles chart in 1967.

Before hitting number one with this song both Nancy and Frank Sinatra had separate transatlantic number one hits in 1966. Nancy spent one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and four weeks at number one on the UK singles chart with "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" and Frank spent one week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and three weeks at number one on the UK singles chart with "Strangers In The Night".

The writer of "Somethin' Stupid" C. Carson Parks (brother of Van Dyke Parks) was a member of the Greenwoods with his wife Gaile Foote. They recorded "Somethin' Stupid" as Carson and Gaile for their album "San Antonio Rose" in 1966 before Nancy and Frank Sinatra recorded their version of the song.

9. Which one of these songs by The Beatles was the only one to peak at number one on the UK singles chart and US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968?

Answer: Hey Jude

"Hey Jude" written by Paul McCartney but credited to Lennon/McCartney, was number one for two weeks on the UK singles chart and number one for nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. It was the first record by The Beatles to be released on their own Apple record label.

"Hello, Goodbye" written by Paul McCartney but credited to Lennon/McCartney, was number one for seven weeks on the UK singles chart and number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967/68.

"Lady Madonna" written primarily by Paul McCartney but credited to Lennon/McCartney, was number one for two weeks on the UK singles chart but peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. It was the last new single by The Beatles to be released on the Parlophone label in the UK and the Capitol label in the US.

"Get Back" written by Lennon/McCartney, was number one for six weeks on the UK singles chart and number one for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. It was the only single by The Beatles to credit another artist on the record label; it was released as by The Beatles with Billy Preston. It was the first single by The Beatles to be released in true stereo in the US.

10. Archie, Betty, Jughead, Reggie and Veronica were members of a group that had their only US and UK number one hit in 1969. Who were they?

Answer: The Archies

The Archies were number one with "Sugar, Sugar" for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one for eight weeks on the UK singles chart in 1969.

The Archies were a fictional group that appeared in the US TV show "The Archie Show" which originally ran for 17 shows between 1968 and 1969. It was a Saturday morning cartoon animated series produced by Filmation. It was based on the Archie comic books which were created by Bob Montana in 1941.

The group's music was recorded by session musicians featuring Ron Dante, Toni Wine and Andy Kim and they released singles and albums. Their most successful song was "Sugar, Sugar" written by Jeff Barry/Andy Kim. It became the biggest hit of 1969.

Source: Author shipyardbernie

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I'll give you the artist and four alternative chart hits plus some song lyrics. Can you name the number one hit on both UK and US pop charts? UK chart:The Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart:The Joel Whitburn Billboard book of Top Pop Singles.

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