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UK Number One Singles 1982 Trivia Quiz

Ah, 1982. Some of the acts that topped the charts that year have gone on to further musical genius, others switched to TV or films, and some faded into obscurity. This quiz asks about the songs that gave them fame, and what they are doing now.

A multiple-choice quiz by btpriest. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
btpriest

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,552

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1236

Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (12/15), Cobwebb (10/15), Guest 92 (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Land of Make Believe': Which popular BBC children's TV show was, for a while, co-hosted by Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker? Hint

'Saturday Superstore'

'Blue Peter'

'Record Breakers'

'Play School'

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'The Model': Kraftwerk released a single based on which annual European sporting event? Hint

German Grand Prix

UEFA Cup Final

Oxford - Cambridge Boat Race

Tour de France

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Question 3 of 15

3. 'A Town Called Malice': A 1978 Jam single shares its name with a Sunday newspaper. What is it? Hint

'Sunday Times'

'Sunday Mirror'

'Observer'

'News of the World'

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight': Name Tightfit's follow-up Top Twenty hit from June 1982. Hint

'Stars on 45'

'Fantasy Island'

'Disco in the Jungle'

'Sailing the Seven Seas'

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'Seven Tears': Which German founded the Goombay Dance Band? Hint

Umlaht Schweischen

Fran Gauss-Manne

Oliver Bendt

Ulricht Hoppe

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Question 6 of 15

6. 'Ebony and Ivory': This song is taken from which Paul McCartney album? Hint

'Tug of War'

'London Town'

'Back to the Egg'

'Give My Regards to Broad Street'

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Question 7 of 15

7. 'A Little Peace': The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, won by Nicole for West Germany, was broadcast from Harrogate. Which newsreader was the show's hostess? Hint

Angela Rippon

Jan Leeming

Anna Ford

Carol Barnes

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Question 8 of 15

8. 'House of Fun': Which Channel 5 show did Madness lead singer Suggs go on to present? Hint

'Night Fever'

'Fort Boyard'

'Pepsi Chart'

'Milkshake'

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Question 9 of 15

9. 'I've Never Been To Me': This song features in which film? Hint

'Hit and Run'

'The Last Dragon'

'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'

'Time Stands Still'

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'Happy Talk': This song was written for which stage musical? Hint

'Chess'

'Pirates of Penzance'

'South Pacific'

'Evita'

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Question 11 of 15

11. 'Come On Eileen': This single release is fully credited as Dexy's Midnight Runners featuring Kevin Rowland and the WHAT Express? Hint

Orient

Emerald

S-

Daily

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'Eye Of The Tiger': From which Rocky film sequel is this song taken? Hint

'Rocky III'

'Rocky IV'

'Rocky II'

'Rocky V'

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Question 13 of 15

13. 'Pass the Dutchie': Musical Youth hail from which English city? Hint

London

Birmingham

Leeds

Manchester

14. 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?': In 1987, Boy George reached No 1 with a solo single, 'Everything I Own'. This was written by David Gates from Bread, but who reached the top of the charts with it in 1974? Hint

Ken Boothe

Jim Diamond

David Gates

Fred Nash

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Question 15 of 15

15. 'Save Your Love': What was unusual about the video for this Anglo-Italian lovesong (!) Hint

The jumper Renato was wearing became a fashion essential.

When shooting the video, Renee and Renato sang in Italian: the English lyrics were dubbed on.

It was filmed in a monastery without the monks' permission.

The 'Renee' in the video was not the same woman who recorded the song.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Land of Make Believe': Which popular BBC children's TV show was, for a while, co-hosted by Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker?

Answer: 'Record Breakers'

'Record Breakers' was originally hosted by Roy Castle.

2. 'The Model': Kraftwerk released a single based on which annual European sporting event?

Answer: Tour de France

The Tour de France cycle race isn't confined to France: stages of the event are sometimes held in neighbouring countries, including Ireland.

3. 'A Town Called Malice': A 1978 Jam single shares its name with a Sunday newspaper. What is it?

Answer: 'News of the World'

'News of the World' reached No 27 in the UK charts.

4. 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight': Name Tightfit's follow-up Top Twenty hit from June 1982.

Answer: 'Fantasy Island'

Tightfit also produced the 'Back to the Sixties' medleys.

5. 'Seven Tears': Which German founded the Goombay Dance Band?

Answer: Oliver Bendt

Oliver Bendt received inspiration for 'Seven Tears' during a holiday in the Caribbean.

6. 'Ebony and Ivory': This song is taken from which Paul McCartney album?

Answer: 'Tug of War'

The album 'London Town', released in 1978, includes 'Girlschool', the B-side to 'Mull of Kintyre'.

7. 'A Little Peace': The 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, won by Nicole for West Germany, was broadcast from Harrogate. Which newsreader was the show's hostess?

Answer: Jan Leeming

Bucks Fizz's victory the previous year gave the BBC the right to host the 1982 contest.

8. 'House of Fun': Which Channel 5 show did Madness lead singer Suggs go on to present?

Answer: 'Night Fever'

Suprisingly, 'House of Fun' is Madness' only Number One single.

9. 'I've Never Been To Me': This song features in which film?

Answer: 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'

Charlene wrote the song 'Fire' which is included on the soundtrack to the film 'The Last Dragon'.

10. 'Happy Talk': This song was written for which stage musical?

Answer: 'South Pacific'

'South Pacific' was penned by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Captain Sensible comes across as very innocent on this single, though he is also a member of punk band The Damned.

11. 'Come On Eileen': This single release is fully credited as Dexy's Midnight Runners featuring Kevin Rowland and the WHAT Express?

Answer: Emerald

'Come On Eileen' is taken from the album 'Too-Rye-Ay' and sings the praises of 1950s rock and roller Johnny Ray.

12. 'Eye Of The Tiger': From which Rocky film sequel is this song taken?

Answer: 'Rocky III'

As well as playing Rocky Balboa in 'Rocky III', Sylvester Stallone also directed this movie. The song, 'Eye Of The Tiger', was written and performed by Survivor.

13. 'Pass the Dutchie': Musical Youth hail from which English city?

Answer: Birmingham

The original of this song was called 'Pass the Kutchie', a kutchie being an instrument used for smoking marajuana. Musical Youth recorded it as 'Pass the Dutchie', a dutchie being a cooking pot.

Answer: Ken Boothe

Boy George's real name is George O'Dowd.

15. 'Save Your Love': What was unusual about the video for this Anglo-Italian lovesong (!)

Answer: The 'Renee' in the video was not the same woman who recorded the song.

Renee and Renato had a follow-up single, 'Just One More Kiss'. It failed to chart.

Source: Author btpriest

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