Whose Line Was It Anyway? American UK No.1 Hits. Online Trivia | Music

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1. Who had a UK number one hit in 1955 with these lyrics? "Take my hand I'm a stranger in paradise All lost in a wonderland A stranger in paradise"

Answer: Tony Bennett

"Stranger In Paradise" was written by Robert Wright/George Forrest/Alexander Borodin. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Tony Bennett in 1955.

"Stranger In Paradise" was Tony Bennett's first hit and only number one hit on the UK Singles Chart. He had eight UK chart hits altogether from 1955 to 1965. Then, after a gap of 46 years he peaked at number 40 with "Body And Soul", a duet with Amy Winehouse.

Six versions of "Stranger In Paradise" charted on the UK Singles Chart in 1955.

Number 1. Tony Bennent
Number 6. The Four Aces
Number 6. Tony Martin
Number 14. Eddie Calvert
Number 17. Bing Crosby
Number 19. Don Cornell

2. The singer who sang this song had his own NBC TV show which initially ran from 1962 to 1967. Who is it? "You tell me you love me, you say you'll be true Then you fly around with somebody new But I'm crazy about you, you butterfly"

Answer: Andy Williams

"Butterfly" was written by Bernie Lowe/Kal Mann. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Andy Williams in 1957.

On the Billboard pop chart the version by Andy Williams was number one for three weeks, later a version by Charlie Gracie was number one for two weeks, it peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Another version by Bob Carroll peaked at number 61 on the Billboard pop chart, all in 1957.

After a gap of 32 years "Music To Watch Girls By" by Andy Williams was re-issued and peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. This was 23 years after his previous hit, "The Other Side Of Me" in 1976, On it's original release in 1967 "Music To Watch Girls By" peaked at number 33.

3. This song title was taken from a quote in a John Wayne movie. Who sang it with these lyrics? "Well, when Cupid shot his dart he shot it at your heart So if we ever part and I leave you You sit and hold me and you tell me boldly That some day, well I'll be blue"

Answer: The Crickets

"That'll Be The Day" was written by Buddy Holly/Jerry Allison but credited to Buddy Holly/Jerry Allison/Norman Petty. It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for The Crickets in 1957.

"That'll Be The Day" was first recorded by Buddy Holly and The Three Tunes in Nashville, Tennessee, for Decca records in 1956. They did not release it until after The Crickets had re-recorded "That'll Be The Day" in Clovis, New Mexico, for Brunswick records who released it in 1957. The Brunswick recording was number one for one week on the Billboard pop chart in 1957 but the Decca recording did not chart.

4. This Rock 'n' Roller never managed a number one hit in the US but did it once in the UK with these lyrics. Who is he? "Kiss me baby, mmmmm, feels good Hold me baby Well, I wants to love you like a lover should You're fine, so kind Got to tell this world that you're mine, mine, mine, mine"

Answer: Jerry Lee Lewis

"Great Balls Of Fire" was written by Otis Blackwell/Jack Hammer. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1958.

"Great Balls Of Fire" was recorded at the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1957. It sold 1,000,000 copies in it's first 10 days on release and sold in excess of 5,000,000 copies in the USA. It peaked at number two on the Billboard pop chart, number one on the Billboard R&B chart, number one on the Billboard country chart and number 16 on the Belgian pop chart.

Believe it or not, a version of "Great Balls Of Fire" by Tiny Tim peaked at number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969.

5. Not only did this American singer have a number one hit in The UK, he died there too. Who is singing these prophetic words? "The formula for Heaven's very simple Just follow the rules and you will see And as life travels on And things do go wrong Just follow steps one, two and three"

Answer: Eddie Cochran

"Three Steps To Heaven" was written by Eddie Cochran/Bob Cochran. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Eddie Cochran in 1960.

"Three Steps To Heaven" was the second posthumous number one hit on the UK Singles Chart, the first one being "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" by Buddy Holly in 1959. Strangly, Buddy Holly's ex-backing group the Crickets also backed Eddie Cochran on "Three Steps To Heaven".

Eddie Cochran died in St. Martin's Hospital in Bath, UK, on Easter Sunday 17 April 1960. Tt was as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident late the night before just outside Chippenham, UK. Among the other passengers who were returning to London, were singer Gene Vincent and Eddie's girlfriend, songwriter Sharon Sheeley.

6. The song was a worldwide hit and was this singer's only number one hit in the UK & US. Who is singing these lyrics? "And as I still walk on I think of the thing's we've done together While our hearts were young"

Answer: Del Shannon

"Runaway" was written by Del Shannon/Max Crook. It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Del Shannon in 1961.

"Runaway" was a worlwide hit and was number one in many countries besides the US & UK, they included Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Co-writer Max Crook invented his own clavioline-based electric keyboard called a Musitron, which can be heard throughout the song.

For release, the A-minor recording was sped up by producer Harry Balk to a pitch just below a B-flat minor.

7. This group made the number one spot in the US a number of times but the song with these words was their only UK number one hit. Who are they? "Instead of breakin' up Let's start some kissin' and makin' up Don't throw our love away In my arms why don't you stay?"

Answer: The Supremes

"Baby Love" was written by Brian Holland/Lamont Dozier/Eddie Holland. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for The Supremes in 1964.

The Supremes had 12 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100:

"Where Did Our Love Go" (number one for two weeks in 1964).
"Baby Love" (number one for four weeks in 1964).
"Come See About Me" (number one for two weeks in 1964).
"Stop! In The Name Of Love" (number one for two weeks in 1965).
"Back In My Arms Again" (number one for one week in 1965).
"I Hear A Symphony" (number one for two weeks in 1965).
"You Can't Hurry Love" (number one for two weeks in 1966).
"You Keep Me Hangin' On" (number one for two weeks in 1966).
"Love Is Here And Now You're Gone" (number one for one week in 1967).
"The Happening" (number one for one week in 1967).
"Love Child" (number one for two weeks in 1968).
"Someday We'll Be Together" (number one for one week in 1969).

8. Who had a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart with this Bob Dylan song? "I'm ready to go anywhere I'm ready for to fade On to my own parade cast your dancin' spell my way I promise to go under it"

Answer: The Byrds

"Mr. Tambourine Man" was written by Bob Dylan. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for The Byrds in 1965.

"Mr. Tambourine Man" was the first song written by Bob Dylan to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart. The alternative singers in this quiz have all had Billboard Top 20 hits with songs written by Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan has never had a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 or the UK Singles Chart.

9. Who is this singer and did he hear the rumour in this song correctly? "I know a man ain't supposed to cry But these tears I can't hold inside Losing you would end my life you see Because you mean that much to me"

Answer: Marvin Gaye

"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" was written by Norman Whitfield/Barrett Strong. It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1969.

"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" was first recorded by The Miracles in 1966 and was released on their 1968 album "Special Occasion". Next was Gladys Knight & The Pips, their version peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 47 on the UK Singles Chart in 1967.

Marvin Gaye's version was number one for seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. On re-issue in the UK in 1986 it peaked at number eight.

10. These guys are singing about a not so good celestial happening. Who are they? "I hear hurricanes a blowin' I know the end is comin' soon I fear rivers overflowin' I hear the voice of rage and ruin"

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Bad Moon Rising" was written by John Fogerty. It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969.

Creedence Clearwater Revival had five number two hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Proud Mary" (1969), "Bad Moon Rising" (1969), "Green River" (1969), "Travelin' Band" (1970) and "Lookin' Out My Back Door" (1970). They were all written by lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter John Fogerty.

Creedence Clearwater Revival never had a number two hit on the UK Singles Chart.

11. These former cartoon characters had their only UK number one hit with these words. Who are they? "All your dreams are on their way See how they shine Oh if you need a friend I'm sailing right behind"

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

"Bridge Over Troubled Water" was written by Paul Simon. It was number one on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Simon & Garfunkel in 1970.

Originally recorded as Tom & Jerry in 1957, Simon & Garfunkel split in 1964 but re-formed in 1965. They had their only UK number one hit (their third in the US) with "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in 1970, which was also their last UK Top 20 entry. Art Garfunkel went on to have two solo UK number one hits with "I Only Have Eyes For You" (number one for two weeks in 1975) and "Bright Eyes" (number one for six weeks in 1979).

12. If you like falsetto singing these lyrics might lead you to the song and singer. Who sang it? "Oh I, I got a funny feeling when she walked in the room Hey my, As I recall it ended much too soon"

Answer: The 4 Seasons

"December '63 (Oh What A Night)" was written by Bob Gaudio/Judy Parker. It was number one for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart for The 4 Seasons in 1976.

The 4 Seasons only UK number one hit was a long time coming. In the US they had three number one hits before the actual December of 1963 and five all together. A re-mix of "December '63 (Oh What A Night)" peaked at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart in 1988 and at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1994.

Long time lead singer of The 4 Seasons Frankie Valli went on to play Rusty Millio, a capo in the Lupertazzi family, in the 5th & 6th seasons of HBO's "The Sopranos".

13. Which place in the US are the group who sang these words named after? "A love like ours is love that's hard to find How could we let it slip away? We've come too far to leave it all behind How could we end it all this way? When tomorrow comes and we both regret The things we said today"

Answer: Chicago

"If You Leave Me Now" was written by Peter Cetera. It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Chicago in 1976.

It was Chicago's third UK Top 10 hit but they had to wait six years before their next one, when "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" peaked at number four in 1982. Their last UK Top 10 hit was "Hard Habit To Break" which peaked at number eight in 1984. They had three US number one hits with "If You Leave Me Now" (two weeks in 1976), "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" (two weeks in 1982) and "Look Away" (two weeks in 1988).

14. From these lyrics can you find which kind of girl this singer had, to find his name? "And when she's walkin' She's lookin' so fi-i-ine And when she's talkin' She'll say that she's mi-i-ine"

Answer: Billy Joel

"Uptown Girl" was written by Billy Joel. It was number one for five weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Billy Joel in 1983.

After six chart enties on the UK Singles Chart which included three Top 20 entries, Billy Joel had his first Top 10 hit with "Uptown Girl". It was his only UK number one hit but he did have four more Top 10 hits over the next 10 years. He had three number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me" (two weeks in 1980), "Tell Her About It" (one week in 1983) and "We Didn't Start The Fire" (two weeks in 1989).

15. This singer had to wait 18 years for his first UK number one hit with these words. Who is he? "No New Year's Day, to celebrate No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away No first of spring, no song to sing In fact here's just another ordinary day"

Answer: Stevie Wonder

"I Just Called To Say I Love You" was written by Stevie Wonder. It was number one for six weeks on the UK Singles Chart for Stevie Wonder in 1984.

Stevie Wonder's first UK Chart entry was "Uptight (Everything Is Alright)" in 1966. He did reach number one in the UK but it was in a duet with Paul McCartney on "Ebony And Ivory", (number one for three weeks in 1982). Both singers had never had a solo number one hit on the UK Singles Chart at that point. Paul McCartney's first solo number one hit on the UK Singles Chart was "Pipes Of Peace" (two weeks in 1984).

Source: Author shipyardbernie

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Whose Line Was It Anyway? American UK No.1 Hits. Quiz

The US singers & groups in this quiz had many hits on the UK Singles Chart but only one number one hit. Find that song from the lyrics I give you, to find the singer or group. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles.

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