Whose Line Was It Anyway? US Number One Hits 1979 Quiz

Answer: Peaches & Herb

"Reunited" was written by Dino Fekaris/Freddie Perren. It was number one for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Peaches & Herb in 1979. It peaked at number four on the UK singles chart the same year.

The original Peaches was born Francine Hurd Barker in Washington, D. C., USA, in 1947. She became a member of two groups, The Keynotes were the first but in 1965 she formed a trio with Dyanne Stewart and Nancy J. Johnson called the Darlettes and released the single "Lost". Later they changed their name to the Sweet Things and released the single "You're My Loving Baby" in 1966, neither record dented the Billboard Hot 100. She died in Washington, D. C., in 2005 aged 58 after a long illness. There have been a number of "Peaches" over the years and the one that sang on Peaches & Herb's only US number one hit "Reunited", was Linda Greene.

Herb Fame was born Herbert Feemster in Washington D. C., USA, in 1942. He was signed up to Date Records by producer Van McCoy who he met in the record store where he worked after graduation. Van McCoy was also the producer for the Sweet Things and it was he who decided to put Peaches & Herb together. Their first record was "We're In This Thing Together", which was going nowhere fast. A St. Louis disc jockey flipped the record and the B-Side "Let's Fall In Love" peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967. In the early '70s Herb joined the police department of Washington D. C. In 1986 he joined the U. S. Marshals Service.

Answer: Love You Inside Out

"Love You Inside Out" was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. It was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Bee Gees in 1979. It peaked at number 13 on the UK singles chart the same year.

The Bee Gees were Barry, born Barry Alan Crompton Gibb in Douglas, Isle Of Man, UK, in 1946. Robin, born Robin Hugh Gibb in Douglas, Isle Of Man, UK, in 1949 and his twin brother Maurice, born Maurice Ernest Gibb, in Douglas, Isle Of Man, UK, in 1949. Maurice died of complications of a twisted intestine, in Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, USA, in 2003 aged 53. Robin who had colorectal cancer died of liver and kidney failure in London, UK, in 2012 aged 62.

Between 1968 and 1989 they had 15 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 which included nine number one hits. They were "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (1971), "Jive Talkin'" (1975), "You Should Be Dancing" (1976), "How Deep Is Your Love" (1977), "Stayin' Alive" (1978), "Night Fever" (1978), "Too Much Heaven" (1979), "Tragedy" (1979) and "Love You Inside Out" (1979).

Answer: Donna Summer

"Bad Girls" was written by Donna Summer/Eddie Hokenson/Bruce Sudano/Joe Esposito. It was number one for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Donna Summer in 1979. It peaked at number 14 on the UK singles chart the same year.

Donna Summer (The Queen of Disco), was born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 1946. Her first single "Wassermann" was taken from the German production of "Hair" in which she performed but it did not chart anywhere. She first charted a single in The Netherlands when "The Hostage" peaked at number two in 1974. Donna Summer died of lung cancer in Naples, Florida, USA, in 2012 aged 63. She was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. The year previously the chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee John Landau, had said that he regretted that although she had been nominated on numerous occasions she was never inducted.

Between 1976 and 1989 she had 14 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 which included four number one hits. They were "MacArthur Park" (1978), "Hot Stuff" (1979), "Bad Girls" (1979) and "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" (1979), a duet with Barbra Streisand.

Answer: The Knack

"My Sharona" was written by Doug Fieger/Berton Averre. It was number one for six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Knack in 1979. It peaked at number six on the UK singles chart the same year.

The Knack founded in Los Angeles were Berton Averre (lead guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), born Berton Leslie Averre in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, USA, in 1953. Doug Fieger, (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), born Douglas Lars Fieger in Oak Park, Michigan, USA, in 1952. Bruce Gary (drums), born in Burbank, California, USA, in 1951. Prescott Niles (bass guitar), born in New York, New York, USA, in 1954.

"My Sharona" was their only Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Their only Top 20 hit was "Good Girls Don't" which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. It was their only other single to enter the UK singles chart where it peaked at number 66 the same year. A reissue of "My Sharona" peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.

Answer: Sad Eyes

"Sad Eyes" was written by Robert John. It was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 for Robert John in 1979. It peaked at number 31 on the UK singles chart the same year.

Robert John was born Robert John Pedrick Jr. in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA, in 1946. He first recorded for Big Top records in 1958 at the age of 12. His single as Bobby Pedrick Jr. "White Bucks And Saddle Shoes" peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. He recorded as lead singer with Bobby & The Consoles and they had an east coast hit in 1963 with "My Jelly Bean".

He had to wait 10 years before his second Billboard Hot 100 entry when "If You Don't Want My Love" peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. He finally made the Billboard Top 10 in 1972 when "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" peaked at number three. After "Sad Eyes" hit the top spot he had a number of minor hits in the late '70s & early '80s.

Answer: Herb Alpert

"Rise" was written by Herb Alpert. It was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Herb Alpert in 1979. It peaked at number 13 on the UK singles chart the same year.

Herb Alpert was born Herbert Alpert in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1935. Best known as the leader of Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. Their first hit was "The Lonely Bull" which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Tijuana Brass Featuring Herb Alpert in 1962. In 1962 he also became a recording industry executive when he founded A&M Records with business partner Jerry Moss. They sold the company to Polygram in 1989 for a reputed $500,000,000.

Between 1962 and 1987 Herb Alpert had five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 which included the two solo number one hits "This Guy's In Love With You" (1968) and "Rise" (1979). In scoring those two number one hits he became the first person to achieve number one hits with a vocal performance and an instrumental performance.

Answer: M

"Pop Musik" was written by Robin Scott. It was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 for M in 1979. It peaked at number two on the UK singles chart the same year.

M on "Pop Musik" were Robin Scott (vocals), born Robin Edmond Scott in London, England, in 1947, his wife Brigit Novik (backing vocals), his brother Julian Scott (bass guitar), Wally Badarou (keyboards) and John Lewis (programmer). There have been some personnel changes over the years.

M are one hit wonders in the US but had four minor hits in the UK. The last one being a re-mix of "Pop Musik" which peaked at number 15 on the UK singles chart in 1989.

Answer: Heartache Tonight

"Heartache Tonight" was written by Don Henley/Glenn Frey/Bob Seger/J. D. Souther. It was number one for one week on the Billboard Hot 100 for The Eagles in 1979. It peaked at number 40 on the UK singles chart the same year.

The Eagles who played on "Heartache Tonight" were Don Felder (rhythm guitar), born Donald William Felder in Gainesville, Florida, USA, in 1947. Glenn Frey (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), born Glenn Lewis Frey in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, in 1948. Don Henley (drums, backing vocals), born Donald Hugh Henley in Linden, Texas, USA, in 1947. Timothy B. Schmit (bass guitar, backing vocals), born Timothy Bruce Schmit in Oakland, California, USA, in 1947. Joe Walsh (slide guitar), born Joseph Fidler Walsh in Wichita, Kansas, USA, in 1947. Co-writer of "Heartache Tonight", singer/songwriter/guitarist Bob Seger also sang backing vocals on the record.

Between 1972 and 1980 The Eagles had 10 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. they included the five number one hits "Best Of My Love" (1975), "One Of These Nights" (1975), "New Kid In Town" (1977), "Hotel California" (1977) and "Heartache Tonight" (1979). The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Answer: Donna Summer

"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" was written by Paul Jabara/Bruce Roberts. It was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer in 1979. It peaked at number three on the UK singles chart the same year.

Barbra Streisand was born Barbara Joan Streisand in Brooklyn, New York, New York, USA, in 1942. This was the second time that Barbra Streisand had reached number one with a duet. The first time was with "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with Neil Diamond, which was number one for two weeks in 1978. Donna Summer was born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 1948. She died in Naples, Florida, USA, of lung cancer in 2012 aged 63.

The release of "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" was a bit unusual not to say confusing. In the US the full length version was released on Barbra Streisand's album "Wet" but on Donna Summer's double album "On the Radio: Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2" the extended 11 minute version was released. The single was released on Streisand's record label, Columbia and Summer's record label, Casablanca, both singles had different mixes on them. In the UK the 7" version was released on the Casablanca record label but the 12" version was released on the CBS record label.

Answer: Pina Colada

"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" was written by Rupert Holmes. It was number one for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for Rupert Holmes in 1979. It peaked at number 23 on the UK singles chart in 1980.

Rupert Holmes was born David Goldstein in Northwich, Cheshire, England, in 1947. His father was a warrant officer in the US Army and his mother is English, Holmes has dual British/American citizenship. The family moved to Nanuet, New York, New York, USA, when he was six years old.

Rupert Holmes was a member of The Cuff Links with Ron Dante (The Archies) and later The Buoys who had a number 17 hit with "Timothy" on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971. After "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" Holmes had one more US top 30 hit when "Him" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980.