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Quiz about One in the Million Part Three
Quiz about One in the Million Part Three

One in the Million Part Three Trivia Quiz

In November 2012, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the UK Singles Chart, the Official Charts Company published a list of million selling number ones.

A multiple-choice quiz by Collybird. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Collybird
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
355,119
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10
1. Frankie Goes to Hollywood make their second appearance on the list at number 21 with 'Two Tribes'. Which US president is depicted wrestling with a Soviet leader in the song's video? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Placed 22nd on the list is Puff Daddy's 'I'll Be Missing You' featuring Faith Evans and 112. The song was recorded in memory of which deceased American rap artist? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. 23rd on the list is 1997 single 'Perfect Day'. Originally recorded by Lou Reed the updated version of the song features numerous artists including U2's Bono, Elton John and David Bowie. Which charity was the single released in aid of? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. The Human League and 'Don't You Want Me' are placed 24th on the list. In 2001 the song was parodied in a UK commercial for which car? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The Beatles make yet another appearance on the list at number 25 with double A-side 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'. Upon its 1964 release it brought The Beatles career total of UK number ones to what number? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The legendary Whitney Houston is placed 26th on the list with 'I Will Always Love You'. Which country legend originally recorded the song? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The patriotic 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner & The Lightning Seeds can be found 27th on the list. Which of the following lyrics mentioning England footballing legends does NOT appear in the song? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Ken Dodd's 'Tears' is placed 28th on the list. Dodd enjoyed a successful recording career throughout the 1960s and '70s, however he is better known as what? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Britney Spears '...Baby One More Time' is 29th on the list. The song features the lyric 'My loneliness is killing me'. In a later song Britney declares 'My loneliness ain't killing me no more'. What is the track's name? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Celine Dion becomes the fourth solo female to feature on the list at number 30. 'My Heart Will Go On' won 'Record of the Year' at the 1999 Grammy Awards. What is unique about this achievement? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Frankie Goes to Hollywood make their second appearance on the list at number 21 with 'Two Tribes'. Which US president is depicted wrestling with a Soviet leader in the song's video?

Answer: Ronald Reagan

 The video shows then US president Reagan (played by an impersonator) sparring with a likeness of Soviet leader Konstantin Cherneko. 'Two Tribes' anti-war message is enhanced by the video which shows the fight culminating in the end of the world.

Released 28 May 1984 'Two Tribes' spent nine weeks at number one in the UK singles' chart. It has sold 1.58 million copies.
2. Placed 22nd on the list is Puff Daddy's 'I'll Be Missing You' featuring Faith Evans and 112. The song was recorded in memory of which deceased American rap artist?

Answer: The Notorious B.I.G.

 Close friend of Puff Daddy, Christopher 'The Notorious B.I.G.' Wallace was shot dead on 9 May 1997.

'I'll Be Missing You' which heavily samples The Police's 'Every Breath You Take' was released on 27 May 1997. The song reached number one in the UK chart and has sold 1.56 million copies.
3. 23rd on the list is 1997 single 'Perfect Day'. Originally recorded by Lou Reed the updated version of the song features numerous artists including U2's Bono, Elton John and David Bowie. Which charity was the single released in aid of?

Answer: Children in Need

 'Perfect Day', originally part of a BBC promotional campaign, was eventually released as a single due to huge public demand. The song has since raised a total of £2,125,000 for Children in Need.

Released 3 October 1997 'Perfect Day' has spent a total of three weeks and number one in the UK and sold 1.55 million copies.
4. The Human League and 'Don't You Want Me' are placed 24th on the list. In 2001 the song was parodied in a UK commercial for which car?

Answer: Fiat Punto

 The instrumental to the song plays throughout the advertisement. The ad eventually culminates in a character exclaiming 'Don't You Want Me!?', whilst his pestered girlfriend drives off in their Fiat Punto.

Released 27 November 1981 'Don't You Want Me' has sold 1.54 million copies. The song was also 1981's Christmas number one in the UK.
5. The Beatles make yet another appearance on the list at number 25 with double A-side 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That'. Upon its 1964 release it brought The Beatles career total of UK number ones to what number?

Answer: Four

 'Can't Buy Me Love' was proceeded at number one by 'From Me to You', 'She Loves You' and 'I Want to Hold Your Hand'. The Beatles amassed a total of seventeen UK number ones across their career.

Released 10 July 1964 'Can't Buy Me Love'/'You Can't Do That' reached number one in the UK charts and has sold over 1.53 million copies.
6. The legendary Whitney Houston is placed 26th on the list with 'I Will Always Love You'. Which country legend originally recorded the song?

Answer: Dolly Parton

 Dolly Parton originally released 'I Will Always Love You' in June 1974. Whitney Houston's version of the song is taken from the movie 'The Bodyguard' in which Houston starred alongside Kevin Costner.

Released 3 November 1992 'I Will Always Love You' spent ten weeks at number one in the UK chart and has sold in excess of 1.53 million copies.
7. The patriotic 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner & The Lightning Seeds can be found 27th on the list. Which of the following lyrics mentioning England footballing legends does NOT appear in the song?

Answer: Golden Balls is captain

 'Golden Balls is captain' is a lyric from 2002's football song 'On the Ball' by Ant and Dec.

'Three Lions' has reached number one in the UK charts on two difference occasions. Firstly on its original release in 1996 and again in 1998; when an updated version of the song was released in conjunction with the 1998 World Cup.

The song was originally released 16 May 1996 and has amassed sales of over 1.53 million. Quite a feat considering the track only appealed to the UK's English inhabitants.
8. Ken Dodd's 'Tears' is placed 28th on the list. Dodd enjoyed a successful recording career throughout the 1960s and '70s, however he is better known as what?

Answer: Comedian

 'Tears' is Dodd's only number one single. The multi-talented Dodd's career has spanned many genres. In addition to his musical achievements he is an accomplished comedian and has also appeared on television and taken part in various stage productions.

Released in August 1965 'Tears' spent five weeks at number one in the UK and has sold over 1.52 million copies.
9. Britney Spears '...Baby One More Time' is 29th on the list. The song features the lyric 'My loneliness is killing me'. In a later song Britney declares 'My loneliness ain't killing me no more'. What is the track's name?

Answer: Stronger

 Britney becomes the third female solo artist to feature on the list behind Cher and Whitney Houston. '...Baby One More Time' features on her debut album of the same name. The empowering 'Stronger' is taken from her sophomore release 'Oop!... I Did It Again' in which Spears attempts to move away from her bubblegum pop roots.

'...Baby One More Time' propelled Britney to mega stardom on its release in September 1998. The song went straight to number one in the UK charts and has sold over 1.51 million copies.
10. Celine Dion becomes the fourth solo female to feature on the list at number 30. 'My Heart Will Go On' won 'Record of the Year' at the 1999 Grammy Awards. What is unique about this achievement?

Answer: First win by a Canadian

 'My Heart Will Go On' enjoyed huge success at the 1999 Grammy Awards. In addition to 'Record of the Year' it also collected awards for 'Song of the Year', 'Best Female Pop Vocal Performance' and 'Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television'.

Released 8 December 1997 'My Heart Will Go On' buoyed by its association with blockbuster movie 'Titanic' has gone on to sell 1.48 million copies. The song won the 1997 Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Source: Author Collybird

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