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Sing-a Long-a-Christmas Trivia Quiz

Let us take a journey back over the last 50 years of UK Chart Christmas number one hit singles and see how knowledgeable you are on these festive favourites.

A multiple-choice quiz by Plodd. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Plodd

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,919

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. It is 1957 and the UK Chart Christmas number one hit single has just been announced. Can you name the song title these lyrics belong to?

"While shepherds watch their flock by night
Then see a bright new shining star
Then hear a choir sing
Her music seemed to come from afar"
Hint

Feliz Navidad

Caroling, Caroling

Mary's Boy Child

Do You Hear What I Hear?

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which Beatles song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon became the UK Chart Christmas number one hit single in 1963? Hint

I Want to Hold Your Hand

I Feel Fine

Hello, Goodbye

Day Tripper

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Question 3 of 15

3. Sir Tom Jones reached number one of the UK singles chart in Christmas 1966 with which of these songs? Hint

Green Green Grass of Home

Delilah

What's New Pussycat?

It's Not Unusual

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Question 4 of 15

4. These lyrics are taken from a song that reached number one in the UK singles chart during Christmas 1969. What is the name of the song?

"Do you think I would leave you dying
There's room on my horse for two
Climb up here Joe, we'll soon be flying
Back to the ranks so blue"
Hint

Christmas in the Trenches

Stop the Cavalry

Two Little Boys

Happy Christmas (War is Over)

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Question 5 of 15

5. American singers, The Osmonds, are recognised throughout the world. Which sibling had a UK Chart Christmas number one single in 1972? Hint

Donny Osmond

Jimmy Osmond

Marie Osmond

Kay Osmond

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Question 6 of 15

6. These lyrics are sung by an English rock band that made it to the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1973. Can you name the rock band?

"So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun" Hint

Mud

Status Quo

T-Rex

Slade

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Question 7 of 15

7. This John Lennon song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1980, not long after he was killed. What is the name of the song? Hint

Woman

(Just Like) Starting Over

Give Peace a Chance

Imagine

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Question 8 of 15

8. This song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1977. Can you finish the words to the lyrics?

"Far have I travelled and much have I seen
Dark distant mountains and valleys of green
Past painted deserts, the sunset's on fire
As he carries me home to the ___________"

Answer: (Three words)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet formed the group Yazoo. In 1982, they had a number two single in the UK charts with the song 'Only You' Which group sung a cover version that made it to the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1983? Hint

Bow Wow Wow

The Flying Pickets

Fun Boy Three

Sigue Sigue Sputnik

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Question 10 of 15

10. Sir Cliff Richard has had several UK Chart number one hit singles. Which of his songs reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1988? Hint

Little Town

Saviour's Day

Mistletoe and Wine

The Millennium Prayer

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Question 11 of 15

11. Not only did this song become the UK Chart Christmas number one in 1992, but also became one of the best selling singles of all time. Can you name the song? Hint

Bohemian Rhapsody

I Will Always Love You

Do They Know It's Christmas?

Unchained Melody

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which Michael Jackson song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1995? Hint

You Are Not Alone

Earth Song

Heal the World

Black or White

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Question 13 of 15

13. These lyrics are taken from a song that reached number one in the UK singles chart during Christmas 1996. What is the name of the song?

"Candle light and soul forever
A dream of you and me together
Say you believe it, say you believe it"
Hint

I Have a Dream

2 Become 1

Stay Another Day

When You Believe

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Somethin' Stupid" was originally sung in 1967 by Frank Sinatra and his daughter, Nancy. Which duet brought it back to life to become the UK Chart Christmas number one in 2001? Hint

Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman

Michael Crawford and Kylie Minogue

George Michael and Madonna

Noel Gallagher and Gwyneth Paltrow

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Question 15 of 15

15. Alexandra Burke won the ITV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2008. Her debut single became the UK Chart Christmas number one in the same year. What is the title of the song?

Answer: (One word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. It is 1957 and the UK Chart Christmas number one hit single has just been announced. Can you name the song title these lyrics belong to? "While shepherds watch their flock by night Then see a bright new shining star Then hear a choir sing Her music seemed to come from afar"

Answer: Mary's Boy Child

This song reached number one in 1957 and stayed at the top of the UK charts for seven weeks. It was recorded by Harry Belafonte for his album 'An Evening with Belafonte'. 'Boney M' also sang the same song in 1978 where it reached the UK Chart Christmas number one.

2. Which Beatles song written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon became the UK Chart Christmas number one hit single in 1963?

Answer: I Want to Hold Your Hand

'I Want to Hold Your Hand ' stayed at the top of the UK charts for five weeks. The song was also The Beatles' first number one hit single on the US Billboard Hot 100, which started what was known as the 'British Invasion'.

3. Sir Tom Jones reached number one of the UK singles chart in Christmas 1966 with which of these songs?

Answer: Green Green Grass of Home

'Green Green Grass of Home' was written by Claude 'Curly' Putman Jr. Jerry Lee Lewis also recorded the same song a few months prior to Tom Jones without any success. Tom Jones included the song on his album 'A-Tom-Ic'.

4. These lyrics are taken from a song that reached number one in the UK singles chart during Christmas 1969. What is the name of the song? "Do you think I would leave you dying There's room on my horse for two Climb up here Joe, we'll soon be flying Back to the ranks so blue"

Answer: Two Little Boys

Australian singer, Rolf Harris, is famous for singing this song which stayed in the number one position for six weeks. It was originally written in 1902 by American lyricist, Edward Madden, and composer, Theodore Morse. It tells the story of two boys who fought in the American Civil War.

5. American singers, The Osmonds, are recognised throughout the world. Which sibling had a UK Chart Christmas number one single in 1972?

Answer: Jimmy Osmond

Jimmy Osmond is the youngest of The Osmonds. He sang 'Long Haired Lover from Liverpool', which stayed for five weeks at the top of the UK singles chart. He was just nine years old at the time. The song also reached number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Australian Singles Chart.

6. These lyrics are sung by an English rock band that made it to the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1973. Can you name the rock band? "So here it is merry Christmas Everybody's having fun Look to the future now It's only just begun"

Answer: Slade

'Merry Xmas Everybody' was written by guitarist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea of Slade. The song sold over a million copies worldwide. Another Christmas themed song called 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', by Wizzard, was relegated into fourth place during the same year.

7. This John Lennon song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1980, not long after he was killed. What is the name of the song?

Answer: (Just Like) Starting Over

Written by John Lennon, '(Just Like) Starting Over' stayed in the top spot of the UK singles chart for only two weeks. The song was taken from the album 'Double Fantasy, for which John won a Grammy award.

8. This song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1977. Can you finish the words to the lyrics? "Far have I travelled and much have I seen Dark distant mountains and valleys of green Past painted deserts, the sunset's on fire As he carries me home to the ___________"

Answer: Mull of Kintyre

'Mull of Kintyre' was sung by Paul McCartney and his group Wings. It sold over two million copies making it Wings' biggest hit in the UK. The song track features his wife, Linda McCartney, and bagpipes from the Scottish Campbeltown Pipe Band.

Answer: The Flying Pickets

'Only You' stayed at the number one spot for five weeks. It was written by Vince Clarke when he was still a member of another UK group, Depeche Mode. The Flying Pickets consisted of six actors who sung in 'cappella' style without instrumental accompaniment. 'Only You' was their debut single.

10. Sir Cliff Richard has had several UK Chart number one hit singles. Which of his songs reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1988?

Answer: Mistletoe and Wine

'Mistletoe and Wine' was written by Leslie Stewart, Jeremy Paul and Keith Strachan. The song became Sir Cliff's 99th single to reach the UK charts, and his 12th UK number one single. It is taken from the album 'Private Collection 1979 - 1988'.

11. Not only did this song become the UK Chart Christmas number one in 1992, but also became one of the best selling singles of all time. Can you name the song?

Answer: I Will Always Love You

The song was written by American singer/songwriter Dolly Parton in 1973. Whitney Houston released her version of the song in 1992. It is the main song in the film 'The Bodyguard' (1992), with the film winning the Grammy award for 'Album of the Year' in 1994.

12. Which Michael Jackson song reached the UK Chart Christmas number one spot in 1995?

Answer: Earth Song

The song was written by Michael Jackson and featured in his album 'HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'. It topped the UK singles chart for six weeks in 1995. Jackson also sang the song at the 'BRIT' awards in 1996.

13. These lyrics are taken from a song that reached number one in the UK singles chart during Christmas 1996. What is the name of the song? "Candle light and soul forever A dream of you and me together Say you believe it, say you believe it"

Answer: 2 Become 1

This song by the Spice Girls became one of their best selling singles of all time. It was their third consecutive UK number one hit single and stayed at the top of the charts for three weeks. It featured in their debut album 'Spice'.

14. "Somethin' Stupid" was originally sung in 1967 by Frank Sinatra and his daughter, Nancy. Which duet brought it back to life to become the UK Chart Christmas number one in 2001?

Answer: Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman

The song was sung by British singer Robbie Williams and Australian actress Nicole Kidman. It became the first UK number one single for Williams and featured in his 2001 album 'Swing When You're Winning'.

15. Alexandra Burke won the ITV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2008. Her debut single became the UK Chart Christmas number one in the same year. What is the title of the song?

Answer: Hallelujah

'Hallelujah' was written by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen in 1984. It has been released as a cover version by many singers including Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Jon Bon Jovi and Katherine Jenkins.

Source: Author Plodd

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