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Quiz about UK Number One Singles 1982
Quiz about UK Number One Singles 1982

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.
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Author
btpriest
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
70,552
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
1229
Last 3 plays: mulder52 (7/15), Guest 81 (10/15), Guest 101 (7/15).
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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


Question 2 of 15
2. 'The Model': Kraftwerk released a single based on which annual European sporting event? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. 'A Town Called Malice': A 1978 Jam single shares its name with a Sunday newspaper. What is it? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight': Name Tightfit's follow-up Top Twenty hit from June 1982. Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. 'Seven Tears': Which German founded the Goombay Dance Band? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. 'Ebony and Ivory': This song is taken from which Paul McCartney album? Hint


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


Question 8 of 15
8. 'House of Fun': Which Channel 5 show did Madness lead singer Suggs go on to present? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. 'I've Never Been To Me': This song features in which film? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. 'Happy Talk': This song was written for which stage musical? Hint


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


Question 12 of 15
12. 'Eye Of The Tiger': From which Rocky film sequel is this song taken? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. 'Pass the Dutchie': Musical Youth hail from which English city? Hint


Question 14 of 15
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


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



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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.
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?

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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