'Achilles Heel' is a single by the British band Toploader, who formed in Eastbourne, England in 1997. It was released in 1999. It was their debut single and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart after a 2000 re-release.
With its uplifting sound and catchy chorus, the song helped launch the band's career alongside their biggest hit, 'Dancing in the Moonlight'. Other singles of theirs include: 'Time of My Life' and 'Let the People Know'.
2. 'Hips Don't Lie' (2006)
Answer: Shakira
'Hips Don't Lie', which featured former Fugees member and Rapper Wyclef Jean, was a big hit for Colombian singer Shakira in 2006.
The single made number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. In fact, it topped the chart in 55 countries, which made it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Some other singles of hers are 'Whenever, Wherever', 'She Wolf' and 'La Tortura'.
3. 'Angel Eyes' (1979)
Answer: Roxy Music
'Angel Eyes' was a hit single for British band Roxy Music, formed in London, England, in 1970. It was taken from their album 'Manifesto'. 'Angel Eyes' reached number four on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
The band had several other successful singles, including 'Love Is the Drug', 'Dance Away', 'More Than This' and 'Virginia Plain', blending glam rock, art pop, and sophisticated style throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.
4. 'Hot Legs' (1978)
Answer: Rod Stewart
'Hot Legs' was a single from Roderick David Stewart (Rod Stewart), born in Highgate, London, in 1945. It made number five on the UK Singles Chart in 1978. It also reached number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was part of a double A-side with 'I Was Only Joking'.
With a career which has spanned six decades, Rod has had numerous singles, some of which include 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy', 'Maggie May' and 'Sailing'.
5. 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' (1972)
Answer: Roberta Flack
'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' was a hit for American singer Roberta Flack, who was born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA., in 1937. Originally written by Ewan MacColl in 1957, it topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
The single became her most well-known hit. Other singles include: 'Killing Me Softly with His Song', 'Feel Like Makin' Love', and 'Where Is the Love' (with Donny Hathaway).
6. 'Slow Hand' (1981)
Answer: The Pointer Sisters
'Slow Hand' was a hit single for American vocal group The Pointer Sisters, formed in Oakland, California, in 1969. The song reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
'Slow Hand' became one of the group's most popular tracks, with other hits like 'Jump (For My Love)', 'I'm So Excited' and 'Automatic'.
7. 'You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth' (1978)
Answer: Meat Loaf
'You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth' was a hit single for American rock singer Meat Loaf, born in Dallas, Texas, in 1947. Written by Jim Steinman, the song is a track from the 'Bat Out of Hell' album and became one of Meat Loaf's signature tracks.
The single reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978 and helped establish his theatrical rock style. Other major hits include 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light', 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad' and 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)'.
8. 'With Arms Wide Open' (2000)
Answer: Creed
'With Arms Wide Open' was a major hit for American rock band Creed, formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994. The song, written by lead singer Scott Stapp about becoming a father, topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2000 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song and reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.
It became one of the band's signature tracks, alongside other hits like 'Higher', 'My Sacrifice' and 'One Last Breath', helping define the band's post-grunge sound in the early 2000s.
9. 'Tiger Feet' (1974)
Answer: Mud
'Tiger Feet' was a number one hit for British glam rock band Mud, formed in Carshalton, Greater London, England, in 1966. Written by hitmakers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, it topped the UK Singles Chart in 1974 and became one of the band's biggest hits.
The stomping beat and playful lyrics of 'Tiger Feet' helped define the glam era. Other Mud hits include 'Lonely This Christmas', 'Dyna-Mite', The Cat Crept In' and 'Oh Boy!'.
10. 'Head Over Heels' (1985)
Answer: Tears for Fears
The British band Tears for Fears, who formed in Bath, Somerset, in 1981, had a hit with the song 'Head Over Heels' in 1985. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, where it stayed for nine weeks.
'Head Over Heels' also peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. A few of their other singles include 'Mad World', 'Shout' and 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'.
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