'Telephone Line' is a song from the British band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), which originated in Birmingham, England, in 1970. The single was released in 1977 and got to number seven on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. A few of their other hits are 'Mr Blue Sky', 'Livin' Thing' and 'Sweet Talkin' Woman'.
2. 'Wichita Lineman' 1968
Answer: Glen Campbell
'Wichita Lineman' is a single that was recorded by the American Country singer Glen Campbell. He was born in 1936 in Billstown, Arkansas. When it was released in 1968, it reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Other hits of his are 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Southern Nights' and 'Galveston'. After suffering from Alzheimer's, he passed away aged 81 in 2017.
3. 'Telephone Man' 1977
Answer: Meri Wilson
'Telephone Man' is a novelty song by the singer Meri Wilson, who was born in Nagoya, Japan, in 1949. It was released as a single in 1977 and got to number six on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Other singles she released are 'Peter the Meter Reader' and 'Rub-a-Dub-Dub'. She was known for her suggestive lyrics!
4. 'Rikki Don't Lose That Number' 1979
Answer: Steely Dan
The American band Steely Dan got together in 1972 in New York. Their single 'Rikki Don't Lose That Number' was released in 1979 and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was less successful in the UK, however, as it peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart. Some of their other singles include 'Reelin' in the Years', 'Do It Again' and 'Deacon Blues'.
5. 'Hanging on the Telephone' 1979
Answer: Blondie
'Hanging on the Telephone' is a single recorded by the American band Blondie, which was formed in 1974 by vocalist Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, in New York City. It failed to chart in the U.S. when it was released in 1978. However, it got to number five on the UK Singles Chart. Other Blondie singles include 'Atomic', 'Rapture' and 'Heart of Glass'.
6. 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' 1984
Answer: Stevie Wonder
American singer Stevie Wonder was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in 1950. His single 'I Just Called to Say I Love You' was released in 1984 and topped the UK Singles Chart for six weeks. It also got to number one on The U.S. Billboard Hot 100, remaining there for three weeks.
It actually reached number one in over 20 countries. Other singles by him are 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' and 'Sir Duke'.
7. 'Telephone' 2010
Answer: Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga, whose birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, was born in New York City, U.S., in 1986. Her single 'Telephone' (featuring Beyonce) was released in 2010 and reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It got to number one in the UK, Ireland, Norway, Belgium and Denmark. Among her other singles are 'Poker Face', 'Born This Way' and 'Bad Romance'.
8. 'Ring Ring' 1973
Answer: ABBA
The single 'Ring Ring' was released by the Swedish group ABBA in 1973. It reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart and got to number two in their native country. Formed in Stockholm in 1972, they had many hit singles throughout their career, some of which are 'Waterloo', 'Fernando', and 'Dancing Queen'.
9. 'Operator' 1972
Answer: Jim Croce
American singer Jim Croce, born James Joseph Croce in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1943, recorded the song 'Operator (That's Not the Way it Feels)' in 1972. It reached number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Some of his other singles include 'Time in a Bottle', 'Bad Boy Leroy Brown 'and 'I Got a Name'. Tragically, at the age of 30, he was killed in a plane crash in 1973.
10. 'Hold the Line' 1978
Answer: Toto
'Hold the Line' is a single by the American band Toto, which formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1977. Released in 1978, it reached number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Some other singles from them are 'Africa', 'Roseanna' and 'I Won't Hold You Back'.
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