So what is this all about?
Well my local pub quiz has a music round, you see. Most of the time that round consists of listening to the first bit of a song and guessing the artist, but the songs will all be UK Number One hits on the day of the quiz ... usually. Since this is the only category that you can predict the questions, I made this to help me study for that one round.
That's right! Every week I use this to try and memorise all the number ones for the quiz day and then when it comes to quiz time, boom!
This is still very much a work-in-progress (especially as I manually add the YouTube links every week), so if you use this and see any errors definitely let me know! (Things in fuchsia are currently being developed ... gotta add the B-Sides)
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1953 🎤 Frankie Laine 🎵 I Believe 🏢 Philips 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1953? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine.
1954 🎤 The Stargazers 🎵 I See the Moon 🏢 Decca 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1954? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1954 was I See the Moon by The Stargazers.
1955 🎤 Tennessee Ernie Ford 🎵 Give Me Your Word 🏢 Capitol 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1955? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
1956 🎤 Winifred Atwell 🎵 The Poor People of Paris 🏢 Decca 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1956? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1956 was The Poor People of Paris by Winifred Atwell.
1957 🎤 Lonnie Donegan 🎵 Cumberland Gap 🏢 Pye Nixa 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1957? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan.
1958 🎤 Perry Como 🎵 Magic Moments 🏢 RCA 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1958? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como.
1959 🎤 Buddy Holly 🎵 It Doesn't Matter Anymore 🏢 Coral 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1959? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1959 was It Doesn't Matter Anymore by Buddy Holly.
1960 🎤 Lonnie Donegan 🎵 My Old Man's a Dustman 🏢 Pye 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1960? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1960 was My Old Man's a Dustman by Lonnie Donegan.
1961 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 Wooden Heart 🏢 RCA 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1961? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1961 was Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley.
1962 🎤 The Shadows 🎵 Wonderful Land 🏢 Columbia 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1962? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows.
1963 🎤 Gerry & The Pacemakers 🎵 How Do You Do It? 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1963? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers.
1964 🎤 Peter & Gordon 🎵 A World Without Love 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1964? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1964 was A World Without Love by Peter & Gordon.
1965 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 Ticket to Ride 🏢 Parlophone 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1965? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1965 was Ticket to Ride by The Beatles.
1966 🎤 The Spencer Davis Group 🎵 Somebody Help Me 🏢 Fontana 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1966? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group.
1967 🎤 Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra 🎵 Somethin' Stupid 🏢 Reprise 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1967? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1967 was Somethin' Stupid by Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra.
1968 🎤 Louis Armstrong 🎵 What a Wonderful World / Cabaret 🏢 HMV 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1968? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1968 was What a Wonderful World / Cabaret by Louis Armstrong.
1969 🎤 The Beatles with Billy Preston 🎵 Get Back 🏢 Apple 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1969? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles with Billy Preston.
1970 🎤 Dana 🎵 All Kinds of Everything 🏢 Rex 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1970? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1970 was All Kinds of Everything by Dana.
1971 🎤 T. Rex 🎵 Hot Love 🏢 Fly 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1971? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1971 was Hot Love by T. Rex.
1972 🎤 (The Military Band of the) Royal Scots Dragoon Guards 🎵 Amazing Grace 🏢 RCA 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1972? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1972 was Amazing Grace by (The Military Band of the) Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
1973 🎤 Dawn featuring Tony Orlando 🎵 Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree 🏢 Bell 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1973? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1973 was Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando.
1974 🎤 Terry Jacks 🎵 Seasons in the Sun 🏢 Bell 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1974? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1974 was Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks.
1975 🎤 Bay City Rollers 🎵 Bye Bye Baby 🏢 Bell 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1975? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers.
1976 🎤 Brotherhood of Man 🎵 Save Your Kisses for Me 🏢 Pye 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1976? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1976 was Save Your Kisses for Me by Brotherhood of Man.
1977 🎤 ABBA 🎵 Knowing Me, Knowing You 🏢 Epic 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1977? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by ABBA.
1978 🎤 Bee Gees 🎵 Night Fever 🏢 RSO 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1978? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1978 was Night Fever by Bee Gees.
1979 🎤 Art Garfunkel 🎵 Bright Eyes 🏢 CBS 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1979? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel.
1980 🎤 Blondie 🎵 Call Me 🏢 Chrysalis 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1980? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1980 was Call Me by Blondie.
1981 🎤 Bucks Fizz 🎵 Making Your Mind Up 🏢 RCA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1981? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz.
1982 🎤 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder 🎵 Ebony and Ivory 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1982? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1982 was Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
1983 🎤 Spandau Ballet 🎵 True 🏢 Chrysalis 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1983? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet.
1984 🎤 Lionel Richie 🎵 Hello 🏢 Motown 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1984? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie.
1985 🎤 USA for Africa 🎵 We Are the World 🏢 CBS 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1985? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1985 was We Are the World by USA for Africa.
1986 🎤 George Michael 🎵 A Different Corner 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1986? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael.
1987 🎤 Madonna 🎵 La Isla Bonita 🏢 Sire 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1987? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna.
1988 🎤 S-Express 🎵 Theme from S-Express 🏢 Rhythm King 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1988? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1988 was Theme from S-Express by S-Express.
1989 🎤 The Bangles 🎵 Eternal Flame 🏢 CBS 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1989? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1989 was Eternal Flame by The Bangles.
1990 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Vogue 🏢 Sire 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1990? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1990 was Vogue by Madonna.
1991 🎤 Chesney Hawkes 🎵 The One and Only 🏢 Chrysalis 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1991? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1991 was The One and Only by Chesney Hawkes.
1992 🎤 Right Said Fred 🎵 Deeply Dippy 🏢 Tug 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1992? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1992 was Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred.
1993 🎤 The Bluebells 🎵 Young at Heart 🏢 London 📅 4 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Originally released in 1984, was re-released in 1993 after featuring in an advert for a Volkswagen Golf. What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1993? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1993 was Young at Heart by The Bluebells.
1994 🎤 Prince 🎵 The Most Beautiful Girl in the World 🏢 NPG 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1994? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1994 was The Most Beautiful Girl in the World by Prince.
1995 🎤 Take That 🎵 Back for Good 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1995? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1995 was Back for Good by Take That.
1996 🎤 Mark Morrison 🎵 Return of the Mack 🏢 WEA 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1996? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1996 was Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison.
1997 🎤 R. Kelly 🎵 I Believe I Can Fly 🏢 Jive 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1997? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly.
1998 🎤 Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins 🎵 It's Like That 🏢 Sm:)e Communications 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1998? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1998 was It's Like That by Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins.
1999 🎤 Martine McCutcheon 🎵 Perfect Moment 🏢 Innocent 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 1999? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 1999 was Perfect Moment by Martine McCutcheon.
2000 🎤 Fragma 🎵 Toca's Miracle 🏢 Positiva 📅 2 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Features vocals from Coco Star. What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2000? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2000 was Toca's Miracle by Fragma.
2001 🎤 Destiny's Child 🎵 Survivor 🏢 Columbia 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2001? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2001 was Survivor by Destiny's Child.
2002 🎤 Oasis 🎵 The Hindu Times 🏢 Big Brother 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2002? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2002 was The Hindu Times by Oasis.
2003 🎤 Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham 🎵 Make Luv 🏢 Positiva 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2003? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham.
2004 🎤 Eamon 🎵 Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back) 🏢 Jive 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2004? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2004 was Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon.
2005 🎤 Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay 🎵 (Is This the Way to) Amarillo 🏢 Universal Music TV 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2005? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2005 was (Is This the Way to) Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay.
2006 🎤 Gnarls Barkley 🎵 Crazy 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2006? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
2007 🎤 Beyoncé & Shakira 🎵 Beautiful Liar 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2007? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyoncé & Shakira.
2008 🎤 Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland 🎵 4 Minutes 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2008? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2008 was 4 Minutes by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
2009 🎤 Calvin Harris 🎵 I'm Not Alone 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2009? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2009 was I'm Not Alone by Calvin Harris.
2010 🎤 Usher featuring will.i.am 🎵 OMG 🏢 LaFace 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2010? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2010 was OMG by Usher featuring will.i.am.
2011 🎤 LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock 🎵 Party Rock Anthem 🏢 Interscope 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2011? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock.
2012 🎤 Carly Rae Jepsen 🎵 Call Me Maybe 🏢 Interscope 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2012? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.
2013 🎤 Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre 🎵 Waiting All Night 🏢 Asylum, Black Butter 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2013? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2013 was Waiting All Night by Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre.
2014 🎤 Kiesza 🎵 Hideaway 🏢 Lokal Legend 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2014? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2014 was Hideaway by Kiesza.
2015 🎤 Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth 🎵 See You Again 🏢 Atlantic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2015? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2015 was See You Again by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth.
2016 🎤 Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla 🎵 One Dance 🏢 Cash Money, Republic Records 📅 15 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2016? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2016 was One Dance by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla.
2017 🎤 Ed Sheeran 🎵 Shape of You 🏢 Asylum 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2017? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2017 was Shape of You by Ed Sheeran.
2018 🎤 Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa 🎵 One Kiss 🏢 Columbia/Warner Brothers 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2018? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2018 was One Kiss by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa.
2019 🎤 Lil Nas X 🎵 Old Town Road 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2019? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2019 was Old Town Road by Lil Nas X.
2020 🎤 Michael Ball, Captain Tom Moore and The NHS Voices of Care Choir 🎵 You'll Never Walk Alone 🏢 Decca 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2020? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2020 was You'll Never Walk Alone by Michael Ball, Captain Tom Moore and The NHS Voices of Care Choir.
2021 🎤 Lil Nas X 🎵 Montero (Call Me by Your Name) 🏢 Columbia 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2021? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2021 was Montero (Call Me by Your Name) by Lil Nas X.
2022 🎤 Harry Styles 🎵 As It Was 🏢 Columbia 📅 10 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2022? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2022 was As It Was by Harry Styles.
2023 🎤 Lewis Capaldi 🎵 Wish You The Best 🏢 Vertigo 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 24 April 2023? The song that was the UK number one on 24 April 2023 was Wish You The Best by Lewis Capaldi.
2023 🎤 Lewis Capaldi 🎵 Wish You The Best 🏢 Vertigo 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 26 April 2023? The song that was the UK number one on 26 April 2023 was Wish You The Best by Lewis Capaldi.