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 🎤 Perry Como with The Ramblers 🎵 Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes 🏢 HMV 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1953? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1953 was Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes by Perry Como with The Ramblers.
1954 🎤 Eddie Calvert 🎵 Oh Mein Papa 🏢 Columbia 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1954? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert.
1955 🎤 Ruby Murray 🎵 Softly, Softly 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1955? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1955 was Softly, Softly by Ruby Murray.
1956 🎤 Dean Martin 🎵 Memories Are Made of This 🏢 Capitol 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1956? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1956 was Memories Are Made of This by Dean Martin.
1957 🎤 Tab Hunter 🎵 Young Love 🏢 London 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1957? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter.
1958 🎤 Perry Como 🎵 Magic Moments 🏢 RCA 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1958? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como.
1959 🎤 Shirley Bassey with Wally Stott & His Orchestra 🎵 As I Love You 🏢 Phillips 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1959? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1959 was As I Love You by Shirley Bassey with Wally Stott & His Orchestra.
1960 🎤 Anthony Newley 🎵 Why 🏢 Decca 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1960? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1960 was Why by Anthony Newley.
1961 🎤 The Everly Brothers 🎵 Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1961? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers.
1962 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 Can't Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1962? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1962 was Can't Help Falling in Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley.
1963 🎤 Frank Ifield 🎵 The Wayward Wind 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1963? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1963 was The Wayward Wind by Frank Ifield.
1964 🎤 Cilla Black 🎵 Anyone Who Had a Heart 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1964? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1964 was Anyone Who Had a Heart by Cilla Black.
1965 🎤 The Seekers 🎵 I'll Never Find Another You 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Released in 1964, hit number one in 1965 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1965? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1965 was I'll Never Find Another You by The Seekers.
1966 🎤 Nancy Sinatra 🎵 These Boots Are Made for Walkin' 🏢 Reprise 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1966? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1966 was These Boots Are Made for Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra.
1967 🎤 Engelbert Humperdinck 🎵 Release Me 🏢 Decca 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1967? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1967 was Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck.
1968 🎤 Esther and Abi Ofarim 🎵 Cinderella Rockefella 🏢 Philips 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1968? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1968 was Cinderella Rockefella by Esther and Abi Ofarim.
1969 🎤 Peter Sarstedt 🎵 Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? 🏢 United Artists 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1969? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1969 was Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? by Peter Sarstedt.
1970 🎤 Lee Marvin 🎵 Wand'rin' Star 🏢 Paramount 📅 3 week(s) at number 1
Notes: This is the 4:30 album version. The radio edit is 2:59. What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1970? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin.
1971 🎤 Mungo Jerry 🎵 Baby Jump 🏢 Dawn 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1971? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1971 was Baby Jump by Mungo Jerry.
1972 🎤 Chicory Tip 🎵 Son of My Father 🏢 CBS 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1972? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1972 was Son of My Father by Chicory Tip.
1973 🎤 Slade 🎵 Cum On Feel the Noize 🏢 Polydor 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1973? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1973 was Cum On Feel the Noize by Slade.
1974 🎤 Alvin Stardust 🎵 Jealous Mind 🏢 Magnet 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1974? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1974 was Jealous Mind by Alvin Stardust.
1975 🎤 Telly Savalas 🎵 If 🏢 MCA 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1975? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1975 was If by Telly Savalas.
1976 🎤 Tina Charles 🎵 I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance) 🏢 CBS 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1976? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1976 was I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance) by Tina Charles.
1977 🎤 Leo Sayer 🎵 When I Need You 🏢 Chrysalis 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1977? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1977 was When I Need You by Leo Sayer.
1978 🎤 ABBA 🎵 Take a Chance on Me 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1978? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1978 was Take a Chance on Me by ABBA.
1979 🎤 Bee Gees 🎵 Tragedy 🏢 RSO 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1979? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees.
1980 🎤 Blondie 🎵 Atomic 🏢 Chrysalis 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1980? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1980 was Atomic by Blondie.
1981 🎤 Joe Dolce Music Theatre 🎵 Shaddap You Face 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1981? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1981 was Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre.
1982 🎤 Tight Fit 🎵 The Lion Sleeps Tonight 🏢 Jive 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1982? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1982 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Tight Fit.
1983 🎤 Michael Jackson 🎵 Billie Jean 🏢 Epic 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1983? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1983 was Billie Jean by Michael Jackson.
1984 🎤 Nena 🎵 99 Red Balloons 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1
Notes: It is the 1984 English version that made it to UK number one, not the 1983 German version. What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1984? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1984 was 99 Red Balloons by Nena.
1985 🎤 Dead or Alive 🎵 You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) 🏢 Epic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1985? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive.
1986 🎤 Diana Ross 🎵 Chain Reaction 🏢 Capitol 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1986? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross.
1987 🎤 Ben E. King 🎵 Stand by Me 🏢 Atlantic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Originally released in 1961, was reissued in 1986 coinciding with the movie of the same name. In 1987 a Levi's jeans advert also used the song. What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1987? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1987 was Stand by Me by Ben E. King.
1988 🎤 Kylie Minogue 🎵 I Should Be So Lucky 🏢 PWL 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1988? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue.
1989 🎤 Simple Minds 🎵 Belfast Child 🏢 Virgin 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1989? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1989 was Belfast Child by Simple Minds.
1990 🎤 Beats International featuring Lindy Layton 🎵 Dub Be Good to Me 🏢 Go! Beat 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1990? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1990 was Dub Be Good to Me by Beats International featuring Lindy Layton.
1991 🎤 The Clash 🎵 Should I Stay or Should I Go 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1991? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1991 was Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash.
1992 🎤 Shakespears Sister 🎵 Stay 🏢 London 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1992? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1992 was Stay by Shakespears Sister.
1993 🎤 2 Unlimited 🎵 No Limit 🏢 PWL Continental 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1993? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1993 was No Limit by 2 Unlimited.
1994 🎤 Mariah Carey 🎵 Without You 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1994? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1994 was Without You by Mariah Carey.
1995 🎤 Celine Dion 🎵 Think Twice 🏢 Epic 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1995? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1995 was Think Twice by Celine Dion.
1996 🎤 Take That 🎵 How Deep Is Your Love 🏢 RCA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1996? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1996 was How Deep Is Your Love by Take That.
1997 🎤 No Doubt 🎵 Don't Speak 🏢 Interscope 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1997? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1997 was Don't Speak by No Doubt.
1998 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Frozen 🏢 Maverick 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1998? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1998 was Frozen by Madonna.
1999 🎤 Britney Spears 🎵 ...Baby One More Time 🏢 Jive 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 1999? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 1999 was ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears.
2000 🎤 All Saints 🎵 Pure Shores 🏢 London 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2000? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2000 was Pure Shores by All Saints.
2001 🎤 Atomic Kitten 🎵 Whole Again 🏢 Innocent 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2001? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2001 was Whole Again by Atomic Kitten.
2002 🎤 Will Young 🎵 Anything Is Possible / Evergreen 🏢 S 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2002? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2002 was Anything Is Possible / Evergreen by Will Young.
2003 🎤 Christina Aguilera 🎵 Beautiful 🏢 RCA 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2003? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2003 was Beautiful by Christina Aguilera.
2004 🎤 Peter Andre 🎵 Mysterious Girl 🏢 A&E 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2004? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2004 was Mysterious Girl by Peter Andre.
2005 🎤 Nelly featuring Tim McGraw 🎵 Over and Over 🏢 Curb/Universal 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2005? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2005 was Over and Over by Nelly featuring Tim McGraw.
2006 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Sorry 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2006? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2006 was Sorry by Madonna.
2007 🎤 Kaiser Chiefs 🎵 Ruby 🏢 B-Unique/Polydor 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2007? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2007 was Ruby by Kaiser Chiefs.
2008 🎤 Duffy 🎵 Mercy 🏢 A&M 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2008? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2008 was Mercy by Duffy.
2009 🎤 Kelly Clarkson 🎵 My Life Would Suck Without You 🏢 RCA 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2009? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2009 was My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson.
2010 🎤 Jason Derulo 🎵 In My Head 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2010? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2010 was In My Head by Jason Derulo.
2011 🎤 Adele 🎵 Someone Like You 🏢 XL Recordings 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2011? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele.
2012 🎤 Gotye featuring Kimbra 🎵 Somebody That I Used to Know 🏢 Samples 'n' Seconds Records / Universal Island Records 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2012? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2012 was Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye featuring Kimbra.
2013 🎤 Justin Timberlake 🎵 Mirrors 🏢 RCA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2013? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2013 was Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.
2014 🎤 Pharrell Williams 🎵 Happy 🏢 Back Lot 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2014? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2014 was Happy by Pharrell Williams.
2015 🎤 Ellie Goulding 🎵 Love Me like You Do 🏢 Polydor 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2015? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2015 was Love Me like You Do by Ellie Goulding.
2016 🎤 Lukas Graham 🎵 7 Years 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2016? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2016 was 7 Years by Lukas Graham.
2017 🎤 Ed Sheeran 🎵 Shape of You 🏢 Asylum 📅 13 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2017? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2017 was Shape of You by Ed Sheeran.
2018 🎤 Drake 🎵 God's Plan 🏢 Cash Money, Republic Records 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2018? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2018 was God's Plan by Drake.
2019 🎤 Lewis Capaldi 🎵 Someone You Loved 🏢 EMI 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2019? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2019 was Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi.
2020 🎤 The Weeknd 🎵 Blinding Lights 🏢 Republic Records 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2020? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2020 was Blinding Lights by The Weeknd.
2021 🎤 Olivia Rodrigo 🎵 Drivers License 🏢 Interscope 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2021? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2021 was Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo.
2022 🎤 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and cast of Encanto 🎵 We Don't Talk About Bruno 🏢 Walt Disney 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2022? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2022 was We Don't Talk About Bruno by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and cast of Encanto.
2023 🎤 Miley Cyrus 🎵 Flowers 🏢 Columbia 📅 10 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 03 March 2023? The song that was the UK number one on 03 March 2023 was Flowers by Miley Cyrus.
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.