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 🎤 Guy Mitchell 🎵 She Wears Red Feathers 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1953? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1953 was She Wears Red Feathers by Guy Mitchell.
1954 🎤 The Stargazers 🎵 I See the Moon 🏢 Decca 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1954? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1955? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
1956 🎤 The Dream Weavers 🎵 It's Almost Tomorrow 🏢 Brunswick 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1956? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dream Weavers.
1957 🎤 Tab Hunter 🎵 Young Love 🏢 London 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1957? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 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 08 April 1958? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1958 was Magic Moments by Perry Como.
1959 🎤 Russ Conway 🎵 Side Saddle 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1959? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway.
1960 🎤 Lonnie Donegan 🎵 My Old Man's a Dustman 🏢 Pye 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1960? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1961? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1962? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows.
1963 🎤 Cliff Richard and The Shadows 🎵 Summer Holiday 🏢 Columbia 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1963? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1963 was Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.
1964 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 Can't Buy Me Love 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1964? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1964 was Can't Buy Me Love by The Beatles.
1965 🎤 Unit 4 + 2 🎵 Concrete and Clay 🏢 Decca 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1965? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1965 was Concrete and Clay by Unit 4 + 2.
1966 🎤 The Walker Brothers 🎵 The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore 🏢 Philips 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1966? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers.
1967 🎤 Engelbert Humperdinck 🎵 Release Me 🏢 Decca 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1967? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1967 was Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck.
1968 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 Lady Madonna 🏢 Parlophone 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1968? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1968 was Lady Madonna by The Beatles.
1969 🎤 Marvin Gaye 🎵 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 🏢 Tamla Motown 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1969? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1969 was I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye.
1970 🎤 Simon & Garfunkel 🎵 Bridge over Troubled Water 🏢 CBS 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1970? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1970 was Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel.
1971 🎤 T. Rex 🎵 Hot Love 🏢 Fly 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1971? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1971 was Hot Love by T. Rex.
1972 🎤 Nilsson 🎵 Without You 🏢 RCA 📅 5 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Harry Nilsson, credited as just Nilsson What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1972? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1972 was Without You by Nilsson.
1973 🎤 Gilbert O'Sullivan 🎵 Get Down 🏢 MAM 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1973? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1973 was Get Down by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
1974 🎤 Terry Jacks 🎵 Seasons in the Sun 🏢 Bell 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1974? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1975? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1976? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1977? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1977 was Knowing Me, Knowing You by ABBA.
1978 🎤 Brian and Michael 🎵 Matchstalk Men & Matchstalk Cats & Dogs 🏢 Pye 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1978? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1978 was Matchstalk Men & Matchstalk Cats & Dogs by Brian and Michael.
1979 🎤 Art Garfunkel 🎵 Bright Eyes 🏢 CBS 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1979? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel.
1980 🎤 The Detroit Spinners 🎵 Working My Way Back to You – Forgive Me Girl 🏢 Atlantic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1980? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1980 was Working My Way Back to You – Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners.
1981 🎤 Shakin' Stevens 🎵 This Ole House 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1981? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1981 was This Ole House by Shakin' Stevens.
1982 🎤 Goombay Dance Band 🎵 Seven Tears 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1982? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1982 was Seven Tears by Goombay Dance Band.
1983 🎤 David Bowie 🎵 Let's Dance 🏢 EMI America 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1983? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1983 was Let's Dance by David Bowie.
1984 🎤 Lionel Richie 🎵 Hello 🏢 Motown 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1984? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1984 was Hello by Lionel Richie.
1985 🎤 Philip Bailey (duet with Phil Collins) 🎵 Easy Lover 🏢 CBS 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1985? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1985 was Easy Lover by Philip Bailey (duet with Phil Collins).
1986 🎤 Cliff Richard and The Young Ones 🎵 Living Doll 🏢 WEA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1986? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1986 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard and The Young Ones.
1987 🎤 Ferry Aid 🎵 Let It Be 🏢 CBS 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1987? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1987 was Let It Be by Ferry Aid.
1988 🎤 Pet Shop Boys 🎵 Heart 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1988? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys.
1989 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Like a Prayer 🏢 Sire 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1989? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1989 was Like a Prayer by Madonna.
1990 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Vogue 🏢 Sire 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1990? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1991? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1991 was The One and Only by Chesney Hawkes.
1992 🎤 Shakespears Sister 🎵 Stay 🏢 London 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1992? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1992 was Stay by Shakespears Sister.
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 08 April 1993? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1993 was Young at Heart by The Bluebells.
1994 🎤 Take That 🎵 Everything Changes 🏢 RCA 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1994? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1994 was Everything Changes by Take That.
1995 🎤 Take That 🎵 Back for Good 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1995? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1995 was Back for Good by Take That.
1996 🎤 The Prodigy 🎵 Firestarter 🏢 XL Recordings 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1996? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1996 was Firestarter by The Prodigy.
1997 🎤 R. Kelly 🎵 I Believe I Can Fly 🏢 Jive 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1997? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 1998? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1998 was It's Like That by Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins.
1999 🎤 Mr. Oizo 🎵 Flat Beat 🏢 F Communications 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 1999? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 1999 was Flat Beat by Mr. Oizo.
2000 🎤 Westlife 🎵 Fool Again 🏢 RCA 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2000? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2000 was Fool Again by Westlife.
2001 🎤 Emma Bunton 🎵 What Took You So Long? 🏢 Virgin 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2001? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2001 was What Took You So Long? by Emma Bunton.
2002 🎤 Gareth Gates 🎵 Unchained Melody 🏢 S 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2002? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2002 was Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates.
2003 🎤 Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham 🎵 Make Luv 🏢 Positiva 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2003? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2003 was Make Luv by Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham.
2004 🎤 McFly 🎵 Five Colours in Her Hair 🏢 Universal 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2004? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2004 was Five Colours in Her Hair by McFly.
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 08 April 2005? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 2006? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2006 was Crazy by Gnarls Barkley.
2007 🎤 The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin 🎵 I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) 🏢 EMI 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2007? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2007 was I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin.
2008 🎤 Estelle featuring Kanye West 🎵 American Boy 🏢 Atlantic/HomeSchool 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2008? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2008 was American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West.
2009 🎤 Lady Gaga 🎵 Poker Face 🏢 Interscope/Polydor 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2009? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2009 was Poker Face by Lady Gaga.
2010 🎤 Scouting for Girls 🎵 This Ain't a Love Song 🏢 Epic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2010? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2010 was This Ain't a Love Song by Scouting for Girls.
2011 🎤 Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull 🎵 On the Floor 🏢 Def Jam 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2011? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2011 was On the Floor by Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull.
2012 🎤 Carly Rae Jepsen 🎵 Call Me Maybe 🏢 Interscope 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2012? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.
2013 🎤 Duke Dumont featuring A*M*E 🎵 Need U (100%) 🏢 Ministry of Sound 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2013? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2013 was Need U (100%) by Duke Dumont featuring A*M*E.
2014 🎤 Aloe Blacc 🎵 The Man 🏢 Interscope 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2014? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2014 was The Man by Aloe Blacc.
2015 🎤 Jess Glynne 🎵 Hold My Hand 🏢 East West Records/Warner Music 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2015? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2015 was Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne.
2016 🎤 Mike Posner 🎵 I Took a Pill in Ibiza 🏢 Island 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2016? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2016 was I Took a Pill in Ibiza by Mike Posner.
2017 🎤 Ed Sheeran 🎵 Shape of You 🏢 Asylum 📅 13 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2017? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2017 was Shape of You by Ed Sheeran.
2018 🎤 Lil Dicky featuring Chris Brown 🎵 Freaky Friday 🏢 Dirty Burd 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2018? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2018 was Freaky Friday by Lil Dicky featuring Chris Brown.
2019 🎤 Lewis Capaldi 🎵 Someone You Loved 🏢 EMI 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2019? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 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 08 April 2020? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2020 was Blinding Lights by The Weeknd.
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 08 April 2021? The song that was the UK number one on 08 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 08 April 2022? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2022 was As It Was by Harry Styles.
2023 🎤 Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding 🎵 Miracle 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 08 April 2023? The song that was the UK number one on 08 April 2023 was Miracle by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding.
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.