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 23 June 1953? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine.
1954 🎤 Doris Day 🎵 Secret Love 🏢 Philips 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1954? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day.
1955 🎤 Eddie Calvert 🎵 Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1955? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1955 was Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) by Eddie Calvert.
1956 🎤 Pat Boone 🎵 I'll Be Home 🏢 London 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1956? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone.
1957 🎤 Johnnie Ray 🎵 Yes Tonight Josephine 🏢 Philips 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1957? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1957 was Yes Tonight Josephine by Johnnie Ray.
1958 🎤 Connie Francis 🎵 Who's Sorry Now 🏢 MGM 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1958? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis.
1959 🎤 Russ Conway 🎵 Roulette 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1959? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway.
1960 🎤 Eddie Cochran 🎵 Three Steps to Heaven 🏢 London 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1960? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1960 was Three Steps to Heaven by Eddie Cochran.
1961 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 Surrender 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1961? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley.
1962 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 Good Luck Charm 🏢 RCA 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1962? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1962 was Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley.
1963 🎤 Gerry & The Pacemakers 🎵 I Like It 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1963? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1963 was I Like It by Gerry & The Pacemakers.
1964 🎤 Cilla Black 🎵 You're My World (Il Mio Mondo) 🏢 Parlophone 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1964? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1964 was You're My World (Il Mio Mondo) by Cilla Black.
1965 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 Crying in the Chapel 🏢 RCA 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1965? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1965 was Crying in the Chapel by Elvis Presley.
1966 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 Paperback Writer 🏢 Parlophone 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1966? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1966 was Paperback Writer by The Beatles.
1967 🎤 Procol Harum 🎵 A Whiter Shade of Pale 🏢 Deram 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1967? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1967 was A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum.
1968 🎤 The Rolling Stones 🎵 Jumpin' Jack Flash 🏢 Decca 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1968? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1968 was Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones.
1969 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 The Ballad of John and Yoko 🏢 Apple 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1969? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1969 was The Ballad of John and Yoko by The Beatles.
1970 🎤 Mungo Jerry 🎵 In the Summertime 🏢 Dawn 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1970? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1970 was In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry.
1971 🎤 Middle of the Road 🎵 Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep 🏢 RCA 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1971? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1971 was Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep by Middle of the Road.
1972 🎤 Don McLean 🎵 Vincent 🏢 United Artists 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1972? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1972 was Vincent by Don McLean.
1973 🎤 10cc 🎵 Rubber Bullets 🏢 UK 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1973? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1973 was Rubber Bullets by 10cc.
1974 🎤 Charles Aznavour 🎵 She 🏢 Barclay 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1974? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1974 was She by Charles Aznavour.
1975 🎤 10cc 🎵 I'm Not in Love 🏢 Mercury 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1975? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1975 was I'm Not in Love by 10cc.
1976 🎤 Real Thing 🎵 You to Me Are Everything 🏢 Pye 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1976? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1976 was You to Me Are Everything by Real Thing.
1977 🎤 The Jacksons 🎵 Show You the Way to Go 🏢 Epic 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1977? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1977 was Show You the Way to Go by The Jacksons.
1978 🎤 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John 🎵 You're the One That I Want 🏢 RSO 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1978? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1978 was You're the One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
1979 🎤 Anita Ward 🎵 Ring My Bell 🏢 TK 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1979? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward.
1980 🎤 Don McLean 🎵 Crying 🏢 EMI 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1980? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1980 was Crying by Don McLean.
1981 🎤 Michael Jackson 🎵 One Day In Your Life 🏢 Motown 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1981? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1981 was One Day In Your Life by Michael Jackson.
1982 🎤 Charlene 🎵 I've Never Been to Me 🏢 Motown 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1982? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1982 was I've Never Been to Me by Charlene.
1983 🎤 The Police 🎵 Every Breath You Take 🏢 A&M 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1983? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1983 was Every Breath You Take by The Police.
1984 🎤 Frankie Goes to Hollywood 🎵 Two Tribes 🏢 ZTT 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1984? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1984 was Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
1985 🎤 Sister Sledge 🎵 Frankie 🏢 Atlantic 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1985? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge.
1986 🎤 Wham! 🎵 The Edge of Heaven 🏢 Epic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1986? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1986 was The Edge of Heaven by Wham!.
1987 🎤 The Firm 🎵 Star Trekkin' 🏢 Bark 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1987? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1987 was Star Trekkin' by The Firm.
1988 🎤 Bros 🎵 I Owe You Nothing 🏢 CBS 📅 2 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Originally released as their debut single in 1987 but failed to chart. Was remixed and re-released in 1988 after breakthrough song 'When Will I Be Famous'. What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1988? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1988 was I Owe You Nothing by Bros.
1989 🎤 Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler 🎵 Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) 🏢 Virgin 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1989? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1989 was Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler.
1990 🎤 Elton John 🎵 Sacrifice / Healing Hands 🏢 Rocket 📅 5 week(s) at number 1
Notes: This was a re-release (initially released in October 1989). This double A side was released in May 1990. What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1990? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1990 was Sacrifice / Healing Hands by Elton John.
1991 🎤 Jason Donovan 🎵 Any Dream Will Do 🏢 Really Useful 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1991? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1991 was Any Dream Will Do by Jason Donovan.
1992 🎤 Erasure 🎵 Abba-esque (EP) 🏢 Mute 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1992? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1992 was Abba-esque (EP) by Erasure.
1993 🎤 Gabrielle 🎵 Dreams 🏢 Go! Beat 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1993? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1993 was Dreams by Gabrielle.
1994 🎤 Wet Wet Wet 🎵 Love Is All Around 🏢 The Precious Organisation 📅 15 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1994? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1994 was Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet.
1995 🎤 Robson Green & Jerome Flynn 🎵 Unchained Melody / (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover 🏢 RCA 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1995? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1995 was Unchained Melody / (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover by Robson Green & Jerome Flynn.
1996 🎤 Fugees 🎵 Killing Me Softly 🏢 Columbia 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1996? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees.
1997 🎤 Puff Daddy & Faith Evans featuring 112 🎵 I'll Be Missing You 🏢 Puff Daddy 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1997? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans featuring 112.
1998 🎤 Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds 🎵 3 Lions '98 🏢 Epic 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1998? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1998 was 3 Lions '98 by Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds.
1999 🎤 Vengaboys 🎵 Boom Boom Boom Boom 🏢 Positiva 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 1999? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 1999 was Boom Boom Boom Boom by Vengaboys.
2000 🎤 Black Legend 🎵 You See the Trouble with Me 🏢 Eternal 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2000? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2000 was You See the Trouble with Me by Black Legend.
2001 🎤 Shaggy featuring Rayvon 🎵 Angel 🏢 MCA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2001? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2001 was Angel by Shaggy featuring Rayvon.
2002 🎤 Elvis Presley vs. JXL 🎵 A Little Less Conversation 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2002? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2002 was A Little Less Conversation by Elvis Presley vs. JXL.
2003 🎤 Evanescence 🎵 Bring Me to Life 🏢 Epic 📅 4 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Uncredited featuring Paul McCoy What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2003? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2003 was Bring Me to Life by Evanescence.
2004 🎤 Britney Spears 🎵 Everytime 🏢 Jive 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2004? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2004 was Everytime by Britney Spears.
2005 🎤 Crazy Frog 🎵 Axel F 🏢 Gusto 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2005? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2005 was Axel F by Crazy Frog.
2006 🎤 Nelly Furtado 🎵 Maneater 🏢 Geffen 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2006? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2006 was Maneater by Nelly Furtado.
2007 🎤 Rihanna featuring Jay-Z 🎵 Umbrella 🏢 Def Jam 📅 10 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2007? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z.
2008 🎤 Coldplay 🎵 Viva la Vida 🏢 Parlophone 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2008? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2008 was Viva la Vida by Coldplay.
2009 🎤 David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland 🎵 When Love Takes Over 🏢 Positiva 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2009? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2009 was When Love Takes Over by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland.
2010 🎤 Shout for England, featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden 🎵 Shout 🏢 Syco Music 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2010? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2010 was Shout by Shout for England, featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden.
2011 🎤 Example 🎵 Changed the Way You Kiss Me 🏢 Ministry of Sound 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2011? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2011 was Changed the Way You Kiss Me by Example.
2012 🎤 Cheryl 🎵 Call My Name 🏢 Polydor 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2012? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2012 was Call My Name by Cheryl.
2013 🎤 Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell 🎵 Blurred Lines 🏢 Interscope 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2013? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell.
2014 🎤 Ella Henderson 🎵 Ghost 🏢 Syco Music 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2014? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2014 was Ghost by Ella Henderson.
2015 🎤 Jason Derulo 🎵 Want to Want Me 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2015? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2015 was Want to Want Me by Jason Derulo.
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 23 June 2016? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2016 was One Dance by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla.
2017 🎤 Artists for Grenfell 🎵 Bridge over Troubled Water 🏢 Syco Music 📅 1 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Supergroup charity single for Grenfell fire What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2017? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2017 was Bridge over Troubled Water by Artists for Grenfell.
2018 🎤 Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato 🎵 Solo 🏢 Atlantic 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2018? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2018 was Solo by Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato.
2019 🎤 Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber 🎵 I Don't Care 🏢 Asylum/Atlantic/Def Jam 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2019? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2019 was I Don't Care by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.
2020 🎤 DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch 🎵 Rockstar 🏢 Interscope 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2020? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2020 was Rockstar by DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch.
2021 🎤 Olivia Rodrigo 🎵 Good 4 U 🏢 Geffen 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2021? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2021 was Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo.
2022 🎤 Kate Bush 🎵 Running Up That Hill 🏢 Fish People 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 23 June 2022? The song that was the UK number one on 23 June 2022 was Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush.
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.