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 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1953? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine.
1954 🎤 David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra 🎵 Cara Mia 🏢 Decca 📅 10 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1954? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra.
1955 🎤 Slim Whitman 🎵 Rose Marie 🏢 London 📅 11 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1955? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman.
1956 🎤 Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers 🎵 Why Do Fools Fall in Love 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Released as by 'The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon' What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1956? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1956 was Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers.
1957 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 All Shook Up 🏢 RCA 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1957? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley.
1958 🎤 The Everly Brothers 🎵 All I Have to Do Is Dream / Claudette 🏢 London 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1958? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1958 was All I Have to Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers.
1959 🎤 Cliff Richard and The Drifters (The Shadows) 🎵 Living Doll 🏢 Columbia 📅 6 week(s) at number 1
Notes: The Drifters went on to be known as The Shadows What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1959? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard and The Drifters (The Shadows).
1960 🎤 Cliff Richard and The Shadows 🎵 Please Don't Tease 🏢 Columbia 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1960? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard and The Shadows.
1961 🎤 The Everly Brothers 🎵 Temptation 🏢 Warner Bros. 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1961? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1961 was Temptation by The Everly Brothers.
1962 🎤 Frank Ifield 🎵 I Remember You 🏢 Columbia 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1962? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1962 was I Remember You by Frank Ifield.
1963 🎤 Frank Ifield 🎵 Confessin' (That I Love You) 🏢 Columbia 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1963? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1963 was Confessin' (That I Love You) by Frank Ifield.
1964 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 A Hard Day's Night 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1964? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1964 was A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles.
1965 🎤 The Byrds 🎵 Mr. Tambourine Man 🏢 CBS 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1965? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1965 was Mr. Tambourine Man by The Byrds.
1966 🎤 Chris Farlowe 🎵 Out of Time 🏢 Immediate 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1966? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1966 was Out of Time by Chris Farlowe.
1967 🎤 The Beatles 🎵 All You Need Is Love 🏢 Parlophone 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1967? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1967 was All You Need Is Love by The Beatles.
1968 🎤 Tommy James and the Shondells 🎵 Mony Mony 🏢 Major Minor 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1968? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1968 was Mony Mony by Tommy James and the Shondells.
1969 🎤 The Rolling Stones 🎵 Honky Tonk Women 🏢 Decca 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1969? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones.
1970 🎤 Elvis Presley 🎵 The Wonder of You 🏢 RCA 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1970? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1970 was The Wonder of You by Elvis Presley.
1971 🎤 T. Rex 🎵 Get It On 🏢 Fly 📅 4 week(s) at number 1
Notes: In the USA it was retitled as Bang a Gong (Get It On) to avoid confusion with the 1971 Chase song of the same name. What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1971? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1971 was Get It On by T. Rex.
1972 🎤 Donny Osmond 🎵 Puppy Love 🏢 MGM 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1972? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1972 was Puppy Love by Donny Osmond.
1973 🎤 Gary Glitter 🎵 I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) 🏢 Bell 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1973? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1973 was I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) by Gary Glitter.
1974 🎤 George McCrae 🎵 Rock Your Baby 🏢 Jay Boy 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1974? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1974 was Rock Your Baby by George McCrae.
1975 🎤 Bay City Rollers 🎵 Give a Little Love 🏢 Bell 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1975? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1975 was Give a Little Love by Bay City Rollers.
1976 🎤 Elton John & Kiki Dee 🎵 Don't Go Breaking My Heart 🏢 Rocket 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1976? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1976 was Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Elton John & Kiki Dee.
1977 🎤 Donna Summer 🎵 I Feel Love 🏢 GTO/Casablanca 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1977? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1977 was I Feel Love by Donna Summer.
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 31 July 1978? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1978 was You're the One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
1979 🎤 The Boomtown Rats 🎵 I Don't Like Mondays 🏢 Ensign 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1979? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats.
1980 🎤 Odyssey 🎵 Use It Up and Wear It Out 🏢 RCA 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1980? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1980 was Use It Up and Wear It Out by Odyssey.
1981 🎤 Shakin' Stevens 🎵 Green Door 🏢 Epic 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1981? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens.
1982 🎤 Irene Cara 🎵 Fame 🏢 RSO 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1982? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1982 was Fame by Irene Cara.
1983 🎤 Paul Young 🎵 Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) 🏢 CBS 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1983? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1983 was Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) by Paul Young.
1984 🎤 Frankie Goes to Hollywood 🎵 Two Tribes 🏢 ZTT 📅 9 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1984? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1984 was Two Tribes by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
1985 🎤 Madonna 🎵 Into the Groove 🏢 Sire 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1985? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1985 was Into the Groove by Madonna.
1986 🎤 Chris de Burgh 🎵 The Lady in Red 🏢 A&M 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1986? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1986 was The Lady in Red by Chris de Burgh.
1987 🎤 Los Lobos 🎵 La Bamba 🏢 Slash 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1987? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos.
1988 🎤 Yazz and the Plastic Population 🎵 The Only Way Is Up 🏢 Big Life 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1988? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz and the Plastic Population.
1989 🎤 Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers 🎵 Swing the Mood 🏢 Music Factory Dance 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1989? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1989 was Swing the Mood by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers.
1990 🎤 Partners in Kryme 🎵 Turtle Power 🏢 SBK 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1990? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1990 was Turtle Power by Partners in Kryme.
1991 🎤 Bryan Adams 🎵 (Everything I Do) I Do It for You 🏢 A&M 📅 16 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1991? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1991 was (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams.
1992 🎤 Jimmy Nail 🎵 Ain't No Doubt 🏢 East West 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1992? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1992 was Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail.
1993 🎤 Take That 🎵 Pray 🏢 RCA 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1993? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1993 was Pray by Take That.
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 31 July 1994? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1994 was Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet.
1995 🎤 Take That 🎵 Never Forget 🏢 RCA 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1995? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1995 was Never Forget by Take That.
1996 🎤 Spice Girls 🎵 Wannabe 🏢 Virgin 📅 7 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1996? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1996 was Wannabe by Spice Girls.
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 31 July 1997? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans featuring 112.
1998 🎤 Spice Girls 🎵 Viva Forever 🏢 Virgin 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1998? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1998 was Viva Forever by Spice Girls.
1999 🎤 Ricky Martin 🎵 Livin' la Vida Loca 🏢 Columbia 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 1999? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 1999 was Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin.
2000 🎤 Craig David 🎵 7 Days 🏢 Wildstar 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2000? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David.
2001 🎤 Atomic Kitten 🎵 Eternal Flame 🏢 Innocent 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2001? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2001 was Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten.
2002 🎤 Gareth Gates 🎵 Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake) 🏢 S 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2002? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2002 was Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake) by Gareth Gates.
2003 🎤 Daniel Bedingfield 🎵 Never Gonna Leave Your Side 🏢 Polydor 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2003? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2003 was Never Gonna Leave Your Side by Daniel Bedingfield.
2004 🎤 The Streets 🎵 Dry Your Eyes 🏢 679/Locked On 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2004? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2004 was Dry Your Eyes by The Streets.
2005 🎤 James Blunt 🎵 You're Beautiful 🏢 Atlantic 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2005? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2005 was You're Beautiful by James Blunt.
2006 🎤 Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean 🎵 Hips Don't Lie 🏢 Epic 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2006? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean.
2007 🎤 Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E. 🎵 The Way I Are 🏢 Interscope 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2007? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E..
2008 🎤 Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome 🎵 Dance wiv Me 🏢 Dirtee Stank 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2008? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2008 was Dance wiv Me by Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome.
2009 🎤 JLS 🎵 Beat Again 🏢 Epic 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2009? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2009 was Beat Again by JLS.
2010 🎤 Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP 🎵 We No Speak Americano 🏢 AATW, Sweat It Out 📅 1 week(s) at number 1
Notes: Samples 1956 Italian song (though sung in Neapolitan) Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano by Renato Carosone What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2010? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2010 was We No Speak Americano by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP.
2011 🎤 JLS featuring Dev 🎵 She Makes Me Wanna 🏢 Epic 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2011? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2011 was She Makes Me Wanna by JLS featuring Dev.
2012 🎤 Florence and the Machine 🎵 Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris remix) 🏢 Island 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2012? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2012 was Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris remix) by Florence and the Machine.
2013 🎤 Avicii 🎵 Wake Me Up 🏢 Mercury 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2013? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2013 was Wake Me Up by Avicii.
2014 🎤 Cheryl Cole featuring Tinie Tempah 🎵 Crazy Stupid Love 🏢 Polydor 📅 1 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2014? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2014 was Crazy Stupid Love by Cheryl Cole featuring Tinie Tempah.
2015 🎤 Little Mix 🎵 Black Magic 🏢 Syco Music 📅 3 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2015? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2015 was Black Magic by Little Mix.
2016 🎤 Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ 🎵 Cold Water 🏢 Because Music 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2016? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2016 was Cold Water by Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ.
2017 🎤 Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber 🎵 Despacito (Remix) 🏢 Republic Records 📅 2 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2017? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2017 was Despacito (Remix) by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber.
2018 🎤 Drake 🎵 In My Feelings 🏢 Cash Money, Republic Records 📅 4 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2018? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2018 was In My Feelings by Drake.
2019 🎤 Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello 🎵 Señorita 🏢 EMI, Syco 📅 5 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2019? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2019 was Señorita by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
2020 🎤 Joel Corry featuring MNEK 🎵 Head & Heart 🏢 Asylum/Perfect Havoc 📅 6 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2020? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2020 was Head & Heart by Joel Corry featuring MNEK.
2021 🎤 Ed Sheeran 🎵 Bad Habits 🏢 Asylum 📅 11 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2021? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2021 was Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran.
2022 🎤 LF System 🎵 Afraid to Feel 🏢 Warner Records 📅 8 week(s) at number 1 What song was the UK number one on 31 July 2022? The song that was the UK number one on 31 July 2022 was Afraid to Feel by LF System.
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.