The Number One Hits Legacy Quiz

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The Number One Hits Legacy Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge on the historic tracks that conquered the global music charts and defined generations of pop culture.

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The 100 questions

  1. Which teenage pop star made history in 1998 when her debut single "...Baby One More Time" topped the Billboard Hot 100?

    • Britney Spears
    • Christina Aguilera
    • Jessica Simpson
    • Mandy Moore

  2. What British group reached number one on the UK Singles Chart with their iconic 1996 debut single "Wannabe"?

    • Spice Girls
    • All Saints
    • Bananarama
    • Sugababes

  3. In what year did Whitney Houston release her self-titled debut studio album, which eventually generated three number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  4. Cardi B became the first female solo rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100 in nearly 20 years with her debut commercial single. What was the title of this song?

    • Bodak Yellow
    • I Like It
    • WAP
    • Money

  5. What is the stage name of the American singer-songwriter who became the first artist born in the 2000s to have a number-one album, achieving this with her 2019 debut "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"?

    Answer with a letter.

  6. Which legendary British rock band reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1964?

    • The Beatles
    • The Rolling Stones
    • The Who
    • The Kinks

  7. How many consecutive weeks did Lil Nas X's debut chart-topping single "Old Town Road" spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, setting an all-time record?

    Answer with a number.

  8. Which American singer's debut single "Vision of Love" kicked off a historic run of five consecutive debut singles reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    • Mariah Carey
    • Whitney Houston
    • Celine Dion
    • Janet Jackson

  9. Name the English singer-songwriter whose debut studio album "+" (Plus) topped the UK Albums Chart in 2011, launching a career of global chart-toppers.

    Answer with a letter.

  10. Olivia Rodrigo's debut single became a massive global phenomenon, spending eight consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021. What was the name of this track?

    • Drivers License
    • Deja Vu
    • Good 4 U
    • Brutal

  11. Released in tribute to Princess Diana, Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind 1997' became the best-selling physical single in history. Which producer, who had worked extensively with The Beatles, produced this historic track?

    • George Martin
    • Quincy Jones
    • Phil Spector
    • Rick Rubin

  12. Whitney Houston's powerhouse cover of 'I Will Always Love You' spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold millions of physical copies. Who wrote this legendary song?

    • Dolly Parton
    • Carole King
    • Diane Warren
    • Joni Mitchell

  13. The 1985 charity single 'We Are the World' sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Who were the two primary co-writers of this historic anthem?

    • Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
    • Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney
    • Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan
    • Quincy Jones and Prince

  14. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling physical single of all time worldwide, 'White Christmas' was written by which iconic American songwriter?

    • Irving Berlin
    • Cole Porter
    • George Gershwin
    • Richard Rodgers

  15. Selling over 5 million copies in 1995, Coolio's chart-topping hit 'Gangsta's Paradise' heavily samples the 1976 song 'Pastime Paradise' by which legendary artist?

    • Stevie Wonder
    • Marvin Gaye
    • Al Green
    • Bill Withers

  16. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one of the few singles to sell over a million copies in the UK in two entirely separate runs. Which opera singer did Freddie Mercury famously duet with on the 1987 track 'Barcelona'?

    • Montserrat Caballé
    • Maria Callas
    • Kiri Te Kanawa
    • Sarah Brightman

  17. In what year did Bryan Adams dominate the global charts with his million-selling theme from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, '(Everything I Do) I Do It for You'?

    Answer with a number.

  18. Widely considered the first rock and roll single to sell millions of copies worldwide, 'Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley & His Comets hit number one on the Billboard charts in what year?

    Answer with a number.

  19. Name the Irish singer-songwriter and activist who co-organized the 1984 charity supergroup Band Aid alongside Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.

    Answer with a letter.

  20. This Swedish record producer and songwriter wrote and co-produced Britney Spears' debut million-selling number-one smash '...Baby One More Time' in 1998.

    Answer with a letter.

  21. Who was the featured female vocalist on Gotye's 2012 global chart-topping hit 'Somebody That I Used to Know'?

    • Kimbra
    • Lorde
    • Sia
    • Feist

  22. The 1974 instrumental number-one hit 'TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)' by MFSB served as the theme song for which iconic television show?

    • Soul Train
    • American Bandstand
    • The Midnight Special
    • Showtime at the Apollo

  23. Which artist topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990 with 'Ice Ice Baby', widely credited as the first hip-hop single to top the chart?

    • Vanilla Ice
    • MC Hammer
    • Snow
    • Gerardo

  24. The 1997 chart-topping hit 'Tubthumping' (often referred to as 'I Get Knocked Down') was the signature song of which British band?

    • Chumbawamba
    • Smash Mouth
    • Semisonic
    • The Verve Pipe

  25. Which disco studio group reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980 with the multi-platinum hit 'Funkytown'?

    • Lipps Inc.
    • Wild Cherry
    • A Taste of Honey
    • Silver Convention

  26. Which German band topped the global charts in 1984 with the anti-war protest song '99 Luftballons'?

    • Nena
    • Falco
    • Trio
    • Alphaville

  27. In what year did the novelty dance hit 'Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)' by Los Del Rio spend 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  28. In what year did the novelty track 'Disco Duck' by radio DJ Rick Dees hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  29. Name the Canadian reggae singer who topped the US Billboard charts for seven weeks in 1993 with the fast-tempo hit 'Informer'.

    Answer with a letter.

  30. Name the Jamaican-born singer who achieved a massive global number-one hit in 1974 with the novelty disco track 'Kung Fu Fighting'.

    Answer with a letter.

  31. In 1964, which legendary British band achieved the first simultaneous transatlantic number one with their hit single 'I Want to Hold Your Hand'?

    • The Beatles
    • The Rolling Stones
    • The Who
    • The Kinks

  32. Which female artist spent 10 weeks at #1 in the US and 9 weeks at #1 in the UK in 1992 with her iconic cover of 'I Will Always Love You'?

    • Mariah Carey
    • Whitney Houston
    • Celine Dion
    • Janet Jackson

  33. What 1983 synth-pop hit by Eurythmics reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became their signature transatlantic smash?

    • Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
    • Here Comes the Rain Again
    • Would I Lie to You?
    • Love Is a Stranger

  34. Which Adele album, featuring the transatlantic #1 single 'Rolling in the Deep', topped both the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart in 2011?

    • 19
    • 21
    • 25
    • 30

  35. Which 1997 tribute single by Elton John became one of the best-selling singles of all time, topping both the US and UK charts for weeks?

    • Candle in the Wind 1997
    • Can You Feel the Love Tonight
    • Rocket Man
    • Don't Go Breaking My Heart

  36. What 1970 song by Simon & Garfunkel swept the Grammy Awards and topped both the US and UK singles charts simultaneously?

    • Bridge over Troubled Water
    • The Sound of Silence
    • Mrs. Robinson
    • The Boxer

  37. In what year did Blondie achieve their first transatlantic #1 hit with the disco-infused track 'Heart of Glass'?

    Answer with a number.

  38. In what year did Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor top both the US and UK charts with her cover of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U'?

    Answer with a number.

  39. Name the Canadian songstress who achieved a massive transatlantic number one hit with the 1997 Titanic theme song 'My Heart Will Go On'.

    Answer with a letter.

  40. Name the American pop star who achieved her first transatlantic solo number one hit in 1998 with her debut single '...Baby One More Time'.

    Answer with a letter.

  41. Which Michael Jackson track from the Thriller album spent seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983 and popularized his famous 'moonwalk' dance?

    • Beat It
    • Billie Jean
    • Thriller
    • Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

  42. Which female pop icon scored her signature number-one hit in 1983 with the feminist anthem 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'?

    • Madonna
    • Cyndi Lauper
    • Pat Benatar
    • Tina Turner

  43. In what year did Madonna's breakout smash hit 'Like a Virgin' first reach the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

    Answer with a number.

  44. Which American rock band topped the charts in 1987 with their working-class anthem 'Livin' on a Prayer'?

    • Bon Jovi
    • Aerosmith
    • Def Leppard
    • Guns N' Roses

  45. Name the legendary multi-instrumentalist who wrote, produced, and performed the 1984 power ballad and title track 'Purple Rain'.

    Answer with a letter.

  46. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed which British pop duo, achieving a massive global number-one hit in 1984 with 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'?

    • Tears for Fears
    • Duran Duran
    • Wham!
    • Pet Shop Boys

  47. Olivia Newton-John's massive 1981 hit 'Physical' dominated the Billboard Hot 100 by spending how many consecutive weeks at the number one spot?

    Answer with a number.

  48. Whitney Houston earned a major global number-one hit in 1987 with which upbeat dance-pop anthem?

    • How Will I Know
    • I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
    • Greatest Love of All
    • Saving All My Love for You

  49. Identify the American rock band that recorded the iconic 1982 chart-topper 'Eye of the Tiger', famously used as the theme song for the movie Rocky III.

    Answer with a letter.

  50. Which English singer-songwriter topped the charts worldwide in 1987 with his debut single 'Never Gonna Give You Up', which later became an internet meme phenomenon?

    • Rick Astley
    • Jason Donovan
    • Kylie Minogue
    • Phil Collins

  51. Which 1998 duet by Brandy and Monica spent 13 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    • The Boy Is Mine
    • The Girl Is Mine
    • Count On Me
    • Holding Back the Years

  52. In 2001, Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink collaborated on a cover of which classic song for the "Moulin Rouge!" soundtrack?

    • Lady Marmalade
    • Car Wash
    • Independent Women Part I
    • Waterfalls

  53. Which rapper featured on Katy Perry's 2011 number-one hit "E.T."

    • Kanye West
    • Snoop Dogg
    • Juicy J
    • Ludacris

  54. Santana's 1999 mega-hit "Smooth" features the lead vocals of which alternative rock singer?

    • Rob Thomas
    • Michelle Branch
    • Alex Band
    • Chad Kroeger

  55. Which British artist collaborated with Eminem on the 2000 hit single "Stan", which sampled her song "Thank You"?

    • Dido
    • Duffy
    • Adele
    • Jem

  56. Which 1982 duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder addressed racial harmony and reached number one in both the US and UK?

    • Ebony and Ivory
    • Say Say Say
    • The Girl Is Mine
    • What's That You're Doing?

  57. In what year did the collaborative charity single "We Are the World", written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, top the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  58. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito" (remix featuring Justin Bieber) tied a record in 2017 by spending how many consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  59. Name the Barbadian singer who collaborated with Calvin Harris on the 2011 global number-one hit "We Found Love".

    Answer with a letter.

  60. Name the English singer-songwriter who collaborated with Beyoncé on the 2017 "Perfect Duet" remix, taking it to number one.

    Answer with a letter.

  61. Which legendary songwriter wrote or co-wrote 32 Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits, the most of any songwriter in the chart's history?

    • Paul McCartney
    • John Lennon
    • Max Martin
    • Mariah Carey

  62. Which female singer-songwriter made history in 1971 by sweep-winning the Grammy Awards for Album, Record, and Song of the Year for her landmark album "Tapestry"?

    • Carole King
    • Joni Mitchell
    • Carly Simon
    • Stevie Nicks

  63. The legendary songwriting and production trio Holland-Dozier-Holland were responsible for defining the Motown sound, writing dozens of hits for which premier 1960s vocal group?

    • The Supremes
    • The Temptations
    • The Marvelettes
    • The Ronettes

  64. Which Swedish pop maestro co-wrote and co-produced Britney Spears' iconic debut Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit "...Baby One More Time"?

    • Max Martin
    • Shellback
    • RedOne
    • Dr. Luke

  65. Which prolific songwriter wrote the Whitney Houston mega-hit "I Will Always Love You", which spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    • Dolly Parton
    • Diane Warren
    • Carole Bayer Sager
    • Linda Perry

  66. What famous Bee Gees member is credited as a writer on all of their Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits, as well as writing hits for Andy Gibb, Barbra Streisand, and Kenny Rogers?

    • Barry Gibb
    • Robin Gibb
    • Maurice Gibb
    • Andy Gibb

  67. In what year did the songwriting partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin first reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with the hit single "Crocodile Rock"?

    Answer with a number.

  68. How many weeks did "One Sweet Day" spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a record that stood for over two decades?

    Answer with a number.

  69. Identify the American singer-songwriter who wrote the iconic number-one hit "Purple Rain" and became known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, and wide vocal range.

    Answer with a letter.

  70. Name the legendary Motown founder who co-wrote the Jackson 5's first number-one hit "I Want You Back" as part of the songwriting group known as "The Corporation".

    Answer with a letter.

  71. Which Canadian diva sang the 1998 global chart-topper "My Heart Will Go On" from the soundtrack of the blockbuster film Titanic?

    • Celine Dion
    • Shania Twain
    • Alanis Morissette
    • Sarah McLachlan

  72. Which American rock band hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1982 with "Eye of the Tiger", the theme song for Rocky III?

    • Survivor
    • Journey
    • Foreigner
    • REO Speedwagon

  73. Eminem secured his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single with "Lose Yourself", which served as the theme to which 2002 semi-autobiographical drama film?

    • 8 Mile
    • Get Rich or Die Tryin'
    • Gridlock'd
    • Hustle & Flow

  74. Which singer and actress co-wrote and performed the 1983 Academy Award-winning number-one hit "Flashdance... What a Feeling"?

    • Irene Cara
    • Donna Summer
    • Gloria Gaynor
    • Chaka Khan

  75. Which legendary sibling trio spent four weeks at number one in 1978 with "Stayin' Alive" from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack?

    • The Bee Gees
    • The Jackson 5
    • The Beach Boys
    • The Isley Brothers

  76. Featuring singer L.V., which rapper's signature song "Gangsta's Paradise" topped the charts in 1995 after appearing in the film Dangerous Minds?

    • Coolio
    • Tupac Shakur
    • Warren G
    • Ice Cube

  77. In what year did Prince dominate the charts with "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy", both featured on his Purple Rain soundtrack album?

    Answer with a number.

  78. How many consecutive weeks did Whitney Houston's monumental cover of "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  79. Name the English singer-songwriter who performed the Oscar-winning theme song for the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall.

    Answer with a letter.

  80. Identify the 1984 musical drama film starring Kevin Bacon whose title track, performed by Kenny Loggins, spent three weeks at number one.

    Answer with a letter.

  81. Which 2012 viral K-pop hit by Psy became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views and topped charts worldwide?

    • Gangnam Style
    • Gentleman
    • Dynamite
    • Baby Shark

  82. Which female artist's blockbuster album '21' spawned back-to-back Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles with 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'?

    • Amy Winehouse
    • Adele
    • Duffy
    • Leona Lewis

  83. Which Canadian artist achieved multiple number-one hits from his 2015 album 'Beauty Behind the Madness', including 'Can't Feel My Face' and 'The Hills'?

    • Drake
    • Justin Bieber
    • The Weeknd
    • Shawn Mendes

  84. Which song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber, dominated the global charts in 2017 and tied the then-record for most weeks at number one on the Hot 100?

    • Mi Gente
    • Despacito
    • Danza Kuduro
    • Gasolina

  85. What was the title of Katy Perry's 2010 lead single from her 'Teenage Dream' album, featuring Snoop Dogg, which kicked off her historic run of five number-one singles from a single album?

    • California Gurls
    • Firework
    • Teenage Dream
    • Roar

  86. In 2020, which female rapper secured her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit with the remix of 'Say So', featuring Nicki Minaj?

    • Megan Thee Stallion
    • Doja Cat
    • Cardi B
    • Lizzo

  87. In what year did Outkast release their double album 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below', which featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits 'Hey Ya!' and 'The Way You Move'?

    Answer with a number.

  88. How many consecutive weeks did Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2019 to set an all-time record?

    Answer with a number.

  89. Identify the American singer-songwriter who became the youngest artist in Grammy history to win all four general field categories in 2020, following the success of her number-one hit 'Bad Guy'.

    Answer with a letter.

  90. Identify the Barbadian singer who achieved her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single in 2006 with 'SOS', kicking off one of the most successful chart-topping careers of the 21st century.

    Answer with a letter.

  91. Which 1995 collaboration by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men held the record for the most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for over two decades?

    • One Sweet Day
    • End of the Road
    • Always Be My Baby
    • I'll Make Love to You

  92. How many consecutive weeks did Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' (featuring Billy Ray Cyrus) spend at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 to set the all-time longevity record?

    Answer with a number.

  93. Which Whitney Houston mega-hit from 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1992 and 1993?

    • I Will Always Love You
    • I Have Nothing
    • Run to You
    • Queen of the Night

  94. Which British artist's smash hit 'Shape of You' spent a then-record-breaking 33 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten in 2017?

    • Ed Sheeran
    • Sam Smith
    • Adele
    • Harry Styles

  95. In 2020, which Canadian artist's synth-pop hit 'Blinding Lights' broke the record for the most weeks spent in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten?

    • The Weeknd
    • Drake
    • Justin Bieber
    • Shawn Mendes

  96. Identify the iconic English singer-songwriter whose 1997 tribute single 'Candle in the Wind 1997' became one of the best-selling physical singles of all time, topping charts worldwide.

    Answer with a letter.

  97. In what year did Olivia Rodrigo's debut single 'Drivers License' dominate the global charts, spending 8 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?

    Answer with a number.

  98. Which 2017 Latin pop smash by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, featuring Justin Bieber, tied the then-record of 16 weeks at number one on the Hot 100?

    • Despacito
    • Mi Gente
    • Havana
    • Danza Kuduro

  99. Which female artist achieved a historic 10-week run at number one in 1977 with the ballad 'You Light Up My Life'?

    • Debby Boone
    • Olivia Newton-John
    • Barbra Streisand
    • Linda Ronstadt

  100. Name the legendary American singer and dancer whose landmark 1982 album 'Thriller' produced a record-tying seven Billboard Hot 100 top-ten singles.

    Answer with a letter.