#1 Songs
This was Taylor Swift's first #1 single in the US, in 2012.
What is "We are never ever getting back together"?
Prince famously partied like it was this year.
What is 1999?
Panic! at the Disco claimed it was this time in the afternoon, and her eyes were as big as the moon.
What is "Nine in the Afternoon"?
Who is Hozier?
He is perhaps best known for putting his key in her ignition.
Who is R Kelly?
This song was a #1 hit for Labelle (1975) and Christina Aguilera / Lil' Kim / Mýa / Pink (2001).
What is "Lady Marmalade"?
Bowling for Soup's claim to fame was a song that reminisced on this year.
What is 1985?
Dolly Parton starred in this movie, which was also the name of one of her biggest hits.
What is "9 to 5"
Bono is the lead singer of this famous Irish band.
What is U2?
He recently put out a song called "Heil Hitler."
Who is Kanye West?
This song by Glass animals holds the record of the longest climb to #1 (59 weeks).
What is "Heat Waves"?
Childish Gambino took us this year in hit 2013 rap song.
What is 3005?
Tiesto and Tate McRae had a hit together in 2023 with this song.
What is "10:35"?
She famously sailed away "From Bissau to Palau, in the shade of Avalon, From Fiji to Tyree and the Isles of Ebony, From Peru to Cebu, hear the power of Babylon
From Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea."
Who is Enya?
This 90s rock musician had many controversies, from his statements on the Columbine High School shooting to claims of inspiring violence. However, it was sexual abuse allegations that ended his time in the limelight. Songs include "Beautiful People" and "The Dope Show."
Who is Marilyn Manson?
What is "Bette Davis Eyes"?
Smashing Pumpkins had their biggest in 1995 with this banger.
What is 1979?
Who are The Strokes?
"Zombie" by the Cranberries was a protest against what historical period in Northern Ireland?
What are "The Troubles"?
Who are "Crystal Castles"?
Few instrumentals have claimed the #1 spot. 2013 was the last time this happened when this song and viral dance became popular.
What is the "Harlem Shake"?
The Eurythmics made the soundtrack for this dystopian movie based on a famous novel that ultimately was not included in the movie.
What is 1984?
Matchbox Twenty famously sang "Its 3am, I must be ____."
What is "lonely"?
She famously tore a photo of the Pope on SNL.
Who is Sinead O'Connor?
While fondly remembered today, this musical artist and actress fled the US after criticizing President Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War. She successfully made a comeback years later on Broadway and as the voice of Yzma on "The Emperor's New Groove." Songs include "Santa Baby" and "C'est Si Bon."
Who is Eartha Kitt?