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Until Madonna and Mariah Carey took over, Elvis was the king of the Billboard charts. Can you name his 18 singles that hit #1 on the charts in six minutes? Share the ones you missed in the comments, as well as any Elvis sightings.
Take the Quiz: Elvis’ #1 Hits
Got only 7 Missed 11:
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You,
Don’t Be Cruel, (Should’ve gotten)
Too Much,
Teddy Bear, (forgot this one)
Don’t,
Hard Headed Woman,
A Big Hunk O’ Love (Couldn’t quite get the wording right on this one tried “Hunk of Burnin Love” etc.),
Stuck On You,
It’s Now Or Never, (Should’ve gotten)
Surrender,
Good Luck Charm
No sightings here lately, but then I’m not in Vegas… :P
posted by Nerak on 2-12-2009 at 12:45 pm
I’m a fan, but my brain froze! Only could remember 6.
posted by fanniefarkle on 2-12-2009 at 1:14 pm
I named all kinds of songs that never went to #1! The big ones escaped me, though.
posted by Miss Cellania on 2-12-2009 at 9:55 pm
I got about ten of them, but I’m shocked that Viva Las Vegas wasn’t a top ten hit for him.
posted by Doug on 2-13-2009 at 8:15 am