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One Hit Wonders 48 questions.
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Pub quiz question 1238 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 31 October 1970, Matthews' Southern Comfort had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Woodstock"
  3. Notes: *: The band was led by Iain Matthews, who despite appearing in various other groups, never had another hit. Recorded earlier by Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
  4. Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1970s (5)
Pub quiz question 1265 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 13 January 2001, Rui Da Silva had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Touch Me"
  3. Notes: *: The single was Da Silva's only UK chart hit, although featured vocalist Cass Fox released her own version, which became a minor hit five years later.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 2000s (7)
Pub quiz question 1234 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 11 October 1969, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Je t'aime... moi non plus"
  3. Notes: *: The song was banned by the BBC, which is believed to be a major factor in the song's success. Serge Gainsbourg, a controversial French singer and director, scored his only UK chart success with this song. He was the first non UK/US one-hit wonder.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1960s (7)
Pub quiz question 1244 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 4 February 1978, Althea and Donna had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Uptown Top Ranking"
  3. Notes: *: Ill-advised follow-up, "Puppy Dog Song" proved to be their downfall.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1247 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 30 June 1979, Tubeway Army had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Are 'Friends' Electric?"
  3. Notes: *: Immediately afterwards, the band dissolved, but not before also scoring a #1 album at the same time. Lead singer Gary Numan went on to enjoy a successful career afterwards.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1228 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 10 October 1959, Jerry Keller had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Here Comes Summer"
  3. Notes: *: Despite writing many hits, Keller only ever had one hit in his own right.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1950s (7)
Pub quiz question 1230 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 19 May 1962, B. Bumble and the Stingers had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Nut Rocker"
  3. Notes: *: The song reappeared on the UK Chart ten years later, reaching #19. An instrumental group, B. Bumble and the Stingers had already scored their biggest hit in the US.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (7) Music (7) Entertainment (7) 1960s (7)
Pub quiz question 1263 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 3 April 1999, Mr Oizo had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Flat Beat"
  3. Notes: *: Used as the jingle for Levi Jeans and fronted by glove puppet, Flat Eric. This was his only UK hit but continues a successful career in France and on the underground dance scene.
  4. Categories: Music (6) One Hit Wonders (6) Entertainment (6) 1990s (6)
Pub quiz question 1271 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 1 January 2005, Steve Brookstein had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)"
  3. Notes: *: The first winner of the X Factor with a cover of a Phil Collins hit.
  4. Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 2000s (5)
Pub quiz question 1254 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 4 May 1985, Phyllis Nelson had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Move Closer"
  3. Notes: *: Her album was also a hit, but follow-up single "I Like You" fell just short of the Official Top 75 chart, peaking at #81.
  4. Categories: Music (3) One Hit Wonders (3) Entertainment (3) 1980s (3)
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