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Pub quiz question 1233 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 30 August 1969, Zager and Evans had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "In the Year 2525"
Notes: *: The song was written five years earlier, but did not become a success in the UK until it made #1 in the US. It remains either member's only hit.
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Pub quiz question 1266 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 2 June 2001, DJ Pied Piper had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Do You Really Like It?"
Notes: *: A follow up was recorded but never released.
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Pub quiz question 1255 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 29 March 1986, The Young Ones had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Living Doll"
Notes: *: Actors from The Young Ones TV series teamed up with Cliff Richard for a spoof version of his 1959 hit. It was the comedy team's only hit, but member Nigel Planer did have a solo hit in 1984 as character 'neil'.
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Pub quiz question 1238 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 31 October 1970, Matthews' Southern Comfort had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Woodstock"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1265 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 13 January 2001, Rui Da Silva had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Touch Me"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1234 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 11 October 1969, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Je t'aime... moi non plus"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1244 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 4 February 1978, Althea and Donna had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Uptown Top Ranking"
Notes: *: Ill-advised follow-up, "Puppy Dog Song" proved to be their downfall.
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Pub quiz question 1247 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 30 June 1979, Tubeway Army had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Are 'Friends' Electric?"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1228 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 10 October 1959, Jerry Keller had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Here Comes Summer"
Notes: *: Despite writing many hits, Keller only ever had one hit in his own right.
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Pub quiz question 1230 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 19 May 1962, B. Bumble and the Stingers had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Nut Rocker"
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.
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