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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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Pub quiz question 1263 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 3 April 1999, Mr Oizo had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Flat Beat"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1271 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 1 January 2005, Steve Brookstein had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)"
Notes: *: The first winner of the X Factor with a cover of a Phil Collins hit.
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Pub quiz question 1254 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 4 May 1985, Phyllis Nelson had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Move Closer"
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.
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Pub quiz question 1251 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 27 December 1980, St Winifred's School Choir had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "There's No-one Quite Like Grandma"
Notes: *: The choir featured lead vocalist Dawn Ralph and future TV actress Sally Lindsay. They were also the school choir backing group on Brian and Michael's 1978 #1.
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Pub quiz question 1250 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 31 May 1980, MASH had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Suicide Is Painless"
Notes: *: Theme tune to the film MASH. Sung by actor Ken Prymus, but released under the name MASH.
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