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One Hit Wonders
48 questions.
Where did they get to?
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:
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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:
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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:
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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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1970s (7)
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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Music (7)
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1970s (7)
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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