Questions by pjh2

Pub quiz question 1270 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 21 August 2004, 3 of a Kind had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Baby Cakes"
  3. Notes: *: Despite the song's success, a follow-up single was never released.
  4. Categories: Music (6) One Hit Wonders (6) Entertainment (6) 2000s (6)
Pub quiz question 1269 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 22 May 2004, Frankee had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)"
  3. Notes: *: A response to the previous #1 "Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back)" by Eamon.
  4. Categories: Music (6) One Hit Wonders (6) Entertainment (6) 2000s (6)
Pub quiz question 1268 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 9 November 2002, Yanou had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Heaven"
  3. Notes: *: This cover of a Bryan Adams hit featured vocals by Do.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 2000s (7)
Pub quiz question 1267 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On October 2002, Las Ketchup had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "The Ketchup Song"
  3. Notes: *: Three Spanish sisters' recording of "The Ketchup Song", sung partly in Spanish and English, using the hit "Rappers Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang. However, they still have a successful career in their native Spain.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (6) Music (6) 2000s (6) Entertainment (6)
Pub quiz question 1266 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 2 June 2001, DJ Pied Piper had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Do You Really Like It?"
  3. Notes: *: A follow up was recorded but never released.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 2000s (7)
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 1264 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 12 June 1999, Baz Luhrmann had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)"
  3. Notes: *: The song consisted of Australian voice actor Lee Perry reading an essay written by an American newspaper columnist over a gentle backbeat.
  4. Categories: Music (3) One Hit Wonders (3) Entertainment (3) 1990s (3)
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 1262 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 13 December 1997, Teletubbies had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Teletubbies say "Eh-oh!""
  3. Notes: *: The Theme to the popular BBC children's television series sold over one million copies.
  4. Categories: Music (3) One Hit Wonders (3) Entertainment (3) 1990s (3)
Pub quiz question 1261 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 19 March 1994, Doop had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Doop"
  3. Notes: *: Two Dutch producers followed up their techno version of the 1920s dance The Charleston with the unsuccessful "Huckleberry Jam"
  4. Categories: Music (2) Entertainment (2) One Hit Wonders (2) 1990s (2)
Pub quiz question 1260 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 23 March 1991, Hale and Pace had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "The Stonk"
  3. Notes: *: Charity single for Comic Relief.
  4. Categories: Music (4) Entertainment (4) One Hit Wonders (4) 1990s (4)
Pub quiz question 1259 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 28 July 1990, Partners in Kryme had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Turtle Power"
  3. Notes: *: Used in the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The pair had disbanded before even releasing an album.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (5) 1990s (5) Music (5) Entertainment (5)
Pub quiz question 1258 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 19 November 1988, Robin Beck had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "First Time"
  3. Notes: *: Used as a jingle by Coca-Cola. Follow-up "Save Up All Your Tears" narrowly missed out on chart inclusion by peaking at #84. In 2006, Swedish dance outfit Sunblock, along with Robin Beck, recorded a cover, which peaked at #9 in the UK.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1980s (7)
Pub quiz question 1257 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 3 October 1987, MARRS had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Pump Up the Volume"
  3. Notes: *: Despite its success, no follow-up was ever released. MARRS was a one-off project between two groups - A R Kane and Colourbox.
  4. Categories: Music (3) Entertainment (3) One Hit Wonders (3) 1980s (3)
Pub quiz question 1256 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 24 January 1987, Steve 'Silk' Hurley had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Jack Your Body"
  3. Notes: *: The well-known producer had scored many hits on the UK Dance Chart and was a member of JM Silk. Hurley refused to promote himself as a solo artist and went on to remix many more chart hits.
  4. Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1980s (5)
Pub quiz question 1255 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 29 March 1986, The Young Ones had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Living Doll"
  3. 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'.
  4. Categories: Music (2) One Hit Wonders (2) Entertainment (2) 1980s (2)
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)
Pub quiz question 1253 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 26 June 1982, Charlene had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "I've Never Been to Me"
  3. Notes: *: The song's success took Charlene by surprise and no new material was available for release afterwards until it was too late.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) Music (7) 1980s (7)
Pub quiz question 1252 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 21 February 1981, Joe Dolce Music Theatre had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Shaddap You Face"
  3. Notes: *: Novelty song, now notoriously known for keeping Ultravox's hit "Vienna" from reaching the #1 spot.
  4. Categories: Music (5) Entertainment (5) One Hit Wonders (5) 1980s (5)
Pub quiz question 1251 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 27 December 1980, St Winifred's School Choir had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "There's No-one Quite Like Grandma"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (3) One Hit Wonders (3) Entertainment (3) 1980s (3)
Pub quiz question 1250 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 31 May 1980, MASH had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Suicide Is Painless"
  3. Notes: *: Theme tune to the film MASH. Sung by actor Ken Prymus, but released under the name MASH.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (2) Music (2) Entertainment (2) 1980s (2)
Pub quiz question 1249 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 15 March 1980, Fern Kinney had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Together We Are Beautiful"
  3. Notes: *: Originally a B-Side, the song became her biggest and only UK success.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1980s (7)
Pub quiz question 1248 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 27 October 1979, Lena Martell had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "One Day at a Time"
  3. Notes: *: Martell charted four UK top 20 albums, however her recording of a Kris Kristofferson song was her only hit single.
  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 1246 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 16 June 1979, Anita Ward had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Ring My Bell"
  3. Notes: *: Written by Frederick Knight originally for Stacy Lattisaw, however instead it became Memphis born Anita Ward's only hit. The follow up "Don't Drop My Love" found few buyers.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)
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