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Pub quiz question 1245 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 8 April 1978, Brian and Michael had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs"
Notes: *: The song featured St. Winifred's School Choir on uncredited backing vocals, who went on to become one-hit wonders in their own right two years later.
Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1970s (7)

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 1243 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 27 August 1977, The Floaters had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Float On"
Notes: *: The Detroit group followed their only hit with a cover of Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)

Pub quiz question 1242 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 5 June 1976, J.J. Barrie had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "No Charge"
Notes: *: Barrie, former manager of Blue Mink with a cover of a Harlan Howard song also featured Vicki Brown (wife of Joe Brown)on vocals.
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)

Pub quiz question 1241 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 9 August 1975, Typically Tropical had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Barbados"
Notes: *: Regarded as a pastime by the two members, follow-up singles failed to chart and the duo split not long after.
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Pub quiz question 1240 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 29 September 1973, The Simon Park Orchestra had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Eye Level"
Notes: *: Theme tune to the TV series, Van der Valk. It eventually sold over a million copies in the UK.
Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1970s (5)

Pub quiz question 1239 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 9 January 1971, Clive Dunn had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Grandad"
Notes: *: Clive Dunn was starring in the TV sitcom Dad's Army when he released this novelty single. Dunn released several follow-ups but never hit the chart again.
Categories: One Hit Wonders (3) Music (3) Entertainment (3)

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.
Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1970s (5)

Pub quiz question 1237 by pjh2

Question: Q: On May 1970, Norman Greenbaum had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Spirit in the Sky"
Notes: *: The song was his only hit, but went on to reach #1 twice more in versions by Doctor and the Medics and Gareth Gates.
Categories: Music (4) One Hit Wonders (4) Entertainment (4) 1970s (4)

Pub quiz question 1236 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 7 March 1970, Lee Marvin had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Wand'rin' Star"
Notes: *: Recorded for his then-current film, Paint Your Wagon. Marvin did not release any further singles.
Categories: Music (6) One Hit Wonders (6) Entertainment (6) 1970s (6)

Pub quiz question 1235 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 25 October 1969, The Archies had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Sugar Sugar"
Notes: *: The Archies were ostensibly cartoon characters from the TV series, <i>The Archie Show which was based on the popular Archie Comics published since the 1940s. In reality, the song was performed by a group of session singers. Other singles were released under their name, but none found success in the UK.
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1960s (7)

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 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 1232 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 17 August 1968, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Fire"
Notes: *: The group did score a hit (self-titled) album, but neither the band nor Arthur Brown in his own right managed to secure another placing in the singles chart.
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Pub quiz question 1231 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 29 January 1966, The Overlanders had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Michelle"
Notes: *: It reached #1 in January 1966 for three weeks. They are the earliest British group to be classed as a one-hit wonder.
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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 1229 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 1 October 1960, Ricky Valance had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Tell Laura I Love Her"
Notes: *: Ricky Valance was the first British one-hit wonder (hailing from Wales). He scored further hits in Europe, but none in the UK.
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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.
Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1950s (7)

Pub quiz question 1227 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 23 August 1958, The Kalin Twins had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "When"
Notes: *: It was heavily suggested that their song "Forget Me Not" be issued as a follow up, however this was not pursued. The Kalin Twins remain the only one-hit wonder male siblings (composed of twin brothers).
Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1950s (7)

Pub quiz question 1226 by pjh2

Question: Q: On March/April 1956, The Dream Weavers had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "It's Almost Tomorrow"
Notes: *: In the US, they scored a minor hit some months later, but then faded into obscurity there also.
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Pub quiz question 1225 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 11 September 1954, Kitty Kallen had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Little Things Mean a Lot"
Notes: *: Despite scoring other hits in her native US, Kallen never achieved another hit on the UK Chart, which at this point was a mere Top 12.
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Pub quiz question 1224 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the main ingredient in a Molotov Cocktail?
Answer: A: Petrol (or any other flammable liquid; methanol, turpentine, E85 etc.)
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Pub quiz question 1223 by pjh2

Question: Q: From which club did Newcastle sign David Ginola?
Answer: A: Paris Saint Germain
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Pub quiz question 1222 by pjh2

Question: Q: Before Angel Gabriel Appeared to Mohammed in 634 AD, to which city did the prophet and other muslims pray?
Answer: A: Jerusalem
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Pub quiz question 1221 by pjh2

Question: Q: What is the only horse racing course in County Durham?
Answer: A: Sedgefield
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