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Category
One Hit Wonders
48 questions.
Where did they get to?
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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2
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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One Hit Wonders (2)
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1980s (2)
Pub quiz question
1272
by
pjh2
Question:
Q:
On 24 December 2005, Nizlopi had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer:
A:
"The JCB Song"
Notes:
*:
Two school friends John Parker and Luke Concannon had a surprise #1 hit, but failed to chart again.
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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).
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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.
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Pub quiz question
1253
by
pjh2
Question:
Q:
On 26 June 1982, Charlene had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer:
A:
"I've Never Been to Me"
Notes:
*:
The song's success took Charlene by surprise and no new material was available for release afterwards until it was too late.
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Pub quiz question
1252
by
pjh2
Question:
Q:
On 21 February 1981, Joe Dolce Music Theatre had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer:
A:
"Shaddap You Face"
Notes:
*:
Novelty song, now notoriously known for keeping Ultravox's hit "Vienna" from reaching the #1 spot.
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Pub quiz question
1261
by
pjh2
Question:
Q:
On 19 March 1994, Doop had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer:
A:
"Doop"
Notes:
*:
Two Dutch producers followed up their techno version of the 1920s dance The Charleston with the unsuccessful "Huckleberry Jam"
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