One Hit Wonders | Category

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.
Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1960s (5)

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 1256 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 24 January 1987, Steve 'Silk' Hurley had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Jack Your Body"
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.
Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1980s (5)

Pub quiz question 1270 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 21 August 2004, 3 of a Kind had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Baby Cakes"
Notes: *: Despite the song's success, a follow-up single was never released.
Categories: Music (6) One Hit Wonders (6) Entertainment (6) 2000s (6)

Pub quiz question 1246 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 16 June 1979, Anita Ward had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Ring My Bell"
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.
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)

Pub quiz question 1258 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 19 November 1988, Robin Beck had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "First Time"
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.
Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1980s (7)

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.
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1960s (7)

Pub quiz question 1268 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 9 November 2002, Yanou had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "Heaven"
Notes: *: This cover of a Bryan Adams hit featured vocals by Do.
Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 2000s (7)

Pub quiz question 1260 by pjh2

Question: Q: On 23 March 1991, Hale and Pace had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
Answer: A: "The Stonk"
Notes: *: Charity single for Comic Relief.
Categories: Music (4) Entertainment (4) One Hit Wonders (4) 1990s (4)
Times used:

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)