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One Hit Wonders 48 questions.
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Pub quiz question 1227 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 23 August 1958, The Kalin Twins had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "When"
  3. 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).
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1950s (7)
Pub quiz question 1239 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 9 January 1971, Clive Dunn had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Grandad"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: One Hit Wonders (3) Music (3) Entertainment (3)
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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 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 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)
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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 1241 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 9 August 1975, Typically Tropical had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Barbados"
  3. Notes: *: Regarded as a pastime by the two members, follow-up singles failed to chart and the duo split not long after.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1226 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On March/April 1956, The Dream Weavers had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "It's Almost Tomorrow"
  3. Notes: *: In the US, they scored a minor hit some months later, but then faded into obscurity there also.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1950s (7)
Pub quiz question 1232 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 17 August 1968, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Fire"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1960s (7)
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