Questions by pjh2

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)
Pub quiz question 1245 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 8 April 1978, Brian and Michael had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (7) One Hit Wonders (7) Entertainment (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1244 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 4 February 1978, Althea and Donna had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Uptown Top Ranking"
  3. Notes: *: Ill-advised follow-up, "Puppy Dog Song" proved to be their downfall.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1243 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 27 August 1977, The Floaters had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Float On"
  3. Notes: *: The Detroit group followed their only hit with a cover of Dusty Springfield's "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me"
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)
Pub quiz question 1242 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 5 June 1976, J.J. Barrie had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "No Charge"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (7) Entertainment (7) One Hit Wonders (7) 1970s (7)
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 1240 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 29 September 1973, The Simon Park Orchestra had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Eye Level"
  3. Notes: *: Theme tune to the TV series, Van der Valk. It eventually sold over a million copies in the UK.
  4. Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1970s (5)
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)
Pub quiz question 1238 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On 31 October 1970, Matthews' Southern Comfort had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Woodstock"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (5) One Hit Wonders (5) Entertainment (5) 1970s (5)
Pub quiz question 1237 by pjh2
  1. Question: Q: On May 1970, Norman Greenbaum had a UK one hit wonder with which single?
  2. Answer: A: "Spirit in the Sky"
  3. 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.
  4. Categories: Music (4) One Hit Wonders (4) Entertainment (4) 1970s (4)
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