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More UK One Hit Wonders Trivia Quiz

All these artists hit the top spot in the UK charts, but failed to reach the top twenty with any other release. I'll name the song, all you have to do is name the artist, good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by 50ftqueenie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
50ftqueenie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,699

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: harveysh (8/10), Richh (8/10), Guest 90 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'In the Year 2525' was a huge hit in the UK and in America for whom? Hint

Fifth Dimension

Zager and Evans

The Foundations

Edwin Starr

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Je T'aime Moi Non Plus' was a raunchy hit for whom? Hint

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg

New Colony Six

Cuff Links

Henry Mancini and his Orchestra

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Spirit in the Sky' has been covered by numerous artists over the years, who was the original one hit wonder? Hint

B.J Thomas

Bobby Sherman

Ray Stevens

Norman Greenbaum

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Wandrin' Star' was a number one hit for which Academy Award winning actor? Hint

Rod Steiger

Ron Moody

Alan Arkin

Lee Marvin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which British actor had a hit with 'Grandad' in 1971? Hint

John Laurie

Arthur Lowe

Ian Lavender

Clive Dunn

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Float On' was a UK one hit wonder for which American band? Hint

Marshall Tucker Band

Emotions

The Floaters

Sylvers

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Question 7 of 10

7. 'Uptown Top Ranking' was a surprise hit in 1978 for who? Hint

Rita Marley

Althea and Donna

Smiley Culture

The Abyssinians

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs' was a tribute to the artist L.S Lowry, it was a hit in 1978 for whom? Hint

Brian and Michael

Jan and Dean

Sam and Dave

Flo and Eddie

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Pump up the Volume' was a big hit in 1987 for which house music act? Hint

M/A/R/R/S

S'Express

Steve 'Silk' Hurley

Yazz and the Plastic Population

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you've got children, chances are they loved this tune: 'Do you Really Like it', it was a hit in 2001 for who? Hint

DJ Otzi

DJ Pied Piper and the Master of Ceremonies

DJ Sammy & Yanou featuring Do

DJ Casper

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'In the Year 2525' was a huge hit in the UK and in America for whom?

Answer: Zager and Evans

Zager and Evans were Denny Zager and Rick Evans, 'In the Year 2525' was written by Rick Evans. The duo failed to have any other chart hits after the success of this doom-laden ditty.

2. 'Je T'aime Moi Non Plus' was a raunchy hit for whom?

Answer: Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg

'Je T'aime Moi Non Plus' caused a scandal on its release in 1969 because of its sexual explicitness. Jane Birkin was no stranger to scandal; two years earlier she had appeared in 'Blowup' a film that caused a stir because of its scenes of female nudity, casual sex and drug use.

3. 'Spirit in the Sky' has been covered by numerous artists over the years, who was the original one hit wonder?

Answer: Norman Greenbaum

This was a huge hit in 1970 for American singer-songwriter Greenbaum. It was covered in 1986 by British band Doctor and the Medics and again in 2003 by 'Pop Idol' runner-up Gareth Gates, in a collaboration with the cast from British comedy 'The Kumars at no.42' for the Comic Relief charity.

4. 'Wandrin' Star' was a number one hit for which Academy Award winning actor?

Answer: Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin sang all of his songs in the 1969 film 'Paint your Wagon', 'Wandrin' Star' being one of them. The film was a box office flop unlike the film soundtrack which was a big seller.

5. Which British actor had a hit with 'Grandad' in 1971?

Answer: Clive Dunn

Clive Dunn of course played Lance-Corporal Jones in 'Dad's Army'. Years later in 1979, he starred in the children's television series 'Grandad'; his song was used for the theme tune.

6. 'Float On' was a UK one hit wonder for which American band?

Answer: The Floaters

The Floaters were a rhythm and blues band, formed in the 70s by James Mitchell, his brother Paul, Larry Cunningham, Charles Clark and Ralph Mitchell.

7. 'Uptown Top Ranking' was a surprise hit in 1978 for who?

Answer: Althea and Donna

Althea Forrest and Donna Reid were teenagers when they made this reggae record. They released an album of the same name later that year, which was re-issued on CD format in 2001.

8. 'Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs' was a tribute to the artist L.S Lowry, it was a hit in 1978 for whom?

Answer: Brian and Michael

This record featured St. Winifred's School Choir and the Tintwistle Brass Band. Brian Burke left shortly before this became a big hit, he was replaced by Kevin Parrot. Michael Coleman and Kevin Parrot continued under the name of Brian and Michael. They were responsible for The Ramblers (Abbey Hey Junior School Choir) record 'The Sparrow' and Claire and Friends' 'It's Orrible being in Love When You're Eight and a Half'. I don't think we should be thanking them for those particular contributions to popular music!

9. 'Pump up the Volume' was a big hit in 1987 for which house music act?

Answer: M/A/R/R/S

M/A/R/R/S was a collaboration between A R Kane, Colourbox, Chris Mackintosh and Dave Dorrell.

10. If you've got children, chances are they loved this tune: 'Do you Really Like it', it was a hit in 2001 for who?

Answer: DJ Pied Piper and the Master of Ceremonies

Eugene Nwachia is DJ Pied Piper, he collaborated with MCs DT Melody, Sharky P and the Unknown MC (Kamandi Sly). Follow-up single 'We R Here' thankfully sank without a trace.

Source: Author 50ftqueenie

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