Quiz! Can you remember all these UK one-hit wonders?

16 September 2020 at 9:03 am·1-min read

While the UK music charts are usually dominated by established groups and artists, once in a while a novelty record comes along which takes us all by surprise to top the charts.

From charity singles to cartoon characters and unlikely collaborations, there have been some good, bad and frankly bizarre one-hit wonders in the UK over the years.

Take our quiz to find out how much you can remember!

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