Test Your Knowledge About "One-HIT Wonder"
One-Hit Wonders are known to shock the world whenever they emerge. Thus, their popularity and acceptance by a lot of people worldwide. In the music industry, One-Hit Wonders would usually win a top position in the national and international charts. In this quiz you will get to know American and New Zealand One-Hit Wonders.
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When was the one-hit wonder, 'Macarena' released?
- A.
August 15, 1995
- B.
June 12,1993
- C.
May 18, 1998
- D.
March 23, 2009
Correct Answer
A. August 15, 1995Explanation
The one-hit wonder "Macarena" was released on August 15, 1995.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who composed 'Tainted Love'?
- A.
Jack Thomas
- B.
Mark Cobhams
- C.
Soft Cell
- D.
Ed Cobb
Correct Answer
D. Ed CobbExplanation
Ed Cobb is the correct answer because he is the composer of the song "Tainted Love." The song was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964 but gained widespread popularity when it was covered by the British synth-pop duo Soft Cell in 1981. Ed Cobb wrote the song, which has since become a well-known and iconic track in the music industry.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The one-hit wonder "Mickey" was composed by ___________
- A.
Philip Breuer
- B.
James Wilson
- C.
Kevin Rogers
- D.
Toni Basil
Correct Answer
D. Toni BasilExplanation
Toni Basil is the correct answer because she is the one who composed the one-hit wonder song "Mickey."Rate this question:
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- 4.
How many are the one-hit wonders of 2002?
- A.
14
- B.
13
- C.
10
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 13Explanation
There were 13 one-hit wonders in 2002.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the ninth one-hit wonder of 2006 in UK?
- A.
Take On Me
- B.
Bell
- C.
Mickey
- D.
Tainted Love
Correct Answer
A. Take On MeExplanation
The ninth one-hit wonder of 2006 in the UK was "Take On Me." This means that the song "Take On Me" was a popular hit in 2006 but the artist or band responsible for the song did not have any other notable hits during that year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When was ''My Sharona'' released?
- A.
September 1991
- B.
January 1979
- C.
June 1971
- D.
May 1978
Correct Answer
B. January 1979Explanation
"My Sharona" was released in January 1979.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Whose song is 'Ice Ice Baby' released in 1990?
- A.
The Knack
- B.
Vanilla Ice
- C.
Survivor
- D.
Afroman
Correct Answer
B. Vanilla IceExplanation
The correct answer is Vanilla Ice. Vanilla Ice released the song "Ice Ice Baby" in 1990. This song became a huge hit and is one of Vanilla Ice's most well-known songs.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was the producer of "My Sharona"?
- A.
Mark Bridge
- B.
Johnson Davis
- C.
Mike Chapman
- D.
Theresa Adams
Correct Answer
C. Mike ChapmanExplanation
Mike Chapman is the correct answer because he was the producer of the song "My Sharona." The question asks for the producer of the song, and out of the given options, Mike Chapman is the only one associated with the production of this particular song.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who originally sang the one-hit wonder, "Teenage Dirtbag"?
- A.
The Knack
- B.
Wheatus
- C.
Tom Jefferson
- D.
Jude Adams
Correct Answer
B. WheatusExplanation
Wheatus is the correct answer because they are the original artists who sang the one-hit wonder "Teenage Dirtbag." The other options, The Knack, Tom Jefferson, and Jude Adams, are not associated with this song.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In what year was "How Bizzare" recorded?
- A.
1995
- B.
1996
- C.
1991
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
B. 1996Explanation
The correct answer is 1996. This is the year in which the song "How Bizzare" was recorded.Rate this question:
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