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Music from Bodyrockers, OPM and we ask what makes a One Hit Wonder?

The best One Hit Wonders and the stories behind them, and this week we speak to Jamii Layton from Now Music and ask him, what makes a song a One Hit Wonder?

In a brand new series, OJ plays the best One Hit Wonders from the 80s, 90s and 00s.

This week, he chats to Jamii Layton from Now Music.

We ask him why One Hit Wonders are so popular, and what in his opinion makes a song a One Hit Wonder?

Plus, we come up with some rules that define what a One Hit Wonder actually is, which we hope might end some arguments! Maybe not!

Jamii Layton has worked in the music industry for many years in various roles.

He currently works for Now Music.

They鈥檙e the company behind the famous 鈥楴ow That's What I Call Music鈥� compilation brand.

Want to hear your favourite One Hit Wonder on the show? Email OJ@bbc.co.uk.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Dec 2020 02:30
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • BodyRockers

    I Like The Way

    • BodyRockers.
    • Mercury.

  • OPM

    Heaven Is A Half Pipe

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • The Ones

    Flawless

    • The Best Summer...Ever! (Various).
    • Virgin.

  • Patsy Gallant

    From New York To L.A.

    • (Single).
    • EMI.

  • The Waitresses

    Christmas Wrapping

    • NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
    • Now.

Broadcast

  • Mon 7 Dec 2020 02:30
    91热爆 Radio 2

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

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