40 years since Nu Shooz
OJ's heading back to 1986 as it's 40 years this month since Nu Shooz released I Can't Wait in the UK, with other tracks from Latin Quarter, Su Pollard and Pete Wylie.
OJ's heading back 40 years to 1986, as this month celebrates the anniversary of Nu Shooz releasing I Can't Wait in the UK. You can hear part of their story with OJ when he spoke to them in 2022.
Also in this episode you'll hear a track from the biggest-selling German music act in history - Modern Talking. Plus, a star of Hi-de-Hi! Su Pollard, and a solo track from the leader of The Mighty Wah! Pete Wylie.
How many One Hit Wonders do you remember from over the years? The songs from artists who were huge in the charts... but only managed it once!
Want to hear your favourite One Hit Wonder on the show? Email OJ@bbc.co.uk. To listen on most smart speakers just 'ask BBC Sounds to play One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg'.
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Hollywood Beyond
What's The Colour Of Money?
- NOW - Yearbook 1985-1989: The Final Chapter (Various Artists).
- Now.
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Latin Quarter
Radio Africa
- Drive Time (Various Artists).
- Dino.
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Hipsway
The Honeythief
- Hipsway.
- Hot Shot Records.
- 001.
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Su Pollard
Starting Together
- Starting Together.
- RAINBOW RECORDS.
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Pete Wylie
Sinful
- Unbelievable (Various Artists).
- B-Unique / Polydor.
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Nu Shooz
I Can't Wait
- Club Classics From The 80's (Various).
- Disky.
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Modern Talking
Brother Louie
- (CD Single).
- Hansa.
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Big Audio Dynamite
E=MC²
- Alternative Eighties (Various Artist.
- Sony Music TV.
Broadcast
- Tue 19 May 202602:30BBC Radio 2
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