BJ Thomas, Spacedust and Pigbag
The best One Hit Wonders and the stories behind them, with James Johnstone from Pigbag talking about ‘Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag’.
OJ plays the very best One Hit Wonders.
This week, an interview with James Johnstone from Pigbag.
He tells the story of ‘Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag’.
It was based on a James Brown song, and got to number 3 in 1982.
It’s used at some football grounds to celebrate goals, and will be in your head all day!
This episode of One Hit Wonders also features songs from a famous 90s TV advert, an Oscar winning Western and a South Park episode.
Want to hear your favourite One Hit Wonder on the show? Email OJ@bbc.co.uk.
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Spacedust
Gym And Tonic
- Kiss House Nation.
- Warner Music UK Limited.
- 12.
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The Chimes
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
- Telstar.
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Asia
Heat Of The Moment
- Various Artists - New Frontiers.
- Temple Records.
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Lord Rockingham's XI
Hoots Mon
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Pigbag
Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag
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B.J. Thomas
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
- The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach.
- Polygram Tv.
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Nov 2021 02:30Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2
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