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1981 hits from Kim Carnes, Christopher Cross, Aneka and more!

1981 Special with One Hit Wonders from that year, including Christopher Cross, Sugar Minott and Landscape.

Throughout 2023 we’re going back to the 80s to celebrate an amazing decade for One Hit Wonders.

Continuing in 1981, a year that was famed for the first London Marathon, the DeLorean car and the launch of MTV.

You’ll hear a reggae take on a Michael Jackson B-side, a duet from the national treasure Kate Robbins and another song that won an Oscar.

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

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 14 Feb 2023 02:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Landscape

    Einstein A Go-Go

    • Into The Eighties - Various Artists.
    • Global Television.

  • Kim Carnes

    Bette Davis Eyes

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • The Tweets

    Birdie Song

    • Novelty No.1's (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Aneka

    Japanese Boy

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Sugar Minott

    Good Thing Going

    • Pleasure Island (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Keith Marshall

    Only Crying

    • Keith Marshall.
    • Lemon.
    • 5.

  • Kate Robbins & Beyond

    More Than In Love

    • So This Is Love, The Love Collection Vol. 3 (Various Artists).
    • New Sound 1.

  • Christopher Cross

    Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

Broadcast

  • Tue 14 Feb 2023 02:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

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