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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.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Nov 202102:30
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Spacedust

    Gym And Tonic

    • Kiss House Nation.
    • Warner Music UK Limited.
    • 12.

  • The Chimes

    I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    • The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Asia

    Heat Of The Moment

    • Various Artists - New Frontiers.
    • Temple Records.

  • Lord Rockingham's XI

    Hoots Mon

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Pigbag

    Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag

  • B.J. Thomas

    Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

    • The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach.
    • Polygram Tv.

Broadcast

  • Mon 22 Nov 202102:30
    BBC Radio 2

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

Radio 2's Ultimate One Hit Wonders Quiz

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