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See which of your favourites have made it onto our list of nominees.
Save Your Love – Renee and Renato (1982)
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
Italian tenor Renato Pagliari (of the 'Just One Cornetto' advert fame) shot to stardom with 'Save Your Love' in 1982, a romantic duet with Hilary Lester. This hit single shared the world wide top ten with Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Lionel Ritchie. Today Renato owns a restaurant in the Midlands and regularly performs on cruise ships.
Shaddap Your Face – Joe Dolce (1981)
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
After relocating to Australia from America, being dumped by his wife and finding himself penniless in a foreign country, Joe Dolce released 'Shaddap You Face', the tale of an Italian teenager who is constantly berated by his mother for his laziness. It became number one in 15 countries with over 35 foreign language cover versions being spawned.
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
After relocating to Australia from America, being dumped by his wife and finding himself penniless in a foreign country, Joe Dolce released 'Shaddap You Face', the tale of an Italian teenager who is constantly berated by his mother for his laziness. It became number one in 15 countries with over 35 foreign language cover versions being spawned.
Since Yesterday – Strawberry Switchblade (1984)
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 5
Recorded by Strawberry Switchblade, a Scottish female duo, this pop classic was a top five smash in 1984. Although their success has never been repeated, the band has a cult following which enjoyed a revival in the early 90s when the song was re-released and covered in Japan.
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 5
Recorded by Strawberry Switchblade, a Scottish female duo, this pop classic was a top five smash in 1984. Although their success has never been repeated, the band has a cult following which enjoyed a revival in the early 90s when the song was re-released and covered in Japan.
Something in the Air – Thunderclap Newman (1969)
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
The 60s rock group formed by jazz pianist Andy 'Thunderclap' Newman, singer/drummer John 'Speedy' Keen and 16-year-old guitarist Jimmy McCulloch was discovered by none other than Pete Townshend of The Who. Thunderclap reached the number one spot with the song that Graham Fellows, who also has a one hit wonder on our chart with 'Jilted John', claims is his all-time favourite!
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
The 60s rock group formed by jazz pianist Andy 'Thunderclap' Newman, singer/drummer John 'Speedy' Keen and 16-year-old guitarist Jimmy McCulloch was discovered by none other than Pete Townshend of The Who. Thunderclap reached the number one spot with the song that Graham Fellows, who also has a one hit wonder on our chart with 'Jilted John', claims is his all-time favourite!
Spaceman – Babylon Zoo (1996)
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
IT CAME FROM… the Midlands! Jas Mann, the founder of Babylon Zoo and self confessed sci-fi lover, fell from the sky and into the charts, crash landing at number one in 1996. Like something from another world it became the fastest-selling single in UK history at the time, moving 250,000 copies in one week. Spaceman rocketed in popularity following a Levi's ad campaign in which the sped-up part of the track was used.
HIGHEST CHART POSITION: 1
IT CAME FROM… the Midlands! Jas Mann, the founder of Babylon Zoo and self confessed sci-fi lover, fell from the sky and into the charts, crash landing at number one in 1996. Like something from another world it became the fastest-selling single in UK history at the time, moving 250,000 copies in one week. Spaceman rocketed in popularity following a Levi's ad campaign in which the sped-up part of the track was used.
