One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
This is a look into the darkest corners of the BBC’s music archives for a reminder of songs by the likes of The Las, The Mock Turtles, Joan Jett and Kim Carnes. There are also some surprising names on the list: Don Henley, Patti Smith, Curtis Mayfield and John Denver - stars who perhaps enjoyed hit albums, or success with other groups, but when it came to singles, once was sadly enough.
Cast
Kim Carnes
Self (archive footage)
Joan Jett
Self (archive footage)
Don Henley
Self (archive footage)
Patti Smith
Self (archive footage)
Curtis Mayfield
Self (archive footage)
John Denver
Self (archive footage)
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