One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Feb 03 2024
•1h 59m
•Documentary, Music
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.
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Kim Carnes
Self (archive footage)

Joan Jett
Self (archive footage)

Don Henley
Self (archive footage)

Patti Smith
Self (archive footage)
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