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Which British band's 1997 single 'Tubthumping' became a surprise worldwide hit after 18 years of the group recording and performing?
Answer
Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba formed in 1982 and had released several albums before 'Tubthumping' unexpectedly became a global hit in 1997, making them one of music's most notable late-breaking one-hit wonders.
💡 Did you know?
Chumbawamba spent 18 years recording and performing before 'Tubthumping' unexpectedly charted worldwide in 1997, then disappeared again despite the song's immortality.
Other options people guess
- Right Said Fred
- EMF
- Dexys Midnight Runners
Topics
- one-hit-wonders
- 1990s
- britpop
- chumbawamba
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