One Hit Wednesday

Big Country was a scottish rock band formed in 1981.
The band's music was most recognisable for the sounds it infused with Scottish folk styles. They acheived moderate success in the U.K. over the years, but only charted one hit in the U.S. 'In a Big Country' peaked at #17 in December of '83.
The band was dormant for many years, but recorded their first single in 11 years in August of 2011.

Dexy's Midnight Runners are a British pop group formed in 1978. With moderate success throughout the early to mid 80's, charting 12 hits in the U.K., the band only charted 1 song in the U.S. Top40. Come on Eileen hit #1 in the U.S. in April of '83.
The band is still together and is scheduled to release a new album in June of 2012.

Jack Wagner is an acomplished actor most notably for his roles in soap operas such as General Hospital, Santa Barbara, and the Bold and the Beautiful. He is also a seasoned musician and vocalist. His first single, All I Need peaked at #2 in January of '85. With 5 albums to his credit, he has yet to chart again. He is scheduled to release a new single in 2012. 






Thomas Dolby was born in 1958 in London, England. He is a singer/song writer, musician and producer. He has also done a lot of session work behind the scenes. Over the years he has released 5 full length albums and numerous singles. But only one single has worked its way into the U.S. Top40; She Blinded Me WIth Science was a #5 hit in May of 1983. Dolby is still very active today and released his 5th album in 2011.

John Schneider was most widely know for his acting and role as Bo Duke on the television show The Dukes of Hazzard and more recently on the show Smallville. John has also had a stellar career as a country music singer. He has numerous albums and singles over his career. One track found it's way to the Billboard pop charts. His rendition of Elvis' It's Now or Never reached #14 in the summer of '81. John has 10 Top10 Country Hits including 4 #1's. He is still active in music and television and released a new single in 2010.