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2 days agoThe 57 best one-hit wonders of all time
One-hit wonders gain lasting recognition primarily through a single iconic song despite limited broader commercial success.
In her new memoir Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, Parton writes of the cover version: I didn't even recognize it at first when I heard it on the radio! But since I had written it myself and owned all the publishing rights, the sales and the radio airplay of Whitney's version created a huge windfall. She adds: I was also proud to present Whitney with a Grammy for her rendition in 1994. I've said it many time I will always love Whitney and what she did with my little song.
Ray Heffernan, who met the former Take That star on a night out in 1996, is seeking 33pc of future royalties under new EU copyright law The Dubliner who co-wrote the smash-hit song Angels with Robbie Williams is preparing to launch a landmark legal challenge against the global pop icon.