The first Gordon Beck Trio, formed in 1965, scored two modest and unlikely hits in 1967.

It's the most unlikely hit ever.

The Fisher King: (1991) The romantic tale about urban dislocation and redemption became an unlikely hit.

He writes the most unlikely hits, many of which had fans singing along delightedly on Monday.

The offbeat show turned into an unlikely hit.

Essentially an unscripted kaffeeklatsch with five bright, brash women representing different generations, the show is one of network television's most unlikely hits.

The song "Easy to Love" was an unlikely hit, according to band member Tim Wilson.

Charlotte Higgins talks to Harry Mount, author of an unlikely hit.

But "Lovin' Feelin' " was an unlikely hit.

But thanks to five dynamite performances and songs convincing enough to be played on MTV, the show became an unlikely hit.