Cole co-wrote, "Beg, Steal or Borrow", with Graeme Hall and Steve Wolfe. It was performed by the New Seekers for the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, and they finished second. When issued as a single in March 1972, it peaked at No. 1 in Norway, No. 2 in United Kingdom, and No. 5 in Germany He had a minor Australian hit with his solo single, "The Hook" (1973).