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Title: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 11:38 AM: I remember starting one of these at the sucm I think, and figured it needs to be done again!! ;D So name one band and their one hit song!!!!! Try to keep it to only one band per reply so that everyone can name one!!!! And anything that somg meant to you, if anything

The Divinyls: I Touch Myself

Now some of you downunder may say, what I may be talking about, but here in the states that was there one big hit. They may had a following before and after, but it was this song that made them a name here. Anyways I love this song, and wish I could get a copy w/o having to buy the whole album.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 11:47 AM: RamJam - Black Betty.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 12:37 PM: One of the favorites from way back in my youth:

867-5309 by Tommy Tutone 8)

Never heard of yours though Brent! ::) I think the one "hit" in question should at least be something that made it into Billboard's Top 10 or so... :-* EDIT: OK, I just looked it up in my Music Bible here at the office, and at least you apparently came pretty close there B. It hit #18 way back in 1977 (yawn). But you could at least try to pick one that the rest of the gang (who's not fast approaching 40) can recognize and appreciate also, eh?!? ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Force Guy on June 13, 2003, 12:52 PM: Joan Osborne - One of us
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
CCCP - American Soviets
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 12:55 PM: That was funny. I didn't recognize the name or song either. Wow are ya that old Morgy??? ;)

Anyways my next artist's song is still one of my faves, no matter what people say about the artist. This was and still is one hell of a dance song, they play it at the clubs everytime I go.

Vanilla Ice: Ice Ice Baby

In fact I still can sing a good portion of the lyrics. :o
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:00 PM: Quote from: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 12:37 PM
One of the favorites from way back in my youth:

867-5309 by Tommy Tutone 8)

Never heard of yours though Brent! ::) I think the one "hit" in question should at least be something that made it into Billboard's Top 10 or so... :-* EDIT: OK, I just looked it up in my Music Bible here at the office, and at least you apparently came pretty close there B. It hit #18 way back in 1977 (yawn). But you could at least try to pick one that the rest of the gang (who's not fast approaching 40) can recognize and appreciate also, eh?!? ;D

Yeah, yeah. It ain't disco, so don't go crappin' on me punk. It is played all the stinking time up here for some reason, I probably hear it twice a week on the radio. Better than Tommy Tutone for heaven's sake. BTW, the 867 exchange is in the town where my inlaws used to live. That number exists, in Canada, at least.

Who sang Eye of the Tiger (from the Rocky movie)? Would that be more suitable to the age grouping here? Can Baby Matt provide me with a suitable range of years :-* Now go vacuum something Matt.

Lady Jaye,
yup, I'm that old. Not quite the Bob and Dale show, but not far off (and I swear there's at least one other guy here that's older than me, but can't remember his name). ;)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 01:03 PM: Quote from: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 12:55 PM
Wow are ya that old Morgy??? ;)

Yeah, he's that old and then some! Well, just about anyways... But not as OLD as Dale or Bob just yet... ;)

I'll add another great early MTV video classic in here:

Mickey by Toni Basil
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 01:08 PM: Well don't worry Morgy, we all can't be young if we remember actual MTV videos!!! ;D Oh and if there is a video from the song, then it's proably a good indication that we should know it. ;D

ANd JediMac, that is one hell of a classic, love that song.

And I will add the next group and song. They may have some more albums and popular songs, but this is the one that made them explode, and the only one that I remember.

Devo: Whip It
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:30 PM: whip it! whip it good! da na na na na, bleer bleer.

Sorry.

Walk like an Egyptian, The Bangles. I don't remember anything else by them on the radio and certainly nothing else that popular. I thought that's probably a band Matt loved growing up. :-*
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Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2003, 01:38 PM: Brent hates this one. ;D

Dead or Alive: You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).
Nena: 99 Luftballons.
M: Pop Musik.

My favorite-
Carl Douglas: Kung Fu Fighting.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 01:46 PM: Ok, I have a few corrections.

1. Vanilla Ice was NOT a one hit wonder. Ice Ice Baby may have been the only single you heard, but he did have a few platinum hits before he went the way of the Dodo. One was "Play that Funky Music". Another popular track was Havin a Roni, and WHO could forget the theme song from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2....NINJA RAP!!! He was the Eminem of his day....

V.I.P is in the hizzy.

2. Joan Osbourne had another big radio hit...."Right hand Man" before "One of us". So technically....she's a 2 hit wonder.

I nominate these one hit wonders:

Lou Bega "Mambo Number 5"
Skee Lo "I wish I was taller"

Better than Ezra "Good"

Blind Melon "No Rain"

Green Jelly "Three little Pigs"

Wheatus "Teenage Dirtbag"

Seattle's Own Harvey Danger with "Flagpole Sitta" (Even though they had 2 good albums, that was the only hit)

Sisqo and that damn "Thong Song" (Yes, I realize he had hits with Dru Hill, but they don't count)

Last but not least....

Len with "Steal My Sunshine"
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 01:49 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:00 PM
Yeah, yeah. It ain't disco, so don't go crappin' on me punk.

Speaking of which, how 'bout If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman I'm sure that's one of your personal faves, right B? :-*

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Who sang Eye of the Tiger (from the Rocky movie)? Would that be more suitable to the age grouping here?

Nope, that one sure ain't gonna work Brent. Didn't you watch Rocky IV too? Survivor sings the #2 smash hit Burning Heart in that one! :P Then they've also got I Can't Hold Back, High On You, and The Search Is Over. Get with the Survivor program man! I'm president of their Fan Club and could hook you up with a free subscription to our weekly newsletter if you'd like. Catch you up on them a little. Just LMK... ;)

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Can Baby Matt provide me with a suitable range of years :-*

Any really would do fine. Just keep it mainstream, and not any of that bizzaro stuff you Canuckleheads (only) listen too! :-*

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Now go vacuum something Matt.

Now that's just mean. I'm going to remember that one B! >:(

OK, one more contribution here. The all-time biggest one hit wonder:

Macarena by Los Del Rio ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 01:54 PM: Macarena reminded me of another one.

Tag Team, Back again...Check it to wreck it, let's begin
Party on Party people let me hear some noise
DC's in the house, jump jump, rejoice
Cause there's a party over here, a party over there
So waive your hands in the air and shake your derrier
These three words when you're gettin busy.....

WHOOOMP, There it is!

(by the way...they are the only one hit wonder I know that spawned an imitation one hit wonder)

WHOOOT, There it is.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:55 PM: Sorry about that vacuum comment, TBM, really, I am ;D :-*

Now, how about addressing those that Josh posted. ???
They have me more than a bit confused.

Don't remember the disco song you listed, can't even hum it in my head.

I DO know the songs in Dale's list. I wonder why ;)

Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting, they was fast as lightning...

Really cool memories of Christmas morning and getting my Kung Fu grip vintage (not then) GI Joe commander with life-like hair (who I still have). I love the MOtt's Clamato juice commercial that uses it. ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 02:05 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 01:30 PM
Walk like an Egyptian, The Bangles. I don't remember anything else by them on the radio and certainly nothing else that popular.

Damn Brent, you really suck at this game dude. Next thing you'll be listing a Beatles or Elvis song in here... ::) Ever heard of Billboard #2 Manic Monday or #1 Eternal Flame (among several others)? Sheesh. You old timers... :-X

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I thought that's probably a band Matt loved growing up. :-*

Oh, indeed. Meesa like some Susanna Hoffs! Muy delicioso! 8)

My next contribution:

My Sharona by The Knack 8)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Carrie M on June 13, 2003, 02:09 PM: Come on Eileen- by Dexy's Midnight Runners. Just about everyone likes that song.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 02:13 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 01:46 PM
1. Vanilla Ice was NOT a one hit wonder. Ice Ice Baby may have been the only single you heard, but he did have a few platinum hits before he went the way of the Dodo. One was "Play that Funky Music". Another popular track was Havin a Roni, and WHO could forget the theme song from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2....NINJA RAP!!! He was the Eminem of his day....

Not sure if I'd go as far as to call him that era's Eminem now... :P But Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go! was definitely a classic and one of the finest soundtrack performances of the time! ;D

Not sure about some of those others though Josh. I'm equally confused on a few...

But your last contribution, leads me to my next one hit smash:

The Tootsee Roll by 69 Boyz

To the left, to the left. To the right, to the right... :P

Good one Carrie! But I'm a little surprised you've dropped the ball here and didn't jump on the Vanilla Ice bit with me again! You must be mellowing in your old age... :D
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Post by: MisterPL on June 13, 2003, 02:18 PM: I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow

The song's a bigger hit than the band. I've heard this one covered a lot.

Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin

Please God, no more.

Election Day by Arcadia

Okay, technically Duran Duran, but their name ain't on the album cover.

One Night in Bangkok by Murray Head

Actually had to look up this dude's name. Remember Chess? My neither.

Amadeus by Falco

This guy's dead. No chance at redemption here.

I'm Turning Japanese by The Vapors

Everyone's favorite song about masturbation. ...I really think so.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 02:27 PM: Quote
Not sure if I'd go as far as to call him that era's Eminem now... But Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go! was definitely a classic and one of the finest soundtrack performances of the time!

Not sure about some of those others though Josh. I'm equally confused on a few...

Are you kidding? I was in high school around the time of Vanilla Ice, and he was HUGE for awhile there. Him and MC Hammer. Then, that fateful night on Arsenio Hall, he LITERALLY became a big loser. We all were laughing at him on the school bus the next day, and that year Cool as Ice came out and sunk his career.

The only difference I see between him and Eminem is Eminem hasn't fallen yet. Give him another couple of years.

As for the rest of my list.....if you have Kazaa or Morpheus, go download them. I guarantee that even if you don't know them by name, you've probably heard most of the songs I listed at one point or another. ;D

And now to more questions.

Didn't Ricky martin have another hit with that stupid "Shake your Bon Bon
song? I remember that one used to bug me....and he had another single "She Bangs" that did pretty well.

Falco also had Vienna Calling..... and DER KOMMISAR (which was a huge hit).

Don't you remember?

"Don't turn around...wuh oh,
Der Kommisar's in town...wuh oh....."

Come on....that was a hit. ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 02:28 PM: Huh, clearlly I've never listened to the same radio stations as Matt did. I was unaware that the Bangles were more than eye candy/one hit wonder. I stand corrected.

I get the funny feeling there's a chunk of regionality to this stuff too. 69 Boyz? Who the hell are they? I swear, the more I go through this thread, the less I know about the absolute garbage you people are familiar with ;)

Bay City Rollers? Saturday Night?

Check on The Knack. Good girls don't. Probably not high on Billboard, but it received pretty good airplay. Much better song too.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 02:37 PM: Quote from: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 11:38 AM
So name one band and their one hit song!!!!! Try to keep it to only one band per reply so that everyone can name one!!!!

Me thinks some fellas are in violation of Lady Jaye's strictly set rules here... Patience, my not so young apprentices... :-*

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Livin' la Vida Loca by Ricky Martin

Please God, no more.

Agreed. Sure seems like that was Ricky's one big hoorah, but the music auditor in me feels the need to point out his several other hits: The Cup of Life, Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (w/ Aguilera), She Bangs, and the unforgettable super hit Shake Your Bon-Bon! I'm president of Ricky's Fan Club too, so LMK if you'd like our free weekly newsletters as well John! 8)

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Amadeus by Falco

This guy's dead. No chance at redemption here.

I was inclined to point out his other hit Vienna Calling here, but it only hit #18, so I'll let this one slide... ;)

My next song:
Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes

Honorable Mention to:
Supersonic by J.J. Fad 8)

EDIT: Whoops, looks like Josh already beat me to some of these rebuttals! :-*
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 02:46 PM: Quote
EDIT: Whoops, looks like Josh already beat me to some of these rebuttals!

Sorry, I'm a fountain of stupid knowledge like this, and a fast typist. ;D

I submit: Rockwell's
"Somebody's Watching Me" (with special Guest Michael Jackson)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2003, 02:49 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 02:27 PM
Are you kidding? I was in high school around the time of Vanilla Ice, and he was HUGE for awhile there. Him and MC Hammer. The only difference I see between him and Eminem is Eminem hasn't fallen yet. Give him another couple of years.

I just don't think they're that comparable since Eminem seems to generally be more respected throughout the rap community, has already had a much longer shelf life, and has had a lot more hit songs, including a couple with Dre...

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Falco also had Vienna Calling..... and DER KOMMISAR (which was a huge hit).

The Der Kommissar song that we're all familiar with was actually sung by After the Fire, which hit #5 back in 1983. Falco's version never charted here in the States, though he's the one who actually co-wrote this song...

My next one:

You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone :-[ ;D :-[ It was #1 for TEN weeks back in 1977, after all... I'm sure Brent knows this one pretty well... :P
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Force Guy on June 13, 2003, 03:37 PM: Vicious Pink - Cccan't you see
Laid Back - White Horse
Micro Chip League - New York, New York
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 13, 2003, 04:30 PM: Quote
I just don't think they're that comparable since Eminem seems to generally be more respected throughout the rap community, has already had a much longer shelf life, and has had a lot more hit songs, including a couple with Dre...

I don't know if Eminem is respected by other rappers outside Dr. Dre's circle. I mean, you never hear him "Beefing" with anyone besides pop stars like Britney Spears, Christina Augilera and Moby. I heard he has something against Ja Rule now.....but he's just as big a poster boy as Vanilla Ice ever was.

He's just lasted longer.....that's all I'm giving him.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: DSJ™ on June 13, 2003, 04:38 PM: After reading the replies to this thread, I'm having some major flashbacks. ;D
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Post by: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 10:38 PM: That's the whole idea DSJ. Remember my favorite decade ever is the 80's,a nd music being one of the main reasons. So anything to get people talking 80's, where alot of one hit wonders came from, sadly to say.

Ok guys really try to keep it to one band an one song, that way we can give eveyone a chance, but you know some fo the mulitple replies I don't even know so I guess it's ok. Thnaks Jedi Mac for trying to get a lil order around hea. :-* That was for you. ;)

Ok my next sond is again one of my faves and if I ever hear it on the radio I turn it so loud that everyone turns their heads.

AhaTake on me

I love that song, it's so freaking catchy.
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Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 10:46 PM: Hold me now Thompson Twins (sp?)
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Post by: Lady Jaye on June 13, 2003, 10:57 PM: Thanks Morgy, or shoudl I show repeact to my elders and call you sir??? ;D Anyways thanks for reminding me about the Thompson Twins. I just popped in the Wedding singer DVD, it has the song in it's Karaoke section. I am so singing along.

Now I think I'll watch the movie. :D It so reminds me of the 80's!!!!

Another one hit wonder is..........

Sugar Hill Gang: Rapper's Delight
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 11:13 PM: You're welcome young missy ;) Sir is hardly necessary and most would say not warranted.

My girlfriend of that time loved that song (and I enjoyed it too ;))

T'Pau was a band around that time too, what was their single?
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: DSJ™ on June 14, 2003, 06:26 AM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 11:13 PM
T'Pau was a band around that time too, what was their single?

That would be Heart And Soul, T'Pau.

Yep, these flashbacks are bring back some great tunes. 8)
Memories of our youth. ;)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 14, 2003, 11:38 AM: Well, some of us anyway ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Mikey D on June 14, 2003, 12:46 PM: Wishing Well by Terrance Trent Darby

He claimed his album was going to be bigger than the Beatles Sgt. Peppers album. After that, his career went down the crapper.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Carrie M on June 14, 2003, 12:48 PM: Yeah, but in reality, Terrence Trent D'Arby is a fantastic popsmith, better than 99% of his peers were at the time, and excellent by today's standards as well. Just don't tell him that. ')
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 16, 2003, 02:57 PM: Quote
Wishing Well by Terrance Trent Darby

He claimed his album was going to be bigger than the Beatles Sgt. Peppers album. After that, his career went down the crapper.

Buzzzz. Sorry, Terrance Trent D'arby had another hit in the early 90's with "She Kissed Me".

It was a song about someone kissing him "There".

It was Controversial at the time, even. :)

I thought I'd ressurect this thread with today's hip hop nomination:

Luniz "I got 5 on it"
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 03:21 PM: Tainted Love Soft Cell ???
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 03:26 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on June 16, 2003, 02:57 PM
Buzzzz. Sorry, Terrance Trent D'arby had another hit in the early 90's with "She Kissed Me".

I'd even point out that Terrence had a couple other hits on his debut album as well: Billboard #4 Sign Your Name, along with Dance Little Sister. Sorry Mike! ;)

Since I'm here...

Kris Kross: Jump
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 03:45 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 13, 2003, 10:46 PM
Hold me now Thompson Twins

Nuh-uh. You definitely pegged the biggest hit of theirs, but they also had #6 Lay Your Hands on Me, #8 King For a Day, and #11 Doctor, Doctor... :P :-*

Quote from: Force Guy on June 13, 2003, 12:52 PM
Joan Osborne - One of us
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
CCCP - American Soviets

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Tainted Love Soft Cell ???

Well, at least you're finally on the right track here B, but unfortunately Force Guy beat ya' to it way back on page 1. Sorry bud, keep tryin'! I'm sure you'll come up with a legitimate one sooner or later... ;D

My next entry:

True by Spandau Ballet
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: DSJ™ on June 16, 2003, 03:54 PM: Funny, when the name Kris Kross is mentioned, this name came to mind but he is not a one hit wonder:

Christopher Cross - Sailing, Ride Like The Wind, Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).
I like his singing. 8)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 04:49 PM: I'm going to agree with Dale on this one. Those other songs got a lot of airplay in their day.

Damn you and your memory BB, it's a cool song and deserves to be mentioned twice. That's my version of the story anyway.

:-\ :-[
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 05:01 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 04:49 PM
I'm going to agree with Dale on this one. Those other songs got a lot of airplay in their day.

The thing is, Dale's referring to another artist named Cristopher Cross, Brent. Not the same Kris Kross that I was just referring to. Get it...? :-*

So is somone going to chime in with Kris Kristofferson now... ;D

My next contribution:

Forever Young by Alphaville
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Darth Ghidorah on June 16, 2003, 06:12 PM: Was "I Ran" by "A Flock of Seagulls" a 1 hit wonder? I wasn't around in the 80's unfortunately. :(
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 07:12 PM: Quote from: Darth Ghidorah on June 16, 2003, 06:12 PM
Was "I Ran" by "A Flock of Seagulls" a 1 hit wonder?

Sure was DG! See how easy this is Brent?! :P

Here's my "actors should never sing" one-hit wonder contributions:

Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time
Patrick Swayze - She's Like the Wind
Bruce Willis - Respect Yourself
Don Johnson - Heartbeat

Oddly enough, these were all performed in a 2-year span, before the actor singing fad died a quick and painful death... 8)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 17, 2003, 12:44 AM: Quote from: JediMAC on June 16, 2003, 05:01 PM
Quote from: Morgbug on June 16, 2003, 04:49 PM
I'm going to agree with Dale on this one. Those other songs got a lot of airplay in their day.

The thing is, Dale's referring to another artist named Cristopher Cross, Brent. Not the same Kris Kross that I was just referring to. Get it...? :-*

So is somone going to chime in with Kris Kristofferson now... ;D

My next contribution:

Forever Young by Alphaville

Who? See Matt, I'm trying here. I may not be doing real well, but I'm trying. You, on the other hand, keep getting all smug about it and pulling bands out of your back pocket that no one has ever heard of. Alphaville? This some local club band with strong radio play in LA? Yeesh. ::) At least pick one hit wonders that we don't have to wonder who they are. :-* :P ;D

The Kings, Switchin' to Glide?
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: DSJ™ on June 17, 2003, 09:52 AM: Actors should never sing. Good one Matt. I remember Clint Eastwood singing some song in Paint Your Wagon. :o
Then there is the famous singing career that William Shatner had. ::)
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds (http://www.emuchrist.org/bitrot/downloads/William%20Shatner%20-%20Lucy%20In%20The%20Sky%20With%20Diamonds.mp3)
Rocketman (http://home.san.rr.com/webshtick/William%20Shatner%20-%20Rocketman.mp3)

How about Telly Savalas, Kojack himself singing You've Lost That Loving Feeling. ;D
You've Lost That Loving Feeling (http://www.aprilwinchell.com/multimedia/media/mp3/Telly_Lost.mp3)

Ok, enough torture for today. :P
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 17, 2003, 12:28 PM: Two more corrections (Both Matt's entries)

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Here's my "actors should never sing" one-hit wonder contributions:

Eddie Murphy - Party All the Time

Eddie Murphy actually had ANOTHER big single that was on the radio quite a bit in the mid 90's, with none other than the King of Pop himself. The song? Whazzupwitu. It was actually in the top 10 singles for awhile when it was released. The album cover was baby blue with red hearts all over it. Scary.....

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Kris Kross: Jump

Many people actually remember Kris Kross for the SECOND single (Warm it up), and some may even remember the third single off that album "I missed the bus" (which borrowed so heavily from Young MC's "Principle's office" that many folks accused them of stealing the lyrics.

Their second album featured a single "Alright" as well as "The Bomb", but neither got them as much play as the 1st album did.

That's my totally Krossed out update. :)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Scott on June 17, 2003, 12:40 PM: How about these two more recent ones

Who Let the Dogs Out? by the Baha Men
Whoof Whoof Whoof Whoof Whoof

Mambo No.5 by Lou Bega

I can think of some older grunge songs...

Far Behind by Candlebox

They had some pretty large other songs (You) but this one still gets airplay every now and then

Tomorrow by Silverchair
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 17, 2003, 01:57 PM: I already listed Mambo No.5 by Lou Bega.... :P

But I'd like to nominate another Grunge artist "Seven Mary Three" with Cumbersome.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2003, 05:26 PM: Bridge Over Troubled Water by Clay Aiken! ;D

(http://i.cnn.net/cnn/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/19/americanidol.singles.ap/story.clay.ruben.ap.jpg)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JoshEEE on June 19, 2003, 05:29 PM: Quote
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Clay Aiken!

Good call, although disturbing that you know the name of his song already.

How many seasons of Idol before no one cares anymore? For me....it was 1.

;D
Title: Re: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 19, 2003, 06:26 PM: Quote from: JoshEEE on June 19, 2003, 05:29 PM
Good call, although disturbing that you know the name of his song already.

Made the front page of CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/19/americanidol.singles.ap/index.html) today! ;)

Next up:

"19" by Paul Hardcastle (that song about the average age of our Vietnam soldiers)
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Post by: Lemon-Viper on June 19, 2003, 06:29 PM: My one hit wonder has to be:

I'm too sexy by Right Said Fred

What a great song! It even inspired tons of crappy tee shirts!!
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 01:15 PM: Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon (sp?)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Mikey D on June 30, 2003, 02:56 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 01:15 PM
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon (sp?)

Not true, he also had a hit with Lawyers, Guns and Money. He might of had more, but those two are the most played on classic rock stations.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 30, 2003, 03:04 PM: Quote from: Mikey D on June 30, 2003, 02:56 PM
Quote from: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 01:15 PM
Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon (sp?)

Not true, he also had a hit with Lawyers, Guns and Money. He might of had more, but those two are the most played on classic rock stations.

See now, I think some of us are having a difference in opinion as to what constitutes a hit Mike, 'cause I'd say Brent's very much right on with that Warren Zevon song. Lawyers, Guns and Money never even charted, which I think is totally necessary in order to be termed a "hit". This is the same argument I would make against Josh's last two corrections of my entries. I think if a song never even sees the pages of a Billboard magazine - it just don't count! Despite receiving some limited airplay in some markets.

That's just my definition of a "hit" though, but it's the generally accepted definition most of the time too (like when you see "One Hit Wonder" books in the stores and such... ;)

My next entry:

Gary Numan's Cars 8)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 03:24 PM: I have never heard his other song, so I can't really complain. I don't think though, as Matt said, it charted all that well. Though I've resoundingly proven not to be an authority in this game.

Stuck in the Middle Stealers Wheel.

Again, an oldie but I suspect with fairly universal airplay?
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 30, 2003, 03:28 PM: Quote from: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 03:24 PM
Stuck in the Middle Stealers Wheel.

Again, an oldie but I suspect with fairly universal airplay?

WHA'?!? OK, I looked it up... Hit #6 WAAAAYYYY back in early 1973. ::) I'll tell you ~~what~~ who the "oldie" around here is... :-*

Guess I'll let it slide, but c'mon Brent - you gotta pick some songs that the rest of us were at least around for! I suppose if I was listening to the radio when I was 2 1/2 I might've heard this one... :-\

Next song:

Informer by Snow... :P
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Mikey D on June 30, 2003, 03:54 PM: Damn, I just can't win :( I think I know something and I get shot down just like that. At least allow me to boost my ego a little bit here, Matt :-*
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 04:05 PM: Quote
Guess I'll let it slide, but c'mon Brent - you gotta pick some songs that the rest of us were at least around for! I suppose if I was listening to the radio when I was 2 1/2 I might've heard this one...

Next song:

Informer by Snow...

Snow? Snow falls on the ground. Sheesh Matt, I may be old but at least the stuff I list gets airplay.

Something perhaps from the years when Matt had teeth...

Echo Beach Martha and the Muffins. ;D
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: DSJ™ on June 30, 2003, 04:14 PM: How about Come on Eileen, Dexy's Midnight Runners.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Snively Bandar on June 30, 2003, 05:48 PM: Quote from: DSJ™ on June 30, 2003, 04:14 PM
How about Come on Eileen, Dexy's Midnight Runners.

I think that one was mentioned earlier in this thread DSJ. ;)

How about a couple oldies but goodies: Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins and Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on June 30, 2003, 06:37 PM: Quote from: Mikey D on June 30, 2003, 03:54 PM
Damn, I just can't win :( I think I know something and I get shot down just like that. At least allow me to boost my ego a little bit here, Matt :-*

Sorry Mike! :-* But hell, your ego should still be fine, 'cause you've got the most bitchin' pansy dancin' Spiderman anywhere around! 8)

Quote from: Morgbug on June 30, 2003, 04:05 PM
Something perhaps from the years when Matt had teeth...

Echo Beach Martha and the Muffins. ;D

Nuh-uh Brent... ::) Only song that ever charted from that group was Black Stations/White Stations, which rang in at a paltry #63 back in 1984. But at least you've moved up a decade finally for us, though we still have no clue what the hell you're talking about! :-* But I can see why - they're a Canucklehead group, eh?! ;)

My next stab at it:
Pump Up the Volume by M/A/R/R/S 8)
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on July 1, 2003, 12:09 AM: My goodness. It's amazing we ever hooked up to trade Matt. Check the Canadian charts on Martha et al.

You may not know any of my bands but I sure haven't a clue as to the bands you mention either. And I have a really hard time believing Hooters plays those bands, so I'm starting to question your choices in radio stations.

BTW, I thought you'd be familiar with the Stealers Wheel song because Jeff Healy redid a version that had considerable air play. NOt a hit by any stretch, but it was out there and not that long ago.

Carry on wayward son Kansas.

Oh, I know they probably had other songs, but I can't think of any that were popular.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: JediMAC on July 1, 2003, 12:17 AM: Quote from: Morgbug on July 1, 2003, 12:09 AM
Carry on wayward son Kansas.

Oh, I know they probably had other songs, but I can't think of any that were popular.

Uh... Ever hear of a little ditty called Dust in the Wind...?! Pretty sure that one constitutes a "hit". Yeah, Happy Birthday anyways Canada. :-*
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on July 1, 2003, 01:11 AM: Damn, I knew there was another one. Never went in much for the sappy stuff like you though Matt, so no surprise it slipped my mind. :P
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Mikey D on July 1, 2003, 07:07 AM: Ok, here's one that has a 99.9957346% chance of not getting shot down by Matt.

Because I got High by Afroman. And I heard somewhere he's happy with his 15 minutes and found God and became a priest or something.
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Jedi Idej on July 3, 2003, 08:20 PM: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Although he's had a lot of success behind the scenes.

Speaking of actors who shouldn't sing... How about the cover of
The Clapping Song (http://80stop.tripod.com/clappingsong.html) - Pia Zadora

You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on July 3, 2003, 09:25 PM: I don't like Mondays Boomtown Rats :-*
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Scott on July 7, 2003, 01:03 PM: Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by the Crash Test Dummies
Linger by The Cranberries
Cannonball by The Breeders
What's Up by 4 Non Blondes
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Jango Fettish on July 7, 2003, 01:11 PM: Hmm, I dunno about the Cranberries. They had Linger, Zombie, Dreams and Salvation.

Has anyone said Ray ParkerJr.- Ghostbusters or Eddie Murphy - Party all the time?
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Morgbug on July 7, 2003, 02:00 PM: Crash Test Dummies - Superman Song? I thought that one charted well in the US?
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Scott on July 7, 2003, 02:03 PM: Hmmm...Don't think so, at least not here

http://www.chartattack.com/DAMN/2002/05/0310.cfm
Title: Re: Name a one hit wonder thread!!!
Post by: Jimmy on July 7, 2003, 02:49 PM: Hmmm... Here's a few for ya

Dexy's Midnight Runners- C'mon Eileen
Peter Schilling- Major Tom
Jesus Jones- Right here Right now
Primitive Radio Gods- Standing outside a broken phone booth
White Town- Your woman