One hit wonder songs......
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Motherless Child by the original Sweet Water
Was in woodstock 69 and remade by many after that one hit wonder came out
Was in woodstock 69 and remade by many after that one hit wonder came out
As an aside, if you like 70's one-hit wonders, get the 25 CD set (300 songs in total) Super Hits of the '70s - Have A Nice Day Almost enough to cause you to run screaming into the night if you're old enough to remember this stuff. <g> I've got all 25 CDs. No musical taste, but all 25 CDs.
Paul/IT said:Your forgot " Boom Boom Boom...lets go back to my room"
That would be by Paul Lekakis.
Speaking of one hit wonders by guys named Paul, how about 19 by Paul Hardcastle. Great tunes both of them. Goob Im copying that list of yours and going MP3 hunting.
How about Eyes of a Stranger by Payolas.
Boston is WAAAAYYY off. More Than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, Foreplay/Long Time, Rock&Roll Band, Smokin' were all hits. This album was the Biggest Selling Debut Album of all time for years. It is still in the top 50 Highest Selling Albums of all time.
2nd album was "Dont Look Back" (another big hit), with "Party" as the 2nd hit.
Damn, don't make me do this again.
2nd album was "Dont Look Back" (another big hit), with "Party" as the 2nd hit.
Damn, don't make me do this again.
Like them or not, Boston was much bigger than this! Some of their other number one songs:Back Burner said:Some that come to mind....
More than a feeling - Boston...
Back Burner
Don't Look Back
Amanda
In order to fit the category as a one hit wonder, the group must not be able to attain success with any other songs. The mere fact that the entire first Boston album went triple platinum is the proof. Don't Look Back and Third Stage also sold double platinum. As of late the band hasn't done much. Just a little musical history....
mm...Paul Hardcastle is still producing and an active Jazz producer/artist , periodically releasing material in both Europe and Japan.Remo said:..Speaking of one hit wonders by guys named Paul, how about 19 by Paul Hardcastle.
That was a great song though. Ni Ni Ni Ni Nineteen.
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Here is another one Album wonder:
Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ...............early eighties
Top Jimmy said:Boston is WAAAAYYY off. More Than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, Foreplay/Long Time, Rock&Roll Band, Smokin' were all hits. This album was the Biggest Selling Debut Album of all time for years. It is still in the top 50 Highest Selling Albums of all time.
2nd album was "Dont Look Back" (another big hit), with "Party" as the 2nd hit.
Damn, don't make me do this again.
No offence TJ & other Boston fans,
But if you compare that single to any other single that they had, it's no comparison. Maybe not a "one hit wonder" but not waaaaaay off either.
Tell you the truth I never even heard of the other songs you mentioned.
But I do respect your opinion.
B.B.
Rev, Lu Lu's 'Nelly The Elephant ' was pretty popular, but in essence I think you are right.
Maybe we should leave it up to Daddyio, the defrauder, who seems to be doing a pretty good job ...
btw 'Cum on feel the noise' was originally a hit song in Britain by Slade.
Off the top of my head, I think 'The Emperors New Clothes' by Sinead was a pretty big hit.
Maybe we should leave it up to Daddyio, the defrauder, who seems to be doing a pretty good job ...
btw 'Cum on feel the noise' was originally a hit song in Britain by Slade.
Off the top of my head, I think 'The Emperors New Clothes' by Sinead was a pretty big hit.
but, but, I like it ...WhOiSyOdAdDy? said:Pool... I believe You asaid that already!!!
I'm so darn glad He let me try it again,
'Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
Gonna keep on tryin' till I reach the highest ground
Edward Bear had one called 'Down in Mexico' that I recall. I'm not sure how it charted. LZ had D'yer Maker that was played extensively on the radio when it came out. It must have made top 40.hdog said:The Last Song - Edward Bear
Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin (think it's their only top - 40 hit)
Turning Japanese was the Vapors ... 1980WhOiSyOdAdDy? said:Goober.. off the top of my head, I think most of these are not one hit wonders!!!
“Whip It” Devo
Turning Japanese
Pop Muzik
Mexican Radio
Secret Agent Man
The Macarena - Los Del Rio
You Light Up My Life - Debbie Boone
Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men
Take On Me - A-Ha
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
In a Big Country - Big Country
Me and Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
Stumblin In - Suzie Quattro
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
8675309 - Tommy Tutone
Smokin In The Boys Room - Brownsville Station
Lovin You - Minnie Ripperton
True - Spandau Ballet
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Convoy - C.W. McCall
Harper Valley PTA - Jeannie C Riley
Don't Give Up on Us Baby - David Soul
You Light Up My Life - Debbie Boone
Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men
Take On Me - A-Ha
She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby
In a Big Country - Big Country
Me and Mrs Jones - Billy Paul
Stumblin In - Suzie Quattro
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
8675309 - Tommy Tutone
Smokin In The Boys Room - Brownsville Station
Lovin You - Minnie Ripperton
True - Spandau Ballet
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Convoy - C.W. McCall
Harper Valley PTA - Jeannie C Riley
Don't Give Up on Us Baby - David Soul
