Been sorting out some of my 7" singles, and found a few one hit wonders.

Here are a few:
Blue Pearl - Can You Feel The Passion
La Tour - People Are Still Having Sex
u96 - Das Boot
Doctor Spin - Tetris

Yep they are from the early 90's when I was in my early teens. :banana:

I wonder what others might be around, in fact the La Tour single I bought a week or two ago, as I remembered it from way back then, but never bought it at the time.

What have other people got hiding in their collection :scratch2:

Strange how just a title can bring back the 'tune' to your head :yes:

Kids these days. :rolleyes:

When I was a teenager our one-hit wonders went by cool names:

The Strawberry Alarm Clock
The Chocolate Watch Band
The Electric Prunes
The Human Beinz
The Magic Mushrooms
The Third Bardo
The Zakary Thaks
Mouse and the Traps
The Balloon Farm

And they played music people still want to hear. :guitar:

Little Bit O'soul, Music Explosion, 1967, Yellow River, Christie, 1970, Last Song, Edward Bear, 1973...the list goes on & on...-Sandy G.

How about Benny Mardones?

and from cincinatti...the Lemon Pipers "Green Tamborine"

And from my little hometown "Tommy James and the Shondales" "Chrystal Blue Persuasion- "Uh -Huh, it a new vibration." Ok he had a few more hits.

Darn! I had The Lemon Pipers on my list but deleted them because it was getting too long. Great song.

"Now listen while I play ay ay ay ay ay... My green tambourine."

Anyone else checking their "Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era" CDs while reading this thread?

Sorry about highjacking your thread valveman, but no one was responding to the 90s music. Wrong crowd. :beatnik: We need a "hippie" smilie for this thread.

Um, DaWoofer, Tommy James and the Shondells were not exactly a one-hit wonder. "I Think We're Alone Now," "Mony, Mony," "Hanky Panky," "Sweet Cherry Wine" and "Crimson and Clover" all made the Billboard Top 10. Cheesy stuff, but still fun listening.

"I Think We're Alone Now" as the first 45 I ever bought. Geez. When was that? 1966? I am officially an old geezer.

I've got a copy of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" :scratch2:

Looking Glass did Brandy.

Looking Glass did Brandy.

Run away! Run away!

:dammit: Why did you have to remind me of that insipid tune? I had managed to purge it from my memory banks, and now the refrain is running though my head.

If anyone mentions "Timothy" I'm going to :puke:

My gawd. I just had a flashback of "Give Me Just a Little More Time."

Excuse me while I go destroy some brain cells.

"I got a little change in my pocket goin ging a ling a ling"

Georgia Satelites

That was a great song!

Take care,

Ed

My 2 all time worst One Hit Wonders:
1. Don't Worry, Be Happy
2. I Can Help

Thankfully I don't remember and don't want to know the (artists?) who are to blame for these disasters.

The Chocolate Watch Band
Just curious, which song was a top ten? I didn't listen to top ten at that time so I missed it. One of my favorite groups!!!! :smoke:

Carl

How about Benny Mardones?

i remenber the name, what did he sing??

Sorry about highjacking your thread valveman, but no one was responding to the 90s music. Wrong crowd. :beatnik: We need a "hippie" smilie for this thread.



That's OK, I don't mind.

:rockon: this is as near as I could find....OK sorry about the 90's music, It's just what I was playing then at the time of starting the thread :yes:
Although I was a teenager in the 90's most of the music in my collection comes from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 2000's and I've got stuff right back to 1900 :D

I know I've got some more hiding away in my collection somewhere. OK so your more of a hippie crowed then :smoke: I got the orginal Woodstock soundtrack on 3 LPs, is that hippie enough :nutz:

T'was one of the reasons I started the thread, wanted to see what else was out there.

I like rock, blues, jazz...anything except this modern pop ideal, and fame acadamy crap :uzi:

Benny Mardones-Into The Night(Steal Away). Here's 'nother one for you "Popcorn" by Hot Butter, 1972. Song was an instrumental, played on a synthesiser.Bobby McFerrin did the immortal "Don't Worry, Be Happy".-Sandy G.

Benny Mardones-Into The Night(Steal Away). Here's 'nother one for you "Popcorn" by Hot Butter, 1972. Song was an instrumental, played on a synthesiser.Bobby McFerrin did the immortal "Don't Worry, Be Happy".-Sandy G.

That's right Sandy G.!

It still gets airplay, although I don't think it's politcally correct for older guys to sing about "sixteen year olds" today! :no:

I think that benny Mardones song was from 1979 or '80...Another one was "Hot Rod Hearts" by Robbie DuPree from the same era. And remember "Romeo's Tune" by Steve Forbert? Guy sounded like he needed to clear his throat. One I always liked from '77 was the Sanford/Townsend Band's "Smoke from a Distant Fire". And then there was all the Discotrash-LTD's "Back in Love Again", Lipps, Inc's "Funkytown" from '80, and what some consider disco's last hurrah, Shannon's "Let the Music Play" from '83. Hard to believe a song in 1983 would include the lyrics "Groovy cat"-but it did. Methinks that that bunch of kids that did "Preoccupied with 1985"-Bowling for Soup-will prolly end up in the One-Hit Wonder Hall of Fame, As will that Wayne Fountain guy who had the hots for Stacy's Mom...-Sandy G.

OK Carl, you called me out on The Chocolate Watch Band reference. I'd never heard of them until the first "Nuggets" compilation came out on vinyl in the mid '70s. That compilation included "Let's Talk About Girls." The multi-CD "Nuggets" includes "Sweet Young Thing" and "Are you Gonna Be There (At The Love In)." Those are the only CWB songs I've ever heard, but I remember they did a couple of shows in the SF Bay Area while I was living there a few years ago.

I can't belive nobody mentioned "My Sharona" yet...didn't know Mouse & the Traps actually had a hit - "Sometimes You Just Can't Win" IS a winner in my books anyway...I'll throw in another nugget: Count Five - Psychotic Reaction :banana:

Thanks Photobitstream ! :)
If I had guessed it would have been Let's Talk About Girls. They are from San Jose but have still toured the country even fairly recently. If you like pure
psychedelia they're album The Inner Mystique" has a side of some of the best you will ever hear. The second side is the more pounding "garage" they are more well known for. Dunno if it's on CD. Unlike most other one hit wonders, all their other recorded material is all well worth listening to and no "dogs".

Carl

Here's a few from the 80's:

Jenny's Number - Tommy Tutone
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Whip It - Devo
Blinded By Science - Thomas Dolby

From the 70's:
Hold Your Head - Argent?
Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (MTV made this famous)
Cruel to be Kind - Nick Lowe

Here's a few from the 80's:

Jenny's Number - Tommy Tutone
Tainted Love - Soft Cell
Whip It - Devo
Blinded By Science - Thomas Dolby

From the 70's:
Hold Your Head - Argent?
Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles (MTV made this famous)
Cruel to be Kind - Nick Lowe

I heard an interview with Nick Lowe once. They asked "What song do you think you'll be remembered for?" He answered "Well, I guess it would be my hit." Kinda had to hear him say it, but it was pretty funny.

He went on to talk about producing. Something to this effect: "There's an old saying in the record business, I guess in every business, that you can't shine shit. But today, with all the recording technology, we've come to an age where indeed you can- you can shine shit."

I'm paraphrasing, but you get the jist.

Take care,

Ed

"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the very first video aired on MTV on May 1, 1981 when they came on the air.I think it had been a minor hit back in '79. Ain't you guys glad I know all this useless, hopeless trivia ?!?-Sandy G.

How about Vehicle by Ides Of March...

How about Vehicle by Ides Of March...

Nice one. I actually have that in my collection. Ironically, their second album opened with a song titled "One Hit Wonder."

"Vehicle" is one of the great (mostly) forgotten songs in rock history.

Hang on Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners.

For a ton more go to www.onehitwondercentral.com

Ron.

Poking around at onehitwondercentralcom I was reminded of what may be the ultimate One Hit Wonder: "Signs," by the Five Man Electrical Band

Had the 45 when I was in high school. Loved it. Dayum. Hadn't even thought about that song in decades.

Tesla did (IMO) a nice cover of "Signs" on their acoustic album "Five Man Acoustical Band" (or something like that). :-)

Actually I remember another Five Man Electrical Band song that got airplay in my youth. I am not sure of the title but I COULD sing most of it if asked to. My brain is full of useless data; it just won't hold any of the useful information.

The latter song might be called "Absolutely Right" or something like that. If I have bandwidth later, I'll peruse Allmusic and get back to you (if anyone's interested).

Didn't 5 Man Electrical Band have another one about a werewolf named Billy? -Sandy G.

That was "COME on eileen" and thanks for the braineating reminder. I guess we're all lucky that Clinton's goblin gal wasn't named Eileen.

I nominate a two-in-one hit wonder : The Kings "This Beat Goes On/Switchin to Glide". I loved the hell outta that song when I was in high school. And didn't The Knack also score with "Good Girls Don't"? Likewise with Georgia Satellites, they had a followup hit with Battleship Chains.

Who was the dud that sang "Born To Be Alive"? That had to be a OHW.

Need I mention Barry Sadler?

I meant "dude". Honestly, that was a typo.

Benny Mardones-Into The Night(Steal Away). Here's 'nother one for you "Popcorn" by Hot Butter, 1972. Song was an instrumental, played on a synthesiser.Bobby McFerrin did the immortal "Don't Worry, Be Happy".-Sandy G.

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE4721AD24BAD7720D7933255DCBD7DF829C742 F281116E495AD1A96371DE1B7BE577F495C9AEF26AB679AFFA 62A7500DD5C0EE52ECBC1B&sql=10:n95a8qztbtc4

Seasons in the sun - Terry Jacks
Shannon - Henry Gross
Afternoon Delight - Starland vocal band

How about "I'd Like It Better If We Slept Together" by Romeo Void.
Rockin Bar/Dance tune!

http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26239&highlight=hit+wonders

Patrick Hernandez did that "Born to be Alive". He was supposed to be the Next Big Thing in Disco winter '78-79. Remember Joe Walsh's "Life's Been Good" from summer '78? Or Boney M's "Rivers of Babylon" from the same year? "How dry I am, how wet I'll be, if I don't find the Bathroom key".....<grin> "Boom, boom, ain't it great to be crazy?"....-Sandy G.

How about "I'd Like It Better If We Slept Together" by Romeo Void.
Rockin Bar/Dance tune!

Actually, that was "Never say never", which oddly enough, I liked. (The whole group, really.)

How about "Grazing in the Grass", by Hugh Masekela (instrumental), my first 45.

"In the Summertime", by Mungo Jerry. :lmao:

M "Pop Music"
Billy Thorpe "Children of the Sun"
Aldo Nova "Fantasy"
Jesus Jones "Right Here, Right Now"
Rose Royce "car Wash"
Kiss "I Was Made for Lovin' You"...well, I guess they had a few more songs... :thmbsp:

Higher and Higher by Alive and Kicking

Alan

Unless I missed it, "Ride Captain, Ride" by The Blues Image was a pretty cool tune. "Green Eyed Lady", by SugarLoaf too.

"Vehicle" was some badass horns and what about "Evil Woman" by Crow???

Geez Louise, there's a bazillion!!!

And now a crossover hit from the soulful side of the tracks..........

"Tighten Up", Archie Bell and the Drells

Looks like Bobby McFerrin needed to take his own advice "Don't Worry, Be Happy"

Okay, has anyone watched the One Hit Wonder show on NBC? Tonight featured The Knack, Tommy Tutone & Vanilla Ice. First they sing their hit, then a current song. Some sort of contest I guess, just kind of fun seeing these guys play again..

Here's a couple of oldies-but-goodies- Every Little Star-Linda Scott, 1961. Pink Shoelaces, Dodie Stevens (Geraldine Pasquale) 1958. Another "Class of '61" "Wheels" by the String-a-Longs. 1961 for some reason, to me, saw a LOT of good tunes come to the forefront-more than 2 or 3 other years put together. -Sandy G.

Jeez Sandy, you are waaayy too knowledgable about this stuff!

Remember "Rainman"? I honestly think I'm a bit like him...about popular music..Maybe have a touch of Asperger's Syndrome,a mild form of autsm.. I can go back to the late '40s, & forward to about 20 years ago. It amazes some people, my G/F & folks I'm around a lot it annoys, because I CAN'T not do it. That's how last year I knew that stroke hadn't really affected me much,because I could still rattle 'em off....-Sandy G.

"Your Woman" by White Town
"The Honeythief" by Hipsway
"Feed the Tree" by Belly
"Pump up the Volume" by M|A|R|R|S
"Melt with You" by The Modern English (which may not have actually hit the chart here in the States) -- Foe

"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell Ugggggggghhhhhhhhhh.....

Ahh, "Tainted Love." Written by Ed Cobb (of the Four Preps), it was turned down by The Standells ("Dirty Water") who he was managing and songwriting for at the time. Gloria Jones made the original recording; she ended up joining T. Rex, marrying Marc Bolan, and I think was driving their car during his fatal accident-- Foe

It Never Rains in Southern California (Albert Hammond)
Sunshine Go Away Today (Jonathan Edwards)

And a quartet of some of the most toe-curlingly bad songs of the seventies (what was it with this fad for "songs that tell a story"?):

The Night Chicago Died (Paper Lace)
Billy, Don't Be a Hero (Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods)
Run, Joey, Run (David Geddes)
Seasons in the Sun (Terry Jacks)

You forgot one- Diesel...Saulsolito saturday night-or something like that

and..Andrew Gold, Lonely boy



Artie.

And of course I forgot these classic delights...

Chevy Van (Sammy Johns)
Just When I Needed You Most (Randy Vanwarmer)

Anyone remember a band called Stillwater, and the song "Mindbender" about a talking guitar? Better yet, how about some of the more comic tunes, like Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road? Who did that, Loudon Wainwright III? Glad to see I was not the only one traumatized by Bo Donaldson and Henry Gross! OHW is a category all its own.

Mungo Jerry - Summertime.

I LOVED that song "Your Woman" by White Town...It was SO weird, off the wall, whatever. The dude singin' it sounded as bent as a left-handed corkscrew, & I'll bet he had a WHOLE pocketfull of $3 bills....<grin>-Sandy G.

And a quartet of some of the most toe-curlingly bad songs of the seventies (what was it with this fad for "songs that tell a story"?):

The Night Chicago Died (Paper Lace)
Billy, Don't Be a Hero (Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods)
Run, Joey, Run (David Geddes)
Seasons in the Sun (Terry Jacks)How 'bout "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" by Vickie "Mama" Lawrence?

Yeah, did anybody EVER figger out WTF that song was about?!? Sounded like a plot for a good Jerry Springer episode... Another one from about the same time was "Last Song" by a group called Edward Bear. Kinda dopey, yet still appealing in a sad-eyed puppy kind of way. Edward & Co. had a VERY minor follow up, "Close Your Eyes", later in '73. It was sorta "Last Song" version 2. 1973 was full of one hit wonders-Remember "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Deodato? And then there was "Money" by Pink Floyd. I think that was their one shot at top 40 fame & fortune. Everybody knows them, but who remembers Jud Strunk & his tearjerker ballad, "A Daisy A Day"? Dammitt, you guys got me started on this again...Now we'll ALL suffer...Heheheheheheheh....-Sandy G.

Anyone remember a band called Stillwater, and the song "Mindbender" about a talking guitar? Better yet, how about some of the more comic tunes, like Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road? Who did that, Loudon Wainwright III? Glad to see I was not the only one traumatized by Bo Donaldson and Henry Gross! OHW is a category all its own.

Wasnt Stillwater the band in "Almost Famous"?
How about these monstrosities:
Music Box Dancer-Frank Mills
Shaddup you Face-Joe Dolce
Money(Thats what I want)-The Flying Lizards
Steal Away-Robbie Dupree(That Into the Night by Benny Mardones is another song entirely from the same era)

I remember these as vividly as the week I had Chicken Pox.
Jimmy

how's about "the peppermint twist" by Joey Dee and the Starlighters.
"DirtyWater" by the Standells
"Shotgun" by Jr. Walker and the Allstars
"Have I the Right" by The Honeycombs
"Willie & the hand jive" by Johnny Preston
"Wipeout" by The Surfaris
"Do-wah Ditty-Ditty" Manfred Mann
Ok, Ok, so there not exactly "Hippie" but I do have a David Peel album, Ya can't get much more "hippier" than that!
Derek

I thought "Willie and the Hand Jive" was Johnny Otis?There are probably 50 versions of that song,I bet.
Jimmy

well, i've got a d.j. sample marked sep 24 1964 on hallway records, so maybe the original version? OH it does say Otis as the writer of the song, obviously not the original.

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