Spin-off: Best one-hit wonder ever

[Girthang]

Never Say Never
Romeo Void

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

Sprit in the Sky-Norman Greenbaum

 

[Creed Bratton]

Think they had 3 hit songs off 1 album... or did you FORGET about those... lol

I seriously don't recall ever hearing any other song from them but they were big in the UK I think.

 

[sefus12]

In the Mean Time- Spacehog
I Believe in a Thing Called Love-The Darkness

“In the Meantime” is a fantastic song.

Here are a few that come to mind:
“Sucked Out” by Superdrag
“Closing Time” by Semisonic (I know they had some other stuff that may have made the radio, but this was their only hit)
The aforementioned “Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger
“What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes
“Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne
And, as much as I dislike the song, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawumba

 

[HymanKaplan]

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? And The Mysterians - “96 Tears”

The definitive first "punk rock" song.

 

[Get Bucket$]

The definitive first "punk rock" song.

I like that song. I always thought it was Eric Burden.

 

[Girthang]

Sheila E
Glamorous Life

 

[Girthang]

“In the Meantime” is a fantastic song.

Here are a few that come to mind:
“Sucked Out” by Superdrag
“Closing Time” by Semisonic (I know they had some other stuff that may have made the radio, but this was their only hit)
The aforementioned “Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger
“What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes
“Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne
And, as much as I dislike the song, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawumba

Stacy's mom! Forgot about that one!

 

[Girthang]

My Sharona
The Knack

 

[HymanKaplan]

I like that song. I always thought it was Eric Burden.

Never thought of that, but it DOES sound a lot like him.

 

[BC_Wader]

“In the Meantime” is a fantastic song.

Here are a few that come to mind:
“Sucked Out” by Superdrag
“Closing Time” by Semisonic (I know they had some other stuff that may have made the radio, but this was their only hit)
The aforementioned “Flagpole Sitta” by Harvey Danger
“What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes
“Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne
And, as much as I dislike the song, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawumba

How "What's up" became a hit is beyond me. For me, that's the worst song I've ever heard. It has zero redeeming qualities and the singers voice? Up there with Yoko Ono as the worst female "singers" ever in my book.

 

[sefus12]

How "What's up" became a hit is beyond me. For me, that's the worst song I've ever heard. It has zero redeeming qualities and the singers voice? Up there with Yoko Ono as the worst female "singers" ever in my book.

It’s not conventional by any means and I see how you think the way you do, but I love the passion in Linda Perry’s voice. There’s a lot behind her voice (unlike Yoko). Check out “Spaceman” by 4 Non Blondes if you want another example. But again, I totally get what you are saying.

With that said I did the song. It’s a jam.

 

[UK82]

Heard this one last week.

 

[christophero]

My Sharona
The Knack

They were labeled the next Beatles at the time.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

They were labeled the next Beatles at the time.

Great prediction.

 

[Phil_The_Music]

Stacy's mom! Forgot about that one!

Little known fact, Stacy's Mom was also Jessie's girl back in the day.

 

[Girthang]

Little known fact, Stacy's Mom was also Jessie's girl back in the day.

Giving off good vibrations in an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini no doubt

 

[Girthang]

They were labeled the next Beatles at the time.

Really?!

 

[christophero]

One album review infamously stated that.

 

[Girthang]

The Impression That I Get
The M M Bosstones

 

[Girthang]

Spin Doctors
Two Princes

 

[Girthang]

One album review infamously stated that.

Wow. Must have been a relative of a band member. Great tune though

 

[Girthang]

Cult of Personality
Living Colour

 

[Girthang]

Heard this one last week.

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Thought of this one when someone posted the Looking Glass hit, Brandi

 

[Catfan in Tn.]

MC Hammer

 

[catsfanbgky]

Spin Doctors
Two Princes

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Little Miss Can't be wrong ????

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Little Miss Can't be wrong ????

There are numerous acts on this list that have multiple hits.

Unlike Jimi Hendrix who only had one top 40 hit.

Purple haze only got up to about 60 or so.

 

[Mash 2.4]

Little Miss Can't be wrong ????

This does bring up something i’ve thought about. Who are some great 2 hit wonders?

Golden Earring with Twilight Zone and Radar Love would have to be extremely high on that list.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

This does bring up something i’ve thought about. Who are some great 2 hit wonders?

Golden Earring with Twilight Zone and Radar Love would have to be extremely high on that list.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

 

[the nail at the foul line]

This does bring up something i’ve thought about. Who are some great 2 hit wonders?

Golden Earring with Twilight Zone and Radar Love would have to be extremely high on that list.

BOC is up there Burning for You and Don't Fear the Reaper

Cutting Crew
Mr Mr

 

[the nail at the foul line]

I think Al Stewart is a two hit wonder. I could be wrong. Year of the Cat and Time Passages.

 

[Smashcat]

You Get What you Give - Young Radicals

I still like that one.

 

[Mash 2.4]

BOC is up there Burning for You and Don't Fear the Reaper

Cutting Crew
Mr Mr

A personal favorite would be Zebra with Tell me what you want and Who’s behind the door.

 

[WayneDougan]

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The Impression That I Get
The M M Bosstones

Someday I Suppose was big enough to not warrant them being called a One Hit Wonder.

 

[catsfanbgky]

Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
Here comes the Hotstepper - iNi Kamoze
99 Luftballoons - Nena
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
You Spin Me (like a record_ - Dead or Alive
No Diggity - Blackstreet
Tipsy - J-Kwon

Check out Spotify playlist of One Hit Wonders. Loaded with great songs, Also loaded with bad songs. "Don't worry, be happy" is trash. Despise that song, instant change if it comes on.

 

[Catfan in Tn.]