Do you have any favorite one-hit wonders?

[Archae]

Like "Macarena?"

"Achy Breaky Heart?"

"Spirit In The Sky?"

"Safety Dance?"

"I Ran?"

http://www.wisn.com/entertainment/23292556/detail.html

[zen_bohemian]

1. One hit wonders are awesome ha

Rapper's Delight-there was no internet back then, no lyrics sheets, but I memorized that whole song word for word, it took a couple of weeks, but I finally got it all down :)

Video Killed The Radio Star- We bought a stereo with a CD player, new technology, we were so proud ha....it was the first song that we ever played on CD in our stereo.

[Capn Sunshine]

2. Louie, Louie!

Oh Baby , we gotta go....

Here it is with the words!

[Archae]

6. How to get a hit record!

Make sure your frontman is plowed, then tell him to sing "Louie Louie." :rofl:

[WinkyDink]

13. "1-hit wonder" means the group/singer had no more. "Little Latin Lupe Lu," anyone?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingsmen

[Capn Sunshine]

33. That tune was a Righteous Bros hit.

I had no idea the Kingsmen even recorded it. Never heard it.
However, the Kingsmen did score again with Jolly Green Giant.

To ME "one hit wonder" means "Top Ten" in the definition of "HIT";
not # 88 on the Billboard chart.

[Capn Sunshine]

3. Wild Thing!

I think I love Ya

Seriously, I think of California Peggy every time I hear this tune.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear Capn Sunshine!

I want you to know that my husband pointed out your post to me, just now!

You. Are. In. Big. Trouble!

With ME!

:spank:

[Capn Sunshine]

36. ......

:evilgrin:

[WinkyDink]

14. Again, NOT a "1-hit wonder" group, the Troggs:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troggs#Million_sellers

[Capn Sunshine]

34. again, never heard any of those tunes,

IN Los Angeles,a pretty big market, I only Heard "Wild Thing". Never another peep from the Troggs.

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. I wonder where my one-hitter is. Ooohh... shiny!!! n/t

[Silver Swan]

5. I never recalled "Spirit in the Sky"

but I loved "The Eggplant the Ate Chicago."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Lc0Lra9cI


This was done by Norman Greenbaum as Dr. West's Medicine show and Jug Band.


I remember the song, but when I moved to Chicago, no one I met there remembered it.

[bluesbassman]

7. Hold Your Head Up - Argent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBnSWJHawQQ

[Skittles]

9. Something in the Air - Thunderclap Newman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE

[saras]

10. Too many favorites to have favorites

A small selection from my 'just have the hit on my computer' collection - special faves on top, the vast majority ripped from vinyl

How Can The Labouring Man Find Time For Self-Culture - Martini Ranch.mp3
Gimme Dat Ding - The Pipkins.mp3
Hey Joe - The Arbors.mp3
Telstar - Tornadoes (Joe Meek).mp3
Wheels - String-a-Longs.MP3
Stranger On The Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk.mp3
Mah-Na-Mah-Na - Piero Umiliani.mp3
Ue O Muite Aruko (Sukiyaki) - Kyu Sakamoto.mp3
A Question Of Temperature - Balloon Farm.mp3
Are You Ready - Pacific, Gas & Electric.mp3
Green Grass & High Tides - Outlaws.mp3
Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out) - Hombres.mp3

Friday On My Mind - Easybeats.mp3
I Got a Line on You - Spirit.mp3
Do You Know What I Mean - Lee Michaels.mp3
Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby) - Cookies.mp3
Dream Weaver - Gary Wright.mp3
El Monstruo (The Crusher) - Los Shains.mp3
Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire.mp3
Fast Food Song - Fast Food Rockers.mp3
Frankenstein - Edgar Winter Group.mp3
Games - Redeye.mp3
Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' (mono single) - Crazy Elephant.mp3
Green-Eyed Lady - Sugarloaf.mp3
Hocus Pocus - Focus.mp3
Hot Smoke And Sassafrass - Bubble Puppy.mp3
I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) - The Electric Prunes.mp3
I Melt With You - Modern English.mp3
Neanderthal Man - Hotlegs.mp3
Nice To Be With You - Gallery.mp3
People Who Died - The Jim Carroll Band.mp3
Pushin' Too Hard (mono) - Seeds.mp3
Puttin' On The Ritz - Taco.mp3
Reflections of My Life - Marmalade.mp3
Rico Suave - Gerardo.mp3
Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image.mp3
We'll Sing In The Sunshine - Gale Garnett.mp3
My Washing Machine - Sikk.mp3
Express Yourself - Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band.mp3
Funkytown - Lipps Inc.mp3
Detachable Penis - King Missle.mp3
Black is Black - Los Bravos.mp3
Fire - Crazy World Of Arthur Brown.mp3
Journey To The Center Of The Mind - Amboy Dukes.mp3
Incense & Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock.mp3
I'm Tired - Savoy Brown.mp3
Time Has Come Today - Chambers Brothers.mp3
Unbelievable - EMF.mp3
Signs - Five Man Electrical Band.mp3
Psychotic Reaction - Count Five.mp3
One Fine Morning - Lighthouse.mp3
Yatta! - Happa-Tai.mp3
Classical Gas - Mason Williams.MP3
Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band.mp3
She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals.mp3
I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred.mp3
Grazing In The Grass - Friends Of Distinction.mp3
Lay A Little Lovin' On Me - Robin McNamara.mp3
Turn Down Day - Cyrkle.mp3
Expressway To Your Heart - Soul Survivors.mp3
Little Bit O'Soul - Music Explosion.mp3
Wildflower - Skylark.mp3
Da Da Da - Trio.mp3
Centaur - Buck 65.mp3
Indiana Wants Me - R Dean Taylor.mp3

[Tuesday Afternoon]

25. wow. great list

:thumbsup:

[Moondog]

35. I have to agree. I'm kind of surprised at how many

of these, and those put up by other posters, that I have on a computer as MP3s. It's pretty pathetic as I think about it. I guess I am officially an old fart.

[RandomThoughts]

11. I think often about the 'running' concept.

note running is not a physical location, but not standing on a principle.

Do you see where levels create interpretation.

For example on the first level material, you could say the people that left Wisconsin ran.

But on another level they stood for a principle they believed in which is not running.

Do you see how 'running' is not running in that context.


That is where when people try to apply some situation to some other situation to find a contextual meaning, it depends how they see it.

I think alot of the concept of running, because I didn't run, I went straight into the smear that was being thrown at me years ago. I can remember that. And even when I identified the source of that problem, regardless of how big it was, I began to find a way to overcome it. Although that took some time of gathering thoughts and learning concepts, that time was not spent running either, even if not being part of that system.

Some think running is leaving some 'system' some think running is leaving some principle and staying in some system. It all depends how you see it.

Although these guys probably ran.
:D :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUjIA3Rt7gk

Although it could be about running at someone, like in the video Silent Running. Note the difference of direction.

I don't run away. Then again I learned it is best not to break :shrug:

For those that don't know, my Mug, is a 40th Anniversary NFC SeaHawks Beer Stein :D

[WinkyDink]

12. "Come on, Eileen" is the best.

[Biker13]

22. Beat Me To It!

But I like Save Ferris's version best!

Biker's Old Lady

[Ian David]

15. My favorite one-hit wonders: Number One- Hollywood Hills by The Beat Farmers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iquVd12M4lQ


Second, Beatnik Beatch by Beatnik Beatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHyXhu3dRKA

Third, Wild Wild West by The Escape Club
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uCAWUXYKUM

Fourth, Pac Man Fever by Buckner and Garcia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0oHHO26Ya0

[Cyrano]

16. "Amazing Grace"

I'm far from being religious, nonetheless, I believe this to be a beautiful song. For some reason, it always seems to instill in me a sense of tranquility

[Arkansas Granny]

17. "Brandy" by Looking Glass.

[Faygo Kid]

18. "You Were On My Mind" - We Five. Yes, I'm old.

To me, that was THE classic one-hit wonder.

[Capn Sunshine]

37. right around the same time: My Green Tambourine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BjQKMxJNEc

[givemebackmycountry]

19. TIMBUK3 - "The futures so bright I gotta wear shades"

It's a shame this was their signature song because they were a terrific band with a wide repertoire.
They released a live album back in the early 90's called "Espace Ornano" recorded at the venue with the same name in Paris, France.
Great album, seek it out if you are into great live shows.

"TARZAN WAS A BLUESMAN"

Adam shot the apple into his vein
Adam said to Eve, "Me Tarzan You Jane"

Tarzan was a bluesman
Tarzan was a bluesman
Came from the suburbs searching for the truth
Ran through the jungle in his birthday suit
Tarzan was a bluesman

Tarzan was a white man
Tarzan was a white man
Fought a few rounds with original sin
In the Paradise lounge at the Holiday Inn
Tarzan was a white man

Tarzan has a suntan
Tarzan has a suntan
Joined a health club and paid his dues
Now he never sings the blues
Tarzan was a bluesman

[whistler162]

20. The Night Chicago Died by Paper Lace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_Chicago_Died

[rurallib]

21. always thought "96 Tears" by Question Mark and the Mysterions

was about the ultimate one hit wonder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc69zr_5uH4

[pokerfan]

23. Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wpPk8qk3uQ

[VoteProgressive]

24. Anything from Boston

[Arugula Latte]

26. "I'm Too Sexy"

Come on, everybody, admit it ... It's irresistible! :D

[Lindsey]

27. "Get Together" by The Youngbloods. IMO it's a beautiful

message and melody.

[HockeyMom]

28. My Sharona

by the Knack.

[darkstar]

29. Ooh-Ooh Child---The Five Stairsteps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSn4DXgxSVA

[Ikonoklast]

30. "Lunatic Fringe" Red Rider.

I always think of theis song every time I see frothing at the mouth Teabagger Republicans spouting insane nonsense.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTFVMMCwsss

[BlueIris]

31. "Breakfast at Tiffany's." (Deep Blue Something.)

Awful band name, cute song.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

32. Games by Redeye

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NUf4O7hmCk

Came out in the early 70s. I'd play it over and over.

[mattvermont]

38. "build me up buttercup"

by The Foundations. My first 45 record.

[underpants]

39. "The Way" by Fastball

LOVE that song