What is your Favorite One-hit-Wonder Song?
June 13th 2007 02:23
David at Mind Orgasms asked this question of me today
"Why don't you ask Bloggers in your title what their favourite one-hit-wonder song is?"
I thought is was a great idea.....
So what say you?
"Why don't you ask Bloggers in your title what their favourite one-hit-wonder song is?"
I thought is was a great idea.....
So what say you?
| 232 |
| Vote |
Subscribe to this blog
Comment by Damo
Comment by katyzzz
Photography Tips
MS Paint Art
katyzzz......that's the name of the song, not a direction to you Ms, I'd hate people to think I was telling you what to do.
katyzzz
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
The Vapors...excellent choice.... have it on my iPod. Thanks for visiting, reading, and weighing in...every one hit wonder vote counts!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
OMG I have not thought of that song forever. I am going to download it and give it a listen for nostalgia's sake. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed the trip down memory lane!
Mis
Comment by David
It's going to take me a bit of time to narrow it down to a final selection.
So far, I've got three contenders:
1. MacArthur Park (by Jimmy Web) sung by RIchard Harris & Donna Summer. (I'm pretty sure I'll end up going for this one. It's one of my all-time favourite songs).
2. Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers (They are probably not one-hit wonders, but it's the only song I know by them).
3. Gotta Lotta Love by Ice-T.
David ...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
1. MacArthur Park (by Jimmy Web) sung by RIchard Harris & Donna Summer. (I'm pretty sure I'll end up going for this one. It's one of my all-time favourite songs). awwww
2. Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers (They are probably not one-hit wonders, but it's the only song I know by them). They had many hits but this counts if they are a one hit wonder to you. I can never hear this song without remembering that scene in the movie "Ghost"....
3. Gotta Lotta Love by Ice-T. Bold choice my friend! Need to add it to the iPod
Thanks for playing in my yard!
Mis
Comment by charliesgirl_992000
Histeries, Mysteries and what not
Lifes little slices
Mystical Creativity
i know there are better ones then this but i can't think of them right now. AHHHH!! They are on the tip of my mind. "Great question!!"
Tammy
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
What a fun post.. it'll also take me time to narrow it down to my all time ..let's say 'few' favs...
First up: off the top of my head...
Flash In The Pan - Hey St Peter.
MacArthur Park - as Above.
and at the time... My Sharona by the Knack...
I'll be back with more, I'm sure of it...
Lilla ...
Comment by David
Ice-T's 'Gotta Lotta Love' is so cynical and satricial in its tone and lyrics. I used to listen to it over-and-over again without knowing who Ice-T was. Then he pops up as a long-term actor on Law & Order? I can't stand rap, but there's just something about this song. Whenever I see him on Law & Order, I just think, Dude. That's it. I still to this day wonder whether he follows the script or just improvises his lines.
But I'll go with MacArthur Park as my final choice. I just love that song. It's so silly on the surface yet so full of serious subtext.
David ...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
"Everytime i look around..... it's in my face" how bizzar, how bizzar, how bizzar
That song is actually called "How Bizarre" and was sung by the group OMC. Great choice...very catchy...can't get it out of my head now....hahaha
i know there are better ones then this but i can't think of them right now. AHHHH!! If you think of any more stop back by...
"Great question!!" You can thank David...he gets all the glory on this one!
Mis
Tammy
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Flash In The Pan - Hey St Peter.
This one is new to me so I am going to have to download it and take a listen....
I'll be back with more, I'm sure of it...
Please do! I am so glad that you liked it. I am glad that David thought of it.
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Love your take on ice T's role on Law & Order. I agree and I thought I was the only person that thought that... similiarities continue to add up.. Spooky Spooky indeed....
Mis
Comment by David
It seems like there's only two solutions.
We go for GhostBuster sex.
Or call in the gang from MythBusters.
David ...
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
'Mickey' by Toni Basil(?)!!!
Love that song!
'Can't Touch This' by MC Hammer (although he did have other 'hits' and this was a rip-off of 'Super Freak' by Rick James...another song I love!)
And definitely 'My Sharona'!
'Ice Ice Baby'...another rip-off ('Under Pressure' by Queen)
...and oh God I could go on and on...
Will come back when I think of more...(am in a rush).Have a great weekend Gorgeous!
much warmth
Dusk
ps. Good one David darlin'...
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Check this out...
Comment by Lily
Ars Poetica
here's some that came in loud and clear on the memory meter...
(at onehitwondercentral.com)
Come no Eileen (probably listened to 'the single' a few hundred times)
I Touch Myself (wonder why that song got thrashed)
Spirit in the Sky (i heard it 1st as a cover, siighs.... Patrick)
Whip It (some one's done a post on Devo here recently)
Groove is in the Heart (thrashed it)
99 Luftballons (seem to always relate it to 'Ça plane pour moi)
my top all time favourite !!!
Funkytown by Lipps Inc. (i didn't appreciate it at the time; but got into the Pseudo Echo version)
there's more i recognise; check it out..
~Lily
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Check this out...
Comment by Bo
Dexy's Midnight Runners - "Come on Eileen"
Jesus Jones - "Right Here Right Now"
3rd Bass - "Pop Goes the Weasel"
The Buggles - "Video Killed the Radio Star"
And the greatest one hit wonder of all time (in the states at least, I think they had several hits in Europe)...
A-ha - "Take On Me"
Comment by JoshZ
JZ
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
It seems like there's only two solutions.
We go for GhostBuster sex.
Or call in the gang from MythBusters.
HAHAHAHA... I agree with Dusk... good one
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
'Mickey' by Toni Basil(?)!!! Love that song!
Me too I have it on my iPod and listen to it when I run. I am wondering why folks look at me so strangely when I "shake my pom poms" in V formations.....
'Can't Touch This' by MC Hammer (although he did have other 'hits' and this was a rip-off
Love this commercial that utilizes the song for a Hallmark ad Link
'Super Freak' by Rick James...another song I love!
Hey very sexy girl....Me too! Kept my "girlish figure" dancing to this song in college
And definitely 'My Sharona'! Amen sister
'Ice Ice Baby'...another rip-off ('Under Pressure' by Queen) I am writing a blog entry for tomorrow about this. Have been for a couple of days now but real life got in the way...
...and oh God I could go on and on... I am in this reply so don't worry you are in good company!
Will come back when I think of more....
Exciting! WIll look forward to it.
You have a great weekend and wish the family well!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I loved that song by Marilyn in the 80s I hear you...he was definitely a one-hit wonder...
Not familiar with it but wil give it a listen. Thanks for visitng, reading, and commenting.
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
My theme song--"I Touch Myself"!
bwhahahahha
just thought of another goodie from back in the day--Escape Club's Wild, Wild West.
Loved this song and the television show.....HATED the movie!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Come no Eileen (probably listened to 'the single' a few hundred times) Were you shirtless when you wore your overalls?
I Touch Myself (wonder why that song got thrashed)
hahahaha
Spirit in the Sky
I wonder what 'ol Norman Greenbaum is up to these days? I wonder if he even remembers recording this song? Legend tells that he was quite the "experimenter."
Whip It Love that video still to this day...especially the cig and whip scene.
Groove is in the Heart (thrashed it)
Loved Deelite and dressed like them for a while.....kind of sad...but I totally worked it
99 Luftballons
Wonder what Nena is doing these days/ probably looks like the rest of of middle aged women... wonder if her hair is still big?
my top all time favourite !!!
Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
Wonderful!!!
Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting! Hope to see you again soon. I am going to jump over to your blog to check it out!
Mis
Comment by Jonathon
Anthroblogogy
apart from that i would have to say that band that the guy from the office was in. i don't know the name of it, but it was like a really bad bowie rip off.
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
US3 - "Cantaloop" Oh...reminds me of all the brain cells I lost listening and drinking to this song while chilling
Dexy's Midnight Runners - "Come on Eileen" This seems to be the crowd favorite... Hopefully you wear shoes with your overalls...but maybe not....
Jesus Jones - "Right Here Right Now" I burned up that CD...and also the Doubt CD. "International Bright Young Thing" was a great song also...definitely not a hit though
3rd Bass - "Pop Goes the Weasel"
HAHAHA ...I had forgotten about that one
Pop goes the weasel ...cause the weasel goes pop!
The Buggles - "Video Killed the Radio Star"
Watched this video on the first day that MTV came on the scene...Great song btw
And the greatest one hit wonder of all time (in the states at least, I think they had several hits in Europe)...A-ha-"Take on Me"
Oh what a great song and video (not to mention the hot guy...)
Great list....
Mis so Shallow
Comment by David
There's a lot of songs that haven't made the list that come to mind. I won't mention heaps, but there's a just a few. I'll include some Australian ones you might not be aware of. (some of the bands had other hits, but most people will remember them by these ones).
Cocaine. J.J. Cale.
Ben. Michael Jackson (sorry about that, couldn't resist).
Evie (Parts 1,2,& 3). Stevie Wright. (An absolute classic of Australian Rock).
Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy. Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs.
Give Me Head. The Radiators.
I Was Only Nineteen. Redgum.
Up There Cazaly. Mike Brady.
Australiana. Austen Tayshus.
(This wasn't really a song. it was just a comedian speaking, but they cut it as a record, and it stayed at number #1 in the Popular Music Charts for weeks and weeks and weeks, so I guess it qualifies. It's just a play on words. Things like "Great Barry. A Reefer." instead of the Great Barrier Reef, and it ends with. Don't let them lead you 'astay Leanna').
Down Under. Men at Work.
Eagle Rock. Daddy Cool. (They were not one-hit-wonders, but I reckon you'd like this one).
David ...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
The Proclaimers......the song with 1000 miles...corny but hey....
No really it has one of the greatest love song lines of all time
I know I'm going to be I'm going to be that man who goes along with you
If I get drunk...
I know I'm going to be I'm going to be that man who gets drunk next you
And if I (am havering...
I know I'm going to be I'm going to be that man who's havering to you
Now that's true love!
Thanks for visiting, readlng, and commenting... I will pop over to your place and check it out!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Flock of Seagulls fabulous...Have it on my iPod grouping for All that is 80s....
In the States there was a television show called Bands Reunited... where they found all of the band members of a now defunct band and "reunite" them for one show. Flock of Seagulls was on it. Very interesting...Link to Show
You might want to check it out!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Cocaine. J.J. Cale. I have quite a few of his CDs..so great in concert...
Ben. Michael Jackson (sorry about that, couldn't resist).
I will forgive you....this time (hahaha)
Evie (Parts 1,2,& 3). Stevie Wright.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this song
Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy. Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs.
Bold Choice...really like it...most folks are only aware of Billy Thorpe's Children of the Sun...
Give Me Head. The Radiators.
We all know this about you David....(couldn't resist...please forgive me...)
I Was Only Nineteen. Redgum.
Up There Cazaly. Mike Brady.
Not familiar with it so I will check them out
Australiana. Austen Tayshus. HAHAHA
Down Under. Men at Work. Vegamite sandwich...no thanks
Eagle Rock. Daddy Cool.
Will check it out also
Thanks for "expanding" my musical horizon
Mis
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Check this out...
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
They stopped being Aussie?
Jon, you're musical taste is impeccable - "I Ran" is probably the best ever chintzy 80s song. For the record, Ricky Gervais' group was called Seona Dancing - the track is all over YouTube. Though I'd hardly call it a hit!
How 'bout these clangers:
Informa by Snow
Freak Me by Silk (if you don't know it, you don't know what you're missing!!)
The Final Countdown by Europe
Man, these lists get long...
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
So I will add-
Kool for Kats- Squeeze
Werewolves of London- Warren Zevon
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Informa by Snow Have not heard this one
Freak Me by Silk I have heard this one....
The Final Countdown by Europe my 21 year old son says that this song is the best funeral song ever...
Good to see you again!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Good to See you
Kool for Kats- Squeeze
Love me some Squeeze (oops sorry that sounded a little dirty....)
Werewolves of London- Warren Zevon
Wonderful trippy song!
Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting. I will high tail it over to your place and check it out!
Mis
Comment by Roger Gowens
RazorsEdge
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I have "In the Summertime" as a grouping.... on a Summertime CD and on my iPod. Great choice!
Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting. I will pop over to your place and check it out!
Mis
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
For you viewing pleasure:
Comment by Terry
MysTerry's Mansion
Theatre of the mind
Hurdy Gur
Terry
Comment by D. Armenta
The Florida Keys and Everglades
The Black Sheep Chronicles
What constitutes bad manners?
The male mystique
Debate Fan
L.A.M.P.
"Blinded by Science"-Thomas Dolby (at top volume in a racing corvette, tearing down the active runway in San Jose at red-line speed..so choice)
"(That girl is) Poison"- Bel Biv Devoe
"Peeping Tom"-Rockwell
"I'll never let you go"- Third Eye Blind
"Possum Kingdom"--Toadies
-And so many more!!
P.S.--"I touch myself" is by The Divinyls.
--And speaking of Oz rockers (not 1-hitters, though)-AC/DC is an Aussie group, aren't they?
Best damned rhythm section in a rock band EVER!
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
yoda, Europe had Rock the Night and Carrie as well. They're a one album wonder.
For mine, "Ça plane pour moi" - Plastic Bertrand and "Pop Musik" - M.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by JoshZ
Scottish for quit talking nonsense.
Big fan of scotch slang.
JZ
Comment by GothicEmoPagan
GothicEmoPagan
changingmylife
Gothic Emo Pagan
My Big Fat Stressful Wedding
the one and only by Chesney Hawkes.
Kinda says all it can about being individual,
No matter what you lose, you always have yourself
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I so have heard this... I just didn't remember it. You totally made my day.... Thanks
Mis
Just cued it up to the iPod!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
You are so right! How did we forget it? Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting. Glad to meet you. I will go to your place and see what's going on there!
Mis
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
About as Aussie as they come. Probably the only band more Aussie than AC/DC is Cold Chisel.
Rhythm section good, they are a tight, tight group, but nothing on Chad Smith
Mis
You're welcome. I love this crappy stuff - I even tracked down the video for "Freak Me" by Silk.... mmmm... crappy....
Comment by Anonymous
'Nuff said!
Comment by Lily
Ars Poetica
licky boom boom down hahahaha
~Lily
Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
My one-hit wonder is Kajagoogoo's Too Shy.
Awesome New Romantic pop song.
Comment by Cibbuano
Hunt Famous
Orble Post of the Day
Fat Cult
Techbreak
and my vote would be for that song by White Town - I could never be your woman.
Link to video mixed to clips of Xena the Warrior Princess
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
"Blinded by Science"-Thomas Dolby (at top volume in a racing corvette, tearing down the active runway in San Jose at red-line speed..so choice) Oh you are a gal after my own heart.... love everything that goes fast fast....
"(That girl is) Poison"- Bel Biv Devoe
Gret guilty pleasure song
"Peeping Tom"-Rockwell
Weird ass video...that one
"Possum Kingdom"--Toadies
I love me some Toadies...great Texas band
"I touch myself" is by The Divinyls.
HAHAHA
AC/DC is an Aussie group, aren't they?
Yup...straight from Sydney
Good to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Scottish for quit talking nonsense.
Big fan of scotch slang.
Me too 'til I gave up scotch for vodka! HAHAHA
Good to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
For me it has got to be
the one and only by Chesney Hawkes.
I like "One and Only" what about you?
Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting, Will check out your place! Hope to see you again!
Mis
Comment by MorganLighter
This song was released in 1967, and yes, I had the 45 RPM
and played until the grooves wore out. If some of you don't know what grooves or a 45 RPM, ask your grandparents.
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Probably the only band more Aussie than AC/DC is Cold Chisel.
Found some of their videos....'cause I was not familiar with them... you are right about their rhythm section...
Good to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Brandy, by Looking Glass'
This song was on the 2nd record I ever owned.... K Tel hits record.... loved it so much!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
can't believe i'm watching Informer...
I watched it a couple of times...so sad for me...
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Good to see you....
My one-hit wonder is Kajagoogoo's Too Shy.
What a great song!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
White Town - I could never be your woman. Great One! Xena video was sublime.... I have so many friends that have girl crushes on her.... Good to see you!
Thanks for stopping by
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
My mom played the hell out of our copy..... that's right we had one too! Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting...
Mis
Comment by Aimzster
Health and Beauty
Reality TV
The Jeepney Stop
First Time Mum
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Firstly though I must say to Bo and Aimster - Dudes Aha weren't one hit wonders. They released something like 18 albums.....I have 3 of them (admitting that isn't helping my credibility is it? Oh well!). hahahaha.
This is my pick for Best One Hit Wonder of All Time
Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot!!!!!!!!
But other ones worth mentioning are:
Counting the Beat by The Swingers
Tainted Love by Soft Cell
I've Never Been To Me by Charlene
That's my choices
Regards
Kylie
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Comment by Jonathon
Anthroblogogy
acdc, cold chisel and one hit wonder just don't work together in the same sentence. acdc, well everyone should know that, but cold chisel might be mistaken for a one hit wonder as i'm not sure how big they were overseas. but as an aussie i must defend my honor here and say they are far from a one hit wonder band.
Yup...straight from Sydney
HHHAAAAA! that's like saying vegemite is from new zealand! just replace the sydney bit with melbourne and all will be ok.
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
Found some of their videos....'cause I was not familiar with them... you are right about their rhythm section...
A little off-topic, but I thought that Chisel had made a bit of a ripple in the US with East...
Anyhow, if you wanna look deeper into Chisel, check out Khe Sanh, Cheap Wine, Flame Trees, and You Got Nothing I Want.
Classic Aussie Pub Rock at it's very best
Comment by yoda76
The Tube Blog
Whoa, dude! I think you've misunderstood - no one said these bands were one hit wonders, did they??
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Morten Harket, the lead, in the video clip. *sigh* No kidding! Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
This is my pick for Best One Hit Wonder of All Time
Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-Lot!!!!!!!!
Love Love Love this song....
Tainted Love by Soft Cell I have an imported first pressed vinyl copy of this. So great...
I've Never Been To Me by Charlene
I am sad for you but I have no room to talk
Thanks for stopping by. always great to see you!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Oh yes, I agree with Flock of Seagulls and Kajagoogoo, but they did have a couple of other hits....so they might be three-hit-wonders....
There is nothing like 80s music...
Great to see you!
Mis
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
HHHAAAAA! that's like saying vegemite is from new zealand! just replace the sydney bit with melbourne and all will be ok.
Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne.... all is ok all is ok...
There is no longer a disturbance in the force...
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Anyhow, if you wanna look deeper into Chisel, check out Khe Sanh, Cheap Wine, Flame Trees, and You Got Nothing I Want.
Thanks for the suggestions.... great to see you again!
Mis
Comment by Aimzster
Health and Beauty
Reality TV
The Jeepney Stop
First Time Mum
MiS- wasn't Morten a dream? Even now at over 40, he still looks pretty hot!
Hey, has anyone mentioned DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY???
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
wasn't Morten a dream? Even now at over 40, he still looks pretty hot!
He certainly is....
Hey, has anyone mentioned DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY???
You did! Don't Worry!
Mis
Comment by Roger Gowens
RazorsEdge
Really Long Link[/LINK]
Comment by MelissaA
Fun Facts
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thanks for the link!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Okay I did a little research.... and found a video on Youtube... not familiar with it. Very trippy! Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting. I will jump over to your place to see what's happening at your place.
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Did a similar post a while back - so where do I start?
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive, The Knack - My Sharona, Beach Baby - First Class, Hot Summer Night - Night, Turning Japanese - The Vapours, Steal Away - Robbie Dupre - gosh, so many names so many songs. Like a summer storm - these one hit wonders roll into our lives - cause tempest and excitement - then by morning - they're gone.
I love storms.
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I love Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive, I had forgotten about it. I just put it on my iPod for my 80s grouping. Thanks for the reminder.
The Knack - My Sharona (One of my all time favorite bands....)
Beach Baby - First Class. I have the 45 of this recor. I bought it b/c First Class recorded it to "poke fun" at Beach Boys. Love it (another one for the iPod)
Hot Summer Night - Night I am familiar with the original by Walter Egan but not by Night. I have looked all around the net but will locate it.... oh yes I will!
Turning Japanese - The Vapours
This song got me in so much trouble. I taught my niece this song and she would perform it at the most inappropraite times and places. My sister was not amused.
Steal Away - Robbie Dupre
What a great song!
Like a summer storm - these one hit wonders roll into our lives - cause tempest and excitement - then by morning - they're gone.
Beautiful turn of phrase
I love storms.
Me too!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoyed it very much!
Mis
Comment by Penny
I love one-hit wonders! They make up most of the songs on my ipod. My all-time favourite one hit wonder (altough I'm sure they were big in their home country Norway) is "Take on Me" by A-HA, simply because I fell in love with Morten Harket, the lead, in the video clip. *sigh*
I just wanted to add that a-ha might have been a one-hit-wonder in Australia but you wanna know something? A-ha still do exist and write music today!! The Norwegian lads' last album 'Analogue' came out in 2005 and just recently toured extensively for a few months throughout Norway.
A few weeks ago, a-ha had a free live concert in Keil, Germany which also was aired over the net! As I have never seen a-ha live in concert before (cos I live in Australia), this was my first a-ha concert! When I saw the boys come out on stage, my eye's filled with tears of joy as this was the next best thing to actually being there!
'I've been loosing you' at Kiel concert
'Take on Me' at Kiel concert
Throughout Europe and Brazil a-ha always remained popular! However Australia, UK and the US forgot a-ha exhisted after the 80's! I think it was a tough road for a-ha to be taken seriously mostly because of their good looks and bubble gum song 'Take on Me'. Really that was the way the record company 'Warner Brothers' sold a-ha to its audience. Deep down, that is not what the guys wanted. They wanted to create music that was much deeper than 'TOM' and they managed to do that when their second album 'Scoundrel Days' came out.
Anyway, for those who would like to find more about a-ha, you can visit their official site at:
a-ha.com
or visit:
West of the Moon
Cold As Stone
or my aussie/NZ forum
Sycamore Leaves
(meet other oz/nz fans)
if you google a-ha, you'll be just suprised how many websites are dedicated to a-ha ... hundreds and hundreds!!
Oh Mags runs his own myspace! You can find it at:
Magnef
Paul also has another band besides a-ha called 'Savoy'. His wife Lauren Savoy runs their myspace:
Savoy Myspace
Morten still looks hot at 48!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Such great information thanks so much for stopping by, reading, and commenting!
Mis