Favorite 1-Hit wonders of the '80's

[FAHQTOO]

If I was as anal about this thread as you are, then I could correct more than one of you for thinking 'My Sharona' was a hit in the eighties.

You could.

But you'd be wrong. Whilst it was released in 1979, it stayed in the billboard charts into 1980..

No, you'd be wrong. It might have still been on the charts (near the bottom) in 1080, but it was the number 1 song for 1979.

Now...Fuck off and die, Crash!

[crash]

Oh please..

Somebody that makes one album, with one hit single, or even worse, just a hit single and are never heard from again are a one hit wonder. A band that has hits all over the world, releases a multitude of albums and tours the world multiple times cannot be considered a one hit wonder just because it fits in the confines of a few peoples narrow minds..

When I think of 1 hit wonders I think of Casey Kasem doing the American top 40.

That's what I was thinking when I started this thread: Top 40 radio.

Specifically: U.S. Top 40 radio.

This shouldn't be so dixisive.

Yeah.. But U2, AC/DC and INXS probably only had 1 or two songs in Kasem's top 40 show in the 80s too, but should they be labelled one hit wonders?

Anyway, whatever. The beat goes on..

[HairOfTheDog]

I don't recognize that one either :(

I don't live in a bubble or under a rock.

Mr. Phooey didn't get as much exposure as his talent warranted; he was IMO vastly underrated as an (singing canine martial) artist -- probably not unusual that you don't recognize him.

On a related note, Carl Douglas was, to me, the epitome of a one-hit wonder.



Note: I know that Hong Kong Phooey and Carl Douglas recorded their one hits in the 70s rather than the 80s -- unleashing my inner rebel here.

[crash]

No, you'd be wrong. It might have still been on the charts (near the bottom) in 1080, but it was the number 1 song for 1979.

Now...Fuck off and die, Crash!

*sigh* it was still number 10 on Kasem's show well into January 1980, which by your definition makes it a hit if the 70s & 80s..

I would, but you'd be sad..

[FAHQTOO]

Oh please..

Somebody that makes one album, with one hit single, or even worse, just a hit single and are never heard from again are a one hit wonder. A band that has hits all over the world, releases a multitude of albums and tours the world multiple times cannot be considered a one hit wonder just because it fits in the confines of a few peoples narrow minds..

When I think of 1 hit wonders I think of Casey Kasem doing the American top 40.

That's what I was thinking when I started this thread: Top 40 radio.

Specifically: U.S. Top 40 radio.

This shouldn't be so dixisive.

Yeah.. But U2, AC/DC and INXS probably only had 1 or two songs in Kasem's top 40 show in the 80s too, but should they be labelled one hit wonders?

Anyway, whatever. The beat goes on..

U2 and INXS were on the charts. They were both played on the pop stations.

If memory serves...AC/DC made it in the top 40 for 'You shook me all night long' and maybe for 'Back in Black", but generally, they weren't played on the pop stations.

No...none of those should be labeled 1 hit wonders. They also can't be compared to Midnight Oil.

[Duchess]

How the hell did you get to be called crusty crab bitch?

[Midwest Spy]

Here's a classic example of a US Top 40 radio 1-hit wonder:

The group: Big Country

Song: In A Big Country

Peaked at #17 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in December of 1983.

To my knowledge, they never put anything anywhere near Top 40 radio again.

(I looked this info up on Wiki).

[FAHQTOO]

How the hell did you get to be called crusty crab bitch?

If I recall...I think Frank gave me that name.

Come on now...I hardly ever argue FACTS with anyone, Opinions maybe, but usually not facts.

[aussiefriend]

The Big Country lead singer committed suicide. Very sad story. The song was used in the movie Gregory's girl a scottish movie. Very good film if you ever get the chance.

[crash]

[Midwest Spy]

^ great song. And a definite 1-hit wonder.

[Maggot]

Not sure about this girl but.........I Love this song!

[HairOfTheDog]

I'm curious about your mystery girl, Maggot -- can't see or hear her.

I love Sophie B. Hawkins -- not only because she rocks the sleeveless flannel -- but also because she has a sultry voice and composes and belts out some tight sexy lyrics.



Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover was her only top 40 global hit, though she just missed the tail-end of the 80s with its recording.

[Duchess]

That's a great song. I like it a lot.

[Duchess]

Is she saying I'll fuck you until the daylight comes? Probably not, it's just my filthy mind.

[HairOfTheDog]

Is she saying I'll fuck you until the daylight comes? Probably not, it's just my filthy mind.

She's saying, "I'll rock you til the daylight comes, make sure you are smiling and warm".

My mind's needed a good lather and rinse for the last couple of days, too.

[Duchess]

My mind's needed a good lather and rinse for the last couple of days, too.

Oh Hot D. I could do something with that comment too.

I don't know what's come over me.

Well...that's not quite true but neither here nor there.

It's all cannongal's fault.

Yeah.

[HairOfTheDog]

I blame JsMom!

[QueenBee]

Got to love the freaks with the big hair

[crash]

Won't you come out and play with me..