Carmen Smalley Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Some more One Hit wonders.(great part of them European).Are You Ready-Pacific Gas And ElectricJean-OliverThose Were The Days-Mary HopkinRain And Tears-Aphrodite¥s ChildWe Shall Dance-Demis RoussosEla Ela-AxisGroovin¥With Mr Bloe-Mr BloeLooky Looky-GiorgioHere¥s To You-Joan BaezGet Ready-Rare Earth(great!)Simpathy-Rare BirdDizzy-Tommy RoePata Pata-Miriam MakebaIn The YEAR 2525-Zager And EvansLa Bambola-Patti PravoHappy Together-The TurtlesBaby Come Back-The EqualsInciense And Peppermint-The Strawberry Alarm ClockWindy-The AssociationCinderella Rockefella-Esther And Abi Ofarim.(To be continued) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 5, 2004 Author Share Posted March 5, 2004 Carmen Smalley, without a doubt some artists that might have had only one hit in Europe might have had more than one hit in America - and vice versa.On your list there are a few who've had more than one hit in America:Mary Hopkins (also hit with "Goodbye")Joan Baez ("The Night They Drove Ole'Dixie Down")Rare Earth ("I Just Want to Celebrate" among others)Tommy Roe ("Sweet Little Sheila" among others)The Turtles (many more hits beside "Happy Together")The Association (also many hits besides "Windy")Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 And Oliver also had "Early Morning Singin' Song", or whatever the hell name it was. Somebody forgot to finish the lyrics on that hit. That always bothered me. Though the melody was nice.I wish Oliver's "Light The Way" by EC had been a hit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 The song is "Good Morning Starshine" from the Broadway musical "Hair." The Strawberry Alarm Clock also recorded that song. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 Andy, "If you Don't know me By Now" was by Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, and they quite a few other hits. "It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference" way by Tom Middleton.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen Smalley Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Thanks Marvin.And a thing.You have to know all one hit wonders or you can copy them'I LOVE all my one hit wonders.I have them on single! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmen Smalley Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Some Spanish One Hit Wonders I loveLa RomerÌa-Victor ManuelVientos Del Pueblo-Los LobosBlack Is Black-Los BravosA Los Que HiriÛ El Amor-Pedro Ruy BlasQue Te Quiero-Mike KennedyOjo Por Ojo-Los PasosGet On Your Knees-Los Canarios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryeyes Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 The IDES OF MARCH wrote a real cute song calledONE HIT WONDER. They had their one hit called VEHICLE. At one point in the song Jim Peterik names about 30 or more one hit wonder bands. At the end of the song he sings "I gotta stop singing cause my throat is gettin parched but not until I tell you 'bout Chicago's Ides of March.Ok,that is really corny, but it really is a cute song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryeyes Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I forgot to mention something. Tomorrow morninga radio station I listen to will replay a show from last year. It is called Rock n Roll Roots, and tomorrow it is a repeat of the ONE HIT WONDER BANDS OF THE 70's. Try to listen if you are able to. The station is 97.1 WDRV THE DRIVE.I really enjoy this radio show.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 I believe that Jim Peterik and the Ides basically evolved into Survivor.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesteve Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Wow, I thought some of these lost 45's I only remembered and loved like Brandy, Love Grows,Beach Baby, and Back when My Hair was short..Most of my faves have alteady been listed but here's a few others I liked that I don't think were mentioned ...Cruel to be Kind - Nick Lowe (only a one hit wonder in terms of charting)Shake it - Ian MathewsWhan Bam - SilverWelcome Back - John SebastianI Can Help - Billy Swan (Sounds just like Ringo to me)The Night Chicago Died - Paper LaceBang a Gong - T. RexSunshine - Jonathan EdwardsWhat The World Needs Now - Tom ClayIn the Summertime - Mungo JerryIn the Year 2525 - Zager and EvansNa Na Hey Hey - SteamTracy - Cuff LinksSugar Sugar - Archies (Both sung by Ron Dante and charted at the same time)Angel of the Morning - Seattles own Merrilee RushChick a Boom - Daddy DewdropFriday On My Mind - Easy Beats (check out the Raspberries unreleased "Oh Tonight" for comparisonEve of Destruction - Barry McGuireWinchester Cathedral - New Vaudville BandNot sure if it ever charted much but anyone remember "Saturday Morning Confusion" by Bobby RussellSeattle Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I first heard "Saturday Morning Confusion" for the first time back in the Summer of 1990 when I bought "Super Hits Of The 70's: Volume 6". The song went to # 28 (Hot 100) & # 13 (AC Charts) back in September of 1971. Bobby Russell died of a heart attack on November 19, 1992. He was the first husband of actress Vicki Lawrence. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 Great list Steve except there are a few that I think are not really one hit wonders: Welcome Back - John Sebastian. He might have had one other solo hit. Of course he charted many times with the Lovin' Spoonful.I Can Help - Billy Swan (Sounds just like Ringo to me). Also might have had one more Pop hit, but he charted a few times on the Country charts.Bang a Gong - T. Rex. Didn't "Jeepster" or one of their other songs chart? I don't have my Billboard book handy, but I'm sure Matt has his!Sunshine - Jonathan Edwards. I believe he had another hit with "Everyone's Gone to the Moon."Sugar Sugar - Archies. I think they also charted with "Bang Shang A Lang."Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Great list Steve except there are a few that I think are not really one hit wonders: Welcome Back - John Sebastian. I Can Help - Billy Swan Bang a Gong - T. Rex.Sunshine - Jonathan Edwards. I believe he had another hit with "Everyone's Gone to the Moon."Sugar Sugar - Archies. I think they also charted with "Bang Shang A Lang."Marvin Marvin,John Sebastian, T-Rex & Billy Swan are indeed, US one hit wonders--all 3 never made the top 40 after "Welcome Back, Kotter" "Bang A Gong" and "I Can Help" respectively..."Sunshine" was by Jonathan Edwards--no relation to Jonathan King who was, also, a one-hit wonder with "Everyone's Gone To The Moon"The Archies had 4 top 40 entries: "Sugar Sugar" (#1), "Bang Shang-a-lang" (#22), "Jingle Jangle" (#10) and "Who's Your Baby?" (#40).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 Thanks for putting me on the right track Pierson. Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I didn't see anyone mention "life is a rock" by Reunion.Also, The Knack had another hit with "Baby talks dirty" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Alright,you forgot one.The Bubble Puppy, HOT SMOKE AND SASSAFRAS.Man, I wish someone would do a smokin' remake of THAT song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 How about Dean Friedman, ARIEL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Here's some trivia, The song "Magic" by Pilot was produced by none other than Alan Parsons, and the lead singer David Paton went on to sing in The Alan Parsons Project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Here's some trivia, The song "Magic" by Pilot was produced by none other than Alan Parsons, and the lead singer David Paton went on to sing in The Alan Parsons Project! Even better, David Paton and Ian Bairnson were part of Kate Bush's band on "Wuthering Heights" and other '70s recordings... Paton and Bairnson also formed a short lived band, KEATS, with Zombies vocalist Colin Blunstone in '84 (a very weak effort compared to their previous work).Pilot released 3 albums after the debut with "Magic" and all 3 saw improved songwriting (the last 2 only came out a imports)...the fianl album being their greatest ("Two's A Crowd")...which sadly was never issued on the CD like the other 3... in 2001 Paton and Bairnson went back to recut the majority of "Two's A Crowd" (which was originally produced by Alan Parsons) and retitled it "Blue Yonder"... At its best, this stuff is in the league of Eric's best solo work... it's hard to believe they could recut an album almost 25 years-old and not lose an ounce of its, no pun intended, magic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Well, hello everyone, It's good to finally be back on the live wire of topics and good times again, along with you great friends, Oh my!I really missed my computer, it had a virus, big time, so ,I went and used my banks ok, to get a System Works, Norton package, Your all safe, including I.LolDid I learn a lesson.From Julia All By myself, she mailed me a great CD By Eric Carmen, I Was Born To Love You"The Cd is fantastic!My favourite song, is "Top Down Summer" way coolBeach Boys sound cruzing music, now or really at any time, Ok,It's a summer song.Eric, I really like the tunes on your CD, you blew me away.The next best to , Boats Against The Current also,The Copper album, by you, the song, Sunrise has a great likeness to one of the song on the IWBTLY, Cd.I would like to thank Julia, for the great CD.Now, last week, my television blew up, my rent goes up, I had to cancel my Cable, of course.Bernie, you will get your painting,okGuys, friends, I am working on a romantic painting of Eric, this one, will blow your mind,The ladies will definately love this.Good to be back, here. gord harrisI will come back frequently, as usual, okHappy Easter to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poor4Life Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Hey Peirson!,Did you know Colin Blunstone sang with The Alan Parsons Project also!? He and Paton both sang on the "Pyramid" Lp, and Paton sang lead on "Let's talk about me" from "Vulture Culture" in '84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 WHOOPS!THE EUCLID BEACH BAND "NO SURF IN CLEVELAND" <img border="0" alt="[blech!]" title="" src="graemlins/blech.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaAllByMyself Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 You're very welcome Gord, though I'm sorry it took a while. I'm glad you enjoy the CD ~ I knew you would. I think it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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