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07-12-2013, 06:10
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One hit wonders happen when the artist or band release a great song and just can't seem to ever release another one that comes even close ! Perhaps the artist or band split up after their hit or unfortunately a member passes away or becomes ill. I don't really believe that thay really had no talent in most cases! There are so many artists out there competing for that elusive hit! Whatever the reason, the one hit wonder has at times entertained us all!
I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS ONE HIT WONDER...sung by Linda Perry! It lifts my spirits even to this day!
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08-12-2013, 11:47
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im not even sure exactly what the term "one hit wonder" really means..as ive heard several meanings over the years from:
1. only ever released one single
2. had a #1 hit but no other chart entries under that name
3. had a #1 hit but no other top40 hits
etc etc....
if reason #2 is correct as the Brits think it is, then Elton John/Kiki Dee were one hit wonders as a duo, Macca/Stevie were also one hit wonders, yet as we all know, technically none of these were one hit wonders to me
also,
an artist could be classed a one hit wonder in one country, yet have numerous hits in other countries, so really, what is the answer...
again, Paul Weller only ever had one hit in the US("my everchanging moods",style council, which reached #29 out there), but in the UK he is fast approaching 100 charting singles...go figure!
Easybeats only ever had one hit outside Australia("friday on my mind"), yet they had some 20-25 hits here...!
im sure there'd be some countries where Neil Young and Bob Dylan would be classed as "one hit wonders" also, LMAO!!!!!
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I detailed what my thoughts are on one hit wonders in the intro! Another one is Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky...major hit but had no others! He may well have released other albums and singles but they weren't hits! I guess it has to be an obscure artist like 4 non Blondes and Music Head's picks of Bob Lind and The Ad Libs.
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The abridged 4 minute single version (original was 17 min)
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^^
that one was amazing
sometimes 1 hit is all you need to become legends
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I always feel bad for the 2 hit wonders
they never get mentioned
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Nice pick Music Head! I always loved this song!!!!
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