October 23, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, tigol said: In the Masturbation genre I add Imaginary Lover, Muscle of Love, and of course Dancing With Myself.
October 23, 20214 yr The Knack was not a one-hit wonder. "Good Girls Don't" also charted high from their debut album.
October 23, 20214 yr 44 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said: Oh, and Blister In The Sun. Another great "jerk off" song: I'll Wait. David Lee Roth could be very clever.
October 23, 20214 yr Not only was this a one-hit wonder, I believe this group (DJ?) only made 2 songs in its history. The only other song I can find by them is "Antina".
October 23, 20214 yr Can I get a ruling on this? I thought Freedy was gonna be big. This Perfect World still holds up IMO.
October 23, 20214 yr Love the Freedy Johnston pick. I loved all his stuff, but I think it qualifies. I'll add a no brainer....
October 23, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, GhostOfTomJoad said: Can I get a ruling on this? I thought Freedy was gonna be big. This Perfect World still holds up IMO. Can't imagine it wouldn't apply. Interesting album -- on of my favorites, not quite a desert island disc, but damn close -- it has a TON of low end, especially for the genre. csb/ the guy who helped me build my old studio and who was a "silent partner" (i.e., he could use it when he wanted) let me know that Freedy was in town and asked if he knew of a studio where he could demo a few new songs, but my buddy was busy so he said "no". My head popped off.
October 24, 20214 yr Are these folks set for life with just the one hit? Not even close. But in most cases it gives them the name recognition that allows them to build a touring career out of it.
October 24, 20214 yr 20 hours ago, Paul Wesley said: Was going to post this when I saw the thread title.
October 24, 20214 yr Of the masturbation subgenre of one-hit wonders, in addition to The Safety Dance that was mentioned, I'll add: "I wonder if the guy who came up with the phrase 'one-hit wonder' ever came up with anything else." - Demetri Martin
October 24, 20214 yr On 10/23/2021 at 5:06 PM, GhostOfTomJoad said: Holy shit! And you remind him of this fuck up every chance you get, right? I did for a while.
October 25, 20214 yr On 10/23/2021 at 1:12 PM, CooterBrown said: Couldn’t pick just one. On 10/23/2021 at 1:48 PM, TexasHooch said: Love the Freedy Johnston pick. I loved all his stuff, but I think it qualifies. I'll add a no brainer.... Neither of these were one-hit wonders. Men Without Hats had "Pop Goes the World" hit worldwide charts (including #20 in the US) in 1987. a-Ha had "The Sun Always Shines on TV" from that same album, and a Bond theme song ("The Living Daylights").
October 25, 20214 yr My submission: ooga chakka ooga ooga ooga chakka ooga ooga ooga chakka ooga ooga ooga chakka ooga ooga
October 25, 20214 yr Warlock Pinchers - Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse Edited October 25, 20214 yr by zlavydra
October 25, 20214 yr I put Tommy Tutone and Fountains of Wayne in the same category. They may have had only one song that was on the radio but both are FANTASTIC writers of pop songs, especially Fountains of Wayne. Just a fantastic band. And Tommy Tutone? Two GREAT songs from their debut album. I wish some drummer could explain the counting on the snare hits...if he is counting
October 25, 20214 yr This is the band that first came to my mind. 4 really good dudes from a really good debut album, then got absolutely fucked the their record label and horrible timing.
October 25, 20214 yr Zager And Evans - In The Year 2525 (1969) - YouTube.htmlZager And Evans - In The Year 2525 (1969) - YouTube.html Edited October 25, 20214 yr by Capt. Squints
October 25, 20214 yr I know they had their follow up hit, but really, c'mon. I love this song. Still do. It's like an English Prog Rock "Funny How Time Slips Away." My cousins were in high school at the time and played it incessantly every time we hung out over there. Video was badass for the time too. Shit blowing up, gated reverb, synthesizers. Everything that made the 80s great. In a similar vein, what about this one? I went through a nostalgic 80s phase recently and recalled how much I loved hearing this one at the Roto Disco at Six Flags. She had a ton of hits in her old band, but as far as I know, only this one solo.
October 25, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, hullabelew said: This is the band that first came to my mind. 4 really good dudes from a really good debut album, then got absolutely fucked the their record label and horrible timing. I thought this song was Oasis.
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