lowdown Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1478191404' post='3167447'] He had two other top ten hits and two more top-twentiers - hardly a one-hit wonder! [/quote] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3]"America may have had Elvis, but we had Jimmy Nail"[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Roboto, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'd go with 'Emotions' by Samantha Sang (amazing Bee Gee's tune and production) ....and, 'Pop Muzik' by M. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Echo Beach, by Martha and the Muffins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1463391034' post='3050876'] Crazy Elephant . Gimme Gimmie Some Lovin`. Always reminds me of a summer type song for some reason. [url="https://youtu.be/HUTsfwCbN5I"]http://youtu.be/HUTsfwCbN5I[/url] [/quote]great song with possibly the most badly played guitar solo in the history of the universe, starts at about 1:20. Does Harry Chapins WOLD count? just crept in the top 30 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1478201467' post='3167560'] great song with possibly the most badly played guitar solo in the history of the universe, starts at about 1:20. [/quote] Right up there with The Bonzo's "Canyons Of Your Mind" and "Steven Does" by The Swell Maps for awfulness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Charles & Eddie 'Would I lie to you?' http://youtu.be/G_UXvcr22rM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Only made number 15 in the UK but was massive in Europe. http://youtu.be/4mtfnfQoAco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1463784496' post='3054139'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRenOZQMbHo[/media] [/quote] My first single, given to me by my Mum. I actually preferred the B side. Gold star if you know the songs name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I Lost My Heart To a Starship Trooper by Sarah Brightman & Hot Gossip. Why? Donna Fielding (short blonde member with the Purdy cut), my all-time crush by a nautical mile. And yes, I'm aware that all she does is dance. ;-) Great thread and some great tunes listed. Crash by the Primitives? Fascinating Rhythm by Bassomatic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1478202755' post='3167581'] Only made number 15 in the UK but was massive in Europe. http://youtu.be/4mtfnfQoAco [/quote] Ah yes, and the Canon was Pachebel's only hit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) [quote name='4000' timestamp='1478206111' post='3167616'] Fascinating Rhythm by Bassomatic? [/quote] Bassomatic is essentially William Orbit, so hardly a one-hit-wonder. Edited November 4, 2016 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashweb Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Lots of good choices above - brought back a lot of memories My choices would be something like Tenpole Tudor - Swords of a Thousand Men [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AywIL5_eYM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AywIL5_eYM[/url] or from the same era, Men Without Hats - Safety Dance [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs[/url] A bit poppie I know, but I was about 10 or 11 when this came out But when I think of one hit wonders, this always comes to mind, not sure why... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww2AYxrPqkk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww2AYxrPqkk[/url] Maybe I should start a parallel thread to this on the subject of popular bands that you wish had been one hit wonders, could be a few candidates in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 we always do Swords in our set and amazes me how well it goes down, he also had a top 20 hit with Wunderbar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1478217549' post='3167716'] Bassomatic is essentially William Orbit, so hardly a one-hit-wonder. [/quote] You know, that's exactly what I expected you to say. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Monster Mash - Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and the Crypt Kicker Five I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes - Jim Stafford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 OHIO EXPRESS - YUMMY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4aQiFaCod8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 BENNY HILL - ERNIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 JOHN KONGOS - STEP ON YOU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdFaNFnODUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 LIPPS INC - FUNKY TOWN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s36eQwgPNSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) HOUSE OF PAIN - JUMP AROUND [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfblUSCaAQk[/media] Edited November 4, 2016 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 TIMBUK 3 - THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEp3zu2e9pE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 MUSICAL YOUTH - PASS THE DUTCHIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFtLONl4cNc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 M -POP MUSIC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPoiv0sZ4s4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 KAJAGOOGOO - TOO SHY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsjzcT1QKYs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 SHOCKING BLUE - VENUS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEhQugz-Ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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