Not really "one-hit wonders" but this Rhino box set is somewhat along the same line

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...053757-1037538

how 'bout Dee-lite's 'Groove is in the Heart'-- always magnetically propels me onto the dancefloor.

How 'bout...

"Turn Up The Radio" - Autograph
"Modern Day Delilah" - Van Stephenson
"On The Loose" - Saga

By far, these are my two favorites:

"Wouldn't It Be Good" - Nik Kershaw
"Life In A Northern Town" - Dream Academy

Others:

"C'est La Vie" - Robbie Nevil
"Mary's Prayer" - Danny Wilson
"Catch Me (I'm Falling)" - Pretty Poison
"Major Tom (Coming Home)" - Peter Schilling
"Tender Love" - Force MD's
"Breakout" - Swing Out Sister
"Mexican Radio" - Wall of Voodoo

I have a million. Somehow, I always dig the songs that come from one-hit wonders.

Edited to add a couple more...

Maybe I'm wrong on these:

10cc - "I'm Not in Love"
Madness - "Our House"
Endland Dan - "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight"


My favorites, though, are "Take on Me" by A-ha, and "Come on Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Riders (or whatever). ;)

I actually have their first two albums on LP! (Not sure if they had any more after that.)

don't forget john ford coley.

see my first pick
if im going by vh1. then faith no more "epic"

Orchestral Manoeuvers In the Dark- "If You Leave"

[Silly question]
 

It is often disconcerting reading this kind of thread because bands that you know did well in the UK and in continental Europe are deemed to be one hit wonders across the Atlantic!

What constitutes a "hit" Stateside; top 30; 40; 50; 75; 100?

I know <b>Toad</b> posted a caveat but I thought I'd mention that 10cc had <A HREF="http://www.epinions.com/content_25635098244" target="_blank">several</a> top 100 singles in the U.S. They also had another top <b>10</b> with "Things We do for Love".

<small>I don't know if <A HREF="http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/100_greatest/one_hit_wonders/list_20-1.jhtml" target="_blank">this show</a> aired on UK terrestrial television....</small>

Superdrag. They had a minor hit in the mid-90s with "Sucked Out". However, they just keep on improving. Their new disc - Last Call for Vitriol - is excellent.

It's tough, but I've narrowed it down to 2
 

A toss up...

I Touch Myself - Divinyls
Black Velvet - Alynna Myles

I would have to say that "faith no more" is not a one hit wonder band.

A lot of great ones have already been mentioned, but I haven't heard anyone suggest:

The Buoys - Timothy
a great pop song about cannabalism!

Dada - "Dizz Knee Land"

What are you asking? The way I see it, this question could be interpreted in two ways:

1. An artist that would be considered a one-hit wonder, but that you like the music of, including other songs besides the one hit? For example, as I have said a few times on this forum, I like Fountains of Wayne. Well, even I can admit that they haven't really had any other hits besides "Radiation Vibe" in 1996. My opinion on them, however, is based on many other songs from them. So, in that case, I would have to say that they would be my favorite one-hit wonder.

2. Your favorite song which was an artist's only real hit? Most of you are listing songs, so I guess this is what you mean. In that case, I'm not sure. Off the top of my head, I would say "Lullaby" by Shawn Mullins.

BTW, I don't see anything wrong with calling someone a one-hit wonder. It's just a label anyway, and all it means is that the artist has only had one song that connected with enough of the mainstream to be considered a "hit." Looking over today's charts, I don't know if I would even want my favorite artists to have that kind of company.

Timothy is a mule (I didn't know this until somebody named Tim told me) :)

..and I would have to agree.

Actually, the follow up wasn't Megaforce, their 2nd album was, which was even better than the first one with this minor hit.

NOT a one-hit wonder.

He had another song called "Incomplete" that went to number one. Plus he was in a little group that has sold millions of cds called "Dru Hill". Perhaps you've heard of them.

Sorry for the :crap:

One of my favorites would be <b>Skee-Lo - I wish</b>

Safety Dance-Men Without Hats
Cars-Gary Numan
She Blinded Me With Science-Thomas Dolby
99 Luftballoons-Nena
Pop Musik-M


As mentioned Take on Me and Turning Japanese

Also :thumbsup: on the mention of Fountains of Wayne and Superdrag as good bands.

"Breakfast At Tiffany's" - Deep Blue Something :o

Here's a vote for my all-time OHW:
"I'm the One Natural One" by the Folk Explosion, from the "Kids" soundtrack.

Murray Head - "One Night in Bangkok" (with long Intro)
Dead or Alive - "You Spin me Round"
Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax"