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I know, I'd never heard of these bands before either. They are real bands though.
Which One-Hit Wonder Band's Song Gives You a Natural Rush?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around identifying songs by one-hit wonder bands that evoke a "natural" rush. Participants share various songs and engage in a broader exploration of music history, particularly focusing on bands that achieved only one notable hit on the rock charts.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Historical
Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention songs like "Keep Our Love Alive" by Patricia Dahlquist, though one later realizes it does not qualify as a one-hit wonder.
- Flock of Seagulls' "I Ran," Dexy's Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen," and Nena's "99 Red Balloons" are suggested as examples of one-hit wonders.
- A participant lists numerous songs they believe are by one-hit wonders, including "Day by Day" by Godspell and "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vita" by Iron Butterfly, among others.
- Another participant questions the one-hit wonder status of some listed songs, suggesting that certain bands, like Flock of Seagulls, may have had additional hits.
- Several participants contribute additional songs, such as "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas and "What’s Up" by 4 Non Blondes, while others challenge the one-hit wonder status of bands like Devo.
- Discussion includes a mix of nostalgia and personal anecdotes about the songs and bands mentioned, with some expressing uncertainty about the classification of certain artists.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on which songs or bands qualify as one-hit wonders, and there is ongoing debate about the status of various artists and their hits.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about their knowledge of music history, particularly regarding the time periods of the bands discussed and the accuracy of their one-hit wonder status.
Who May Find This Useful
Music enthusiasts, particularly those interested in rock history and one-hit wonders, may find this discussion engaging.
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tribdog said:
They aren't even close to one hitters though. I know them all well. Oh and forgive me if I get a bit mouthy. I'm several beers on my way to being REALLY relaxed.
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Anttech said:
Yeah, but arildno listed the Steve Miller Band as a one hit wonder. I figured we weren't being too picky!
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"A Girl Like You" sends me. So do "Harden My Heart," "867-5309/Jenny" and "Don't You (Forget About Me)."
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Oh yeah, and there was this band called "The U2's" that did this single called "11 o'clock, tick tock." That was great.tribdog said:
And I remember this pretty good song called "I'm so hot for her (and she's so cold)." I think the band was "The Rolling of the Stones" or something like that.
Does anyone remeber "The REM's" who had one song called "Radio Song"? It wasn't that good, but it got some play.
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You must listen to some obscure "college" radio stations
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Thanks, Loren. I've been trying to remember Quarterflash ever since this thread started, and kept coming up blank.
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DAMMIT! I've been trying for the last twenty years to FORGET Quarterflash! THANKS A LOT!Danger said:
Oh, two more from about 1979:
"Hey Saint Peter" and "Driver's Seat"
One is by "Flash in the Pan" the other is by "Sniff and the Tears." I could never remember which is which.
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Is "Danger" a derivative of "Derange?
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I've never thought of that, but I suppose it's possible. Certainly appropriate.
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oooh! I love Digital Underground. I thought they were brilliant. I still keep the Sex Packets CD in my car.Tom Mattson said:
I searched forever to get an LP by a one-or-two-hit-wonder band called "Ta mara and the Seen" (from around 1980, I think). I finally found it on e-bay and bought it, but now I have nothing to play it on.
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