Sunday, June 11, 2017

TOP 100 1-HIT WONDERS. This post: #60-51. Continues next week.
Caffé Latté presents a tribute to the  All-Time 100
MOST ESSENTIAL
ONE HIT WONDERS
This group of musical acts is responsible for only 1 major hit in Britain & /or America spans the decades. After that initial taste of chart success, a significant  follow-up eluded them.
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60
MORE, MORE, MORE
Andrea True Connection (1976) 
Andrea True was born in Nashville. Along with this #4 U.S. 70s disco smash, she starred in many X-rated movies during the same decade.
More, More, More.jpg 
59
SUCKER DJ
Dimples D (1990)
Ben Liebrand remixed "Sucker DJ" using the theme from TV's "I Dream Of Jeannie" to create an early rap hit. It charted in Britain and reached #1 in Australia.
Image result for suvcker dj dimples d
58
HOW LONG
Ace (1974) 
English group Ace featured Paul Carrack on lead vocals. "How Long" peaked at #3 in America and went Top 20 in Britain. Carrack later joined (UK) Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics.
 How Long Ace.jpg
57
TURNING JAPANESE
The Vapors (1980)
New wave English group The Vapors enjoyed Top 10 success with this subtle reference to masturbation in the UK, Canada, Australia (where it reached #1) and New Zealand.
The Vapors.jpg
56
SEASONS IN THE SUN
Terry Jacks (1973) 
Canadian Terry Jacks' adaptation of a Jacques Brel French song entitled "Le Moribond" featured English lyrics by Rod McKuen. In 1973, the remake was issued, reaching #1 in America, Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Terry Jacks 1974.JPG
55
BUTTERFLY
Crazy Town (2000)
American group Crazy Town topped the charts in America, Brazil and parts of Europe with "Butterfly". It was built around a sample of "Pretty Little Ditty" by Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Crazy Town - Butterfly cd promo.png
54
GOT TO BE REAL
Cheryl Lynn (1978) 
R&B singer Cheryl Lynn belted out this disco track which reached #12 in America. She was the guest female vocalist on Toto's "Georgy Porgy".
Got to Be Real NZ.jpg
53
TEENAGE DIRTBAG
Wheatus (2000)
American group Wheatus made #2 in the UK with "Teenage Dirtbag". The single topped the Australian chart and was a hit across Europe.
UK single cover
52
AFTERNOON DELIGHT
Starland Vocal Band (1976) 
American group Starland Vocal Band featured married couple Bill & Taffy Danoff. As members of Fat City, they backed John Denver on his hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads". "Afternoon Delight" hit #1 in America and went Top 10 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand as well as peaking at #18 in the UK.
 Starland Vocal Band 1977.JPG
51
SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME
Rockwell (1984)
The son of Motown chairman Berry Gordy Jr. enjoyed 3 weeks peaking at #2 in America with this self-penned song dealing with paranoia. Featuring backing vocals by Michael Jackson, the single also made the Top 10 in Britain, Europe, Canada and New Zealand.
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