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More of the One Hit Wonders

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so many of these are from the 80’s and 90’s, actually there hasn’t been one yet i didn’t know, or of course dig at one point

60. “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection (1976)
59. “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone (1982)
58. “What Is Love?” by Haddaway (1993) *aka the night at the roxbury/snl tune*
57. “Smokin’ In The Boys Room” by Brownsville Station (1973)
56. “Lovin’ You” by Minnie Riperton (1975) *her daughter’s maya on snl*
55. “It’s Raining Men” by Weather Girls (1982)
54. “Makin’ It” by David Naughton (1977) *straight from this to werewolf in london*
53. “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell (1984) *no it wasn’t because of your dad*
52. “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club (1982) *members of the talking heads! i love this
51. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers (1995) *ugh*
50. “I Touch Myself” by The Divinyls (1991)
49. “Turn The Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson (1976)
48. “True” by Spandau Ballet (1983)
47. “Rock & Roll, Pt. 2” by Gary Glitter (1972)
46. “Don’t Worry Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin (1988)
45. “Lovefool” by The Cardigans (1996)
44. “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco (1986)
43. “How Do You Talk To An Angel” by The Heights (1992)
42. “Hot Child In The City” by Nick Gilder (1978)
41. “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1985)

More One Hit Wonders on VH1 – This Time More Metal

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80. “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Quiet Riot (1983)
79. “Puttin’ On The Ritz” by Taco (1983)
78. “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies (1994)
77. “What I Am” by Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians (1989)
76. “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off” by Jermaine Stewart (1986)
75. “I’ve Never Been To Me” by Charlene (1982)
74. “Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” by Digable Planets (1993)
73. “Convoy” by C.W. McCall (1975)
72. “Maniac” by Michael Sembello (1983) *originally about a murderer*
71. “How Bizarre” by OMC (1997)
70. “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence (1973) **holy &^$% can you believe that? carol burnett/mama’s family? and a one hit wonder?
69. “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc. (1980)
68. “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins (1995) *all of the empire records soundtrack rocked
67. “Epic” by Faith No More (1990) *i guess not counting the commodores remake they had with “easy like a sunday morning
66. “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega (1999)
65. “In My House” by The Mary Jane Girls (1985)
64. “You Get What You Give” by New Radicals (1998)
63. “Jump Around” by House Of Pain (1992)
62. “Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 (1986)
61. “Round And Round” by Ratt (1984)

and ending this one with metal too!!

One Hit Wonders on VH1

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Was watching Capt. Kirk do one hit wonders on VH1 yesterday and was having a blast. First it made me think about when they were going to have another Iron Chef America in Las Vegas and second, I need to own all these songs. I’ll get into the iron chef rant another time. here are the one from today 100-81

100. “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas (1974)
99. “No Rain” by Blind Melon (1993)
98. “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q (1986)
97. “Whoomp! There It Is” by Tag Team (1993)
96. “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow (1982)
95. “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley (1968)
94. “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes (1993)
93. “Don’t Give Up On Us Baby” by David Soul (1977)
92. “Heart & Soul” by T’Pau (1987)
91. “Electric Avenue” by Eddie Grant (1983)
90. “Don’t Want To Fall In Love” by Jane Child (1990)
89. “Achy, Breaky Heart” by Billy Ray Cyrus (1992)
88.. “Barbie Girl” by Aqua (1987)
87. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston (1977)
86. “Bust A Move” by Young MC (1989)
85. “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum (1970)
84. “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree (1994)
83. “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats (1983)
82. “I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses (1982)
81. “Just A Friend” by Biz Markie (1990)

Hmm the 80’s seem to have there fair share of one hit wonders. You can check out clips of the songs at the site. of course if you are feeling cheeky try taking the quiz and see how you add up!!

Metalheads KNEW this would happen

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CNN, Wall Street Journal, EW, MSN and the nightly news all are talking about the press dinner at the White House today. Are they talking about the prez, the emcee, the guests? No – just one guest….Ozzy. As an old school metal head with an affinity for 80’s hair bands, I must say I knew sooner or later the rest of the world would catch up with what the metal community all ready knew… Ozzy Rocks!

The Osbournes were mobbed by media, politicians, fans, and everyone but the perplexed Secret Service who, in order to prevent an escalation of the frenzy, had to let the O’s in the building before the President! Ozzy was mentioned in the first 90 seconds of President Bush’s speech and yes, worlds did collide when Ozzy met Prez and taking a hand-full of his red-tipped locks, said “You should wear your hair like mine!” Later, after Ozzy stood on his chair and waved his hands to the throngs of suddenly un-closeted journo/politico fans.

For the best recounting of the evening–a truly bizarre night by all accounts–visit the Washington Post’s Ozzy-gate reportage or any of this recap The Biz, Ozzy Osbourne, Superstar — Again and Groupie Central: Sharon Osbourne

Karaoke Hell at the Alibi

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Went out to The Alibi in North Portland with Rock and Stacey last night. God I love torturing people! Table hopped my way around the club encouraging people to sing. Who knows maybe I’ll make a great assistant to Rock when he’s a KJ (yes – that mean karaoke jockey).

Had on my black fringed vest which a lovely guy who borrowed for his rendition of ABBA’s Dancing Queen. The place is a Tiki bar with cheesy drinks and the waitresses wear lei’s and skirts. Of course nothing can top the bar at the local Denny’s for the quintessential karaoke cheese factor. That will be comedy when Rock gets a gig with them.