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One hit wonder singles from around 1995 to 2001 (Sadpunk to the thread please)

olegrich [Edit] [Delete] 216 replies 09:20, 4 December '08

Morning,

For my friends birthday party this saturday, we were looking at having as many one hit wonder singles from around 1995 to 2001 as possible.

Examples:

'Stay' (I missed you) by Lisa Loebe
'Inside' by Stiltskin
'Glorious' by Andreas Johnson
'Kiss Me' by Sixpence none the Richer.

Please help.

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  • stiltskin were the first band i ever saw live

    virgin megastore in Reading, March 1995

    cyberdemon | 4 Dec '08, 09:24 | X
  • OMC - How Bizarre

    guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:24 | X
    • Great shout

      olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:31 | X
      • biggest selling single ever in New Zealand

        guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:34 | X
        • Is this true?!

          If so, that's one of my favourite facts of all time.

          olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:36 | X
          • apparently

            http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMC_(band)

            "Signed to Simon Grigg's huh! label, OMC released the single "How Bizarre" in New Zealand in 1995. It was an immediate smash hit even without a video, reaching number one late that year and staying there for six weeks. It sold over 35,000 copies (3½ times platinum), a figure not exceeded in New Zealand as of 2005."

            guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:49 | X
  • Heaven is a Halfpipe

    lemonbrickcombo | 4 Dec '08, 09:27 | X
    • Nice one

      Oh OPM.

      olegrich @lemonbrickcombo | 4 Dec '08, 09:31 | X
      • still going, don'tcha know

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Of_Mind_(album)

        guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:32 | X
        • I remember the single

          they released after heaven is a half pipe. It was called el capitan I believe. A true abomination.

          Wheatus>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>OPM

          olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:34 | X
      • rednex

        cotten eyed joe

        MarkP @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:32 | X
        • yes!

          olegrich @MarkP | 4 Dec '08, 09:33 | X
          • and

            chumbawumba and new radicals

            MarkP @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:34 | X
            • I have 'Get what you give' on single

              olegrich @MarkP | 4 Dec '08, 09:36 | X
              • the b-side is amazing

                roastthemonaspit @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:43 | X
        • rednex had 2 hits

          thanks.

          shadyadie @MarkP | 4 Dec '08, 11:47 | X
          • the second one was the first one backwards tho

            guntrip @shadyadie | 4 Dec '08, 12:14 | X
      • great band.

        shucks @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 10:08 | X
  • check this shout out

    EVERY now compilation has a page on wikipedia.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Now_That%27s_What_I_Call_Music!_32_(UK_series)

    guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:35 | X
    • I brought Now 34

      TOTP 96 and 'Huge Hits' 97 to ATP pitchfork. That was a LONG drive home for Ana. Especially when we listened to 'Knocking on Heavens Door' by Dunblane on repeat.

      olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:41 | X
      • :D

        roastthemonaspit @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:43 | X
  • Everyones free to wear Sunscreen by Baz Luhrmann

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

    Remember singing Glorious down Cally Road last Saturday? I love that song...

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:37 | X
    • ha ha ha

      I remember now. Glorious is a wonderful song, and the soundtrack to many England sporting failures.

      olegrich @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:39 | X
      • i saw Andreas Johnson at Wembley Stadium

        he didn't even play Glorious last, it confused everyone.

        guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:51 | X
        • ????

          How does that work?! I didn't even know he had other songs. I assumed a set list would be him singing a 45 minute of 'Glorious', whilst various footballers are shown missing penalties on a huge screen behind him.

          olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
          • :D

            exactly.

            he was opening for Bon Jovi. Toploader also played. not the best day ever...

            guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:55 | X
            • !!!

              Andreas Jonson, Toploader and Bon Jovi?! Was this a bargaining plea to get out of being grounded?

              olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:58 | X
              • my friend had a spare ticket

                i thought i'd help him out and buy it. "how bad could it be?", i thought.

                bon jovi played for THREE HOURS.

                guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 12:14 | X
                • 3 hours?

                  that sounds amazing.

                  starshaped @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 12:58 | X
            • Just one grenade

              roastthemonaspit @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
  • Spaceman

    but I forget the name of the band but the lead singer was called Jazzman or something reedicolus.

    Also, White Town - Your Woman. Amazing song.

    gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:38 | X
    • Spaceman was by Babylon Zoo

      tom_from_sparks @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:39 | X
      • Yes it was!

        gowman @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:43 | X
    • Wildchild - Renegade Master

      but it might have to be the Norman Cook remix which I think was released 97/98. Off the top off my head I can't remember when the original single was out.

      Also, that Jungle Brothers song of the Fatboy Slim mix album, which goes: "Dancing on the dance floor, girl it's you that I adore" (but speeded-up and not at rap speed).

      Also, Wisguys, Ooh la la (though the Wiseguys first album is amazing and so much better than the second from which this song is from).

      gowman @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:42 | X
    • white town was going to get my vote

      one of my favourite songs EVER

      cyberdemon @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:00 | X
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's

    Blueboy - Remember Me

    moribund | 4 Dec '08, 09:40 | X
  • Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=z5LW07FTJbI

    Amazing stuff

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:41 | X
    • That is going to be in my head ALL day

      olegrich @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:41 | X
    • Zombie Nation - Forza

      http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ZydY0rgV8

      Released the other week :D

      Great stuff.

      NSFW @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 13:05 | X
  • All the above, plus:

    I am, I feel - Alisha's Attic
    One Of Us - Joan Osbourne
    Groove Is In The Heart - Deee-lite
    A Girl like You - Edwin Collins
    Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
    I Got Five On It - Luniz
    I Love You Always Forever - Donna Lewis
    In The Meantime - Spacehog
    Bitch - Meredith Brooks

    sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:43 | X
    • Some of those pre-date 1995

      soz!

      sadpunk @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:44 | X
    • Why don't you have a club night?

      TheSoundofBastards @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:44 | X
      • If you do, can I come and guest DJ please?

        gowman @TheSoundofBastards | 4 Dec '08, 09:48 | X
        • If I do

          The resident DJs will be me, you and Olegrich! :)

          sadpunk @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:52 | X
          • Hurrah!

            gowman @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
      • it'd be ace as a one off

        but not something you could sustain interest in.

        Also, it would be like Flares with the seventies or Reflex with the eighties. What would you call a 90s themed bar? Combats? Spiceworld?

        sadpunk @TheSoundofBastards | 4 Dec '08, 09:49 | X
        • Alisha's Attic? Spliffys?

          Also yes, you couldn't make a night of it. Maybe having it as a one-off would reiterate the point!

          TheSoundofBastards @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:52 | X
        • Combats would be a great name

          I want a 90's power hour at my birthday gig/party

          olegrich @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
          • Reckon you could do a 60 minute 90s megamix

            in the style of jive bunny?

            TheSoundofBastards @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
            • COME ON EVERYBODY

              EVERYBODY
              EVERYBODY
              C-C-C C'MON EVERYBODY
              You say, I only hear what I want to...

              Yes, that works.

              olegrich @TheSoundofBastards | 4 Dec '08, 10:03 | X
    • Alisha's Attic

      were not one hit wonders.

      gowman @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:45 | X
    • and throw in

      Alien Ant Farm's cover of Smooth Criminal too!

      sadpunk @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 09:47 | X
  • Darude - Sandstorm

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZXPP7qMSz4

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:44 | X
    • When was that released?

      I was thinking it was late 2001/early 2002 so didn't suggest it.

      gowman @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:46 | X
      • I thought it was like 2000/2001

        so just fits the criteria

        tom_from_sparks @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:50 | X
        • According to wiki

          released in late 1999 and early 2000.

          gowman @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:52 | X
    • I'll take it

      That was a TUNE

      olegrich @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:50 | X
  • Trouble by Shampoo

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QL15Ya5fsgo

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:47 | X
    • they had 4 hits

      5 if you count the re-issue of 'trouble'.

      thanx

      shadyadie @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 11:48 | X
  • mark morrison - return of the mack

    roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 09:47 | X
  • Mr Oizo - Flat Beat!

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Gx7wKwqWQ

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:49 | X
    • Get out

      Mr Oizo is still very much active, and still churning out some pretty decent stuff. He's one of the 'main players' on the French club scene, and well respected

      dove_from_above @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 19:38 | X
    • The new Mr Oizo album is pure brilliance

      goldenstreams @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 20:19 | X
  • White Town

    "Your Woman"

    gazbid | 4 Dec '08, 09:49 | X
  • Mark Owen

    Clementine (eieieieieiei)

    gowman | 4 Dec '08, 09:50 | X
    • ^ wasn't Child a bigger hit?

      basil @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
      • No

        Not in my eyes.

        gowman @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:09 | X
  • Nightcrawlers - Push the feeling on

    Outhere Brothers - Boom Boom Boom (although "Dont Stop Wiggle Wiggle" was number 1 too so er, maybe not a 1 hit wonder)

    roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 09:50 | X
    • Boom Boom Boom!

      Dirty version or clean version?

      olegrich @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 09:54 | X
      • "Put your pussy on my face"

        Dirty, of course!

        roastthemonaspit @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:58 | X
        • Ho, no, check out below

          Here comes the brother with the (something) flow

          dove_from_above @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 19:38 | X
  • obviously, this:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MwtTOxouD5Q

    also, Closing Time
    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KdmLmIArqWM
    which sounds more like Feeder than I remember it doing.

    OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 09:51 | X
    • Was Len even a "hit"?

      That is the worst video of all time, thanks for reminding me.

      roastthemonaspit @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 09:52 | X
    • Plus

      Semisonic had "Secret Smile" which was massive

      roastthemonaspit @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
      • They also had Closing Time

        which discounts them as one hit wonders. That is also one of the best drinking songs EVER!

        gowman @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 09:54 | X
    • Steal my sunshine was INREDIBLE

      The drummer from Len wore an arsenal away shirt on TOTP I recall.

      olegrich @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 09:55 | X
      • also

        Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene played keyboards on it.

        guntrip @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
        • You are full of brilliant facts today

          olegrich @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 10:04 | X
        • If this is true

          it's the best fact of all time

          GMMiles @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 21:07 | X
  • Macy Gray - I Tray

    roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
    • I WEAR GOGGLES WHEN YOU ARE NOT THERE

      OceanStorm @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:01 | X
      • i wear womble suits when you are not there *

        billaaargh @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:02 | X
      • :D

        sadpunk @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
  • I'll be there for you - Rembrandts

    I know they've down plenty of other stuff but I suppose Brim full of Asha by Cornershop could well be counted as a one hit wonder.

    Get My Sharona in there as well even if it doesn't meet the 1995-2001 criteria. Or even better get that busker to the party!

    tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:53 | X
    • Get him to play 'Your Song'?

      MY SHARONA!

      olegrich @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
  • KAVANA

    guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:54 | X
    • Bran Van 3000 - Drinking In LA

      Gin Blossoms - Hey Jealousy

      domgourlay @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 09:56 | X
      • Defs on Bran Van 3000

        That is SUCH a good tune!

        sadpunk @domgourlay | 4 Dec '08, 09:57 | X
        • Haha

          I remember a girl put their album on at a party but only played that track repeatedly..

          TheSoundofBastards @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 10:00 | X
        • heck yeah!

          cyberdemon @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 10:01 | X
        • It really is

          lemonbrickcombo @sadpunk | 4 Dec '08, 10:35 | X
        • CHOOOOOON

          Feeling kinda groovy, working on a movie (YEAH RIGHT)

          berksy @sadpunk | 5 Dec '08, 09:47 | X
        • i hate that song

          broonski_beat @sadpunk | 5 Dec '08, 10:20 | X
      • I found my Drinking In LA

        CD single the other week, a gem!

        roastthemonaspit @domgourlay | 4 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
        • but we did nothing

          absolutely nothing that day

          sadpunk @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:01 | X
    • Kavana!

      Amazing! The fella's USP was that he used to be Take That's tea-boy!

      Browno @guntrip | 4 Dec '08, 20:51 | X
  • I just Wanna Fly

    By Jimmy Ray I think.

    Also, Achey Brakey Heart by Billy 'Miley's Dad' Ray Cyrus.

    gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:00 | X
    • Didn't Jimmy Ray

      have a single called "Are you Jimmy Ray?"

      roastthemonaspit @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:02 | X
      • They did!

        sadpunk @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:04 | X
      • They may not be the same band I'm thinking off.

        I'll consult the internet and get back to you.

        gowman @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
        • Sugar Ray

          Was who I meant.

          gowman @gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:06 | X
          • God that song.

            That song is just fucking awful beyond belief.

            [Lots of other stuff in this thread though = AMAZING]

            GMMiles @andreasilenzi | 4 Dec '08, 21:09 | X
          • I have the cd single of Are You Jimmy Ray somewhere.

            It has about 6 different remixes on it.

            TheSoundofBastards @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 12:34 | X
          • Edwyn Collins

            Girl Like You squeezes into 1995.
            Now not a one hit wonder in my eyes but for the general public probably.

            Also, Gigalo Ants, Where I Find My Heaven

            gowman | 4 Dec '08, 10:01 | X
          • Catch - Bingo

            roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:02 | X
            • OH.MY.GOD

              olegrich @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
            • sitting down here!

              http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Q8md5rdQ4

              Definitely less good than I remember it being.

              OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:04 | X
              • *vomits*

                roastthemonaspit @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
              • aww lena marlin!

                olegrich @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:06 | X
                • Didn't you have her album?

                  Feefle @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 18:32 | X
            • Goldbug - Whole Lotta Love

              Yes, a cover of the Led Zepplin number. It has not aged well.

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrcbHQXwlk4

              1 min in

              roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:04 | X
            • I just remembered....

              THE DUM DUMS!!

              olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 10:05 | X
              • Livin Joy - Dreamer

                roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:06 | X
              • this is the best song posted in this thread so far:

                http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1MibKBAnjhU

                I thought this was sung by a man for, like, ages.

                OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:07 | X
                • Good shout!

                  sadpunk @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:11 | X
                • I just listened to that all the way trough

                  it's still ace!

                  roastthemonaspit @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 10:13 | X
              • bf

                No fronts! No tricks! No soapbox politics!
                No guns! Just blunts! We kick this just for fun!

                Judge_B | 4 Dec '08, 10:08 | X
                • They released that song about 5 times

                  A true one hit flogging!

                  roastthemonaspit @Judge_B | 4 Dec '08, 10:10 | X
                • ha ha ha

                  Dog eat Dog!

                  olegrich @Judge_B | 4 Dec '08, 10:10 | X
              • MYEEEYA HEE MYEEEYA HO MYEEEYA DI MYEEEYA DOOODEE!!!

                cyberdemon | 4 Dec '08, 10:09 | X
              • Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5.

                http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaw-9WElAjc

                shucks | 4 Dec '08, 10:12 | X
              • Two good 'uns:

                Lit - My Own Worst enemy
                N-Trance - Set you Free (LOVE IT)
                Olive - You're Not Alone
                Angelic - It's my Turn

                Okay that's 4.

                I just can't think of anything more "indie"

                :(

                finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:13 | X
                • Who did

                  "Jew you really like it?
                  Is it is it wicked?"

                  and when?

                  Hmmm

                  finchleydisco @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:14 | X
                  • DJ Luck and MC Neat!

                    Around 2000 I think

                    roastthemonaspit @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:16 | X
                    • Big big world - Amelia anyone?

                      basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:13 | X
                      • yes please!

                        olegrich @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:15 | X
                      • when i was in china last month

                        someone sang that in karaoke, and it was still godawful. It's actually the wettest song ever written.

                        OceanStorm @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:18 | X
                      • wooooww

                        Im actually writing some of these down to download when i get in, i forgot how good some of these were. you guys win.

                        unfamiliar @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:20 | X
                    • and connells 74-75

                      basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:16 | X
                      • WORST SONG EVER

                        finchleydisco @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:21 | X
                        • WHAT?!

                          It's an incredible song.

                          olegrich @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:23 | X
                          • It's dire

                            roastthemonaspit @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 10:28 | X
                            • Yeah I hate that song

                              So depressing

                              84joe @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 12:46 | X
                    • 3rd single i ever bought

                      http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H25lz7gchaw

                      billaaargh | 4 Dec '08, 10:16 | X
                    • Afroman - Because I Got High

                      Baha Men - Who Let The Dogs Out?

                      shucks | 4 Dec '08, 10:19 | X
                    • Joan Osbourne

                      Some song with heavy religious overtones - name escapes me...

                      gazbid | 4 Dec '08, 10:19 | X
                      • WHAT IF GOD WAS ONE OF US

                        JUST A SLOB LIKE ONE OF US
                        JUST A STRANGER ON THE BUS
                        TRYING TO MAKE HIS WAY HOOOOOOOOOME

                        roastthemonaspit @gazbid | 4 Dec '08, 10:20 | X
                        • I prefer

                          Dr Evils version of that Joan Osbourne song.

                          unfamiliar @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:23 | X
                        • but what if he was?

                          WHAT THEN? I don't think she thought that song through. Still, worth it for that "phone/Rome" rhyme.

                          OceanStorm @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:24 | X
                    • They did a few other things but nothing ever smashed the charts like this!

                      http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ-27rdwJPs

                      tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 10:21 | X
                      • Smashmouth - Walking On The Sun

                        Opus III - It's A Fine Day

                        domgourlay @tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 10:24 | X
                        • Opus iii was 1992 surely? (It's on my Rave Hits 92 album).

                          If we're allowing early 90s then i'm chucking Let Loose into the mix.

                          basil @domgourlay | 4 Dec '08, 10:28 | X
                          • Let Loose!!!!

                            roastthemonaspit @basil | 4 Dec '08, 10:29 | X
                            • ...

                              A girl from my primamry claimed to be the drummer from Let Loose's neice. I called her a liar, so she got me a signed picture! I wish I still had it now.

                              olegrich @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:39 | X
                        • smash mouth also had All Star though

                          which was in Shrek or something so was absolutely massive.

                          OceanStorm @domgourlay | 4 Dec '08, 10:29 | X
                          • You're right

                            domgourlay @OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 11:20 | X
                        • Walking on the Sun

                          god I remember loving that song, until I went on a family holiday driving around florida, and it was being continuously played. Like, literally every half hour.

                          berksy @domgourlay | 5 Dec '08, 09:50 | X
                    • Independent Love Song - Scarlett

                      OF COURSE

                      finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:26 | X
                      • I remember Melody Maker's review of that single

                        "You may think this is another boring love song" - OK love, we'll go with that.

                        roastthemonaspit @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:28 | X
                        • I absolutely adore that song

                          and used to love bellowing along to it tunelessly as a teenager

                          finchleydisco @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:31 | X
                      • HOW COULD I FORGET!

                        This is an INCREDIBLE song

                        olegrich @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 10:29 | X
                        • Listening to it now

                          Want to bellow so much it hurts

                          finchleydisco @olegrich | 4 Dec '08, 10:33 | X
                    • Babybird - You're gourgeous

                      All seeing I - Beat goes On (although they did do Walk like a panther which is a bit of a cult hit)
                      Eye monster - daydream in blue

                      black_rooster | 4 Dec '08, 10:29 | X
                    • 3T - Anything

                      Which was on Top Of The Pops every week for about 3908548304 weeks

                      roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:31 | X
                      • Good examples

                        No way sis - I'd Like To Teach the World To Sing
                        Andy Cole - Outstanding

                        Although calling these hits may be stretching things a bit. Here's another, which was pretty big:

                        The grid - swamp thing

                        black_rooster @roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:38 | X
                    • Mike Flowers Pops - Wonderwall

                      roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:32 | X
                    • Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch

                      lemonbrickcombo | 4 Dec '08, 10:43 | X
                    • wasnt do you really like it

                      by dj pied piper
                      get crazy town on there
                      hot action cop

                      TheKennedyCurse | 4 Dec '08, 10:44 | X
                    • Here comes the hotstepper

                      Ini Kamoze

                      Although this might be pre '95. See also: Snow - Informer

                      Captain_Scott | 4 Dec '08, 10:46 | X
                    • Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_3gaiifiv8

                      Notice how TOTP bleep out "stoned", "high" and "marijuana" - making the song pretty pointless.

                      roastthemonaspit | 4 Dec '08, 10:46 | X
                      • Does this count?

                        http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pFcxe_DSyjs

                        Jason Nevins hasn't done anything else of note but obviously Run DMC have.

                        tom_from_sparks | 4 Dec '08, 10:46 | X
                      • Me Me Me - Hanging Around

                        Royter-Hatfood | 4 Dec '08, 10:49 | X
                        • Belting shout

                          olegrich @Royter-Hatfood | 4 Dec '08, 11:26 | X
                        • I was reading about that song on the train not 45 minutes ago

                          Weird

                          dove_from_above @Royter-Hatfood | 4 Dec '08, 19:42 | X
                      • Barenaked Ladies

                        One Week.

                        elpollodiablo | 4 Dec '08, 10:52 | X
                      • some big beat for ya

                        Hazel - Loop da Loop
                        Badder Badder Schwing - Freddie Fresh
                        Because of You - Scanty Sandwich

                        basil | 4 Dec '08, 11:04 | X
                        • Andrew WK - Party Hard

                          My Life Story - Strumpet

                          domgourlay @basil | 4 Dec '08, 11:23 | X
                      • Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone

                        http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0dBu5X3TvNw

                        Eiffel 65 - Blue

                        http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H25lz7gchaw

                        i remember these 2 songs being on repeat on a school trip when they came out

                        stwerewolf | 4 Dec '08, 11:21 | X
                        • that Blue video is absolutely ridiculous

                          i can remember thinking it was amazing at the time too.

                          stwerewolf @stwerewolf | 4 Dec '08, 11:24 | X
                      • tune

                        roastthemonaspit @asherg | 4 Dec '08, 11:28 | X
                      • Haha!

                        I had a promo VHS of that

                        WHY

                        84joe @asherg | 4 Dec '08, 12:48 | X
                      • 'Stay Another Day' by Jon Secada

                        chuff | 4 Dec '08, 11:34 | X
                        • ^ get out

                          finchleydisco @chuff | 4 Dec '08, 11:51 | X
                          • shut up

                            it's INCREDIBLE

                            chuff @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 12:04 | X
                          • That song is fantastic

                            84joe @finchleydisco | 4 Dec '08, 12:47 | X
                      • eagle eye cherry!

                        http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=s00Kgm-Kjic

                        OceanStorm | 4 Dec '08, 11:43 | X
                      • The Original - I Luv U Baby

                        shucks | 4 Dec '08, 11:50 | X
                      • You've all missed out "Steal My Sunshine" by Len, released 1999. Tune. Seriously.

                        FizzyBovril | 4 Dec '08, 12:02 | X
                        • That was mentioned way up there ^

                          roastthemonaspit @FizzyBovril | 4 Dec '08, 12:04 | X
                        • Also, "King of my Castle" by Wamdue Project.

                          FizzyBovril @FizzyBovril | 4 Dec '08, 12:05 | X
                      • Bucketheads - The bomb (these sounds fall into my mind)

                        Cornershop - Brimful of Asha
                        Junior Senior - Move your feet

                        black_rooster | 4 Dec '08, 12:14 | X
                      • Drugstore - El Presidente

                        great b-side too

                        Mr_Bump | 4 Dec '08, 12:35 | X
                      • Pete Heller — Big Love

                        LOVED that tune.

                        The Tamperer ft. Maya — Feel It
                        http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=W6-ILQXEMVA

                        HATED that tune.

                        84joe | 4 Dec '08, 12:52 | X
                        • I Quit - Hepburn

                          the guitarist was on a buzzcocks line up a while back and was just as hot as I remember... swoon...

                          Do these count?
                          All American Rejects - Swing Swing
                          that band that did Punk Rock Princess

                          amyblue @84joe | 4 Dec '08, 13:23 | X
                        • White Town - Your Woman

                          Been mentioned alot, another track that gos down well when djing!Anyone heard his albums? The guy's an absolute genius.

                          Lofisongsaregreat @84joe | 4 Dec '08, 13:24 | X
                          • Good God

                            I love that song and still play it to death.

                            sweet9caroline @Lofisongsaregreat | 4 Dec '08, 19:49 | X
                        • I love this song

                          goldenstreams @jaggysnake7 | 4 Dec '08, 20:22 | X
                        • Sugar Ray - Every Morning

                          dove_from_above | 4 Dec '08, 19:42 | X
                        • Most of these have done something under another name etc

                          Stardust "Music Sounds Better With You"
                          The Cuban Boys "Cognoscenti Vs Intelligentsia"
                          Monaco "What Do You Want From Me"
                          Bentley Rhythm Ace "Bentley's Gonna Sort You Out"
                          The Folk Implosion - "Natural One"
                          Sneaker Pimps - "Six Underground"
                          Skee-Lo - "I Wish"
                          McAltmont/Butler - "Yes"

                          MitchellStirling | 4 Dec '08, 20:03 | X
                        • my dad has a sixpence none the richer album

                          CLEARLY NOT A ONE HIT WONDER.

                          j0hn | 4 Dec '08, 20:25 | X
                        • ctrl+f "collapsed lung"

                          no 'eat my goal'? scandalous.

                          joe_totale | 4 Dec '08, 20:46 | X
                        • none of those are one hit wonders though.

                          Also, it's 'The Impression That I Get' by the Bosstones and they released loads of singles, granted none were as massive as the aforementioned track, but they were hardly one song then gone. Same goes for Therapy?

                          shucks @BookOfDave | 5 Dec '08, 09:17 | X
                        • I'm not sure that was the wildhearts biggest single either...

                          broonski_beat @BookOfDave | 5 Dec '08, 10:26 | X
                          • rocket from the crypt - on a rope

                            joe_totale | 5 Dec '08, 08:40 | X
                            • There is no way Rocket From the Crypt

                              where one hit wonders. Though that is a great song.

                              gowman @joe_totale | 5 Dec '08, 09:11 | X
                              • they are in this context

                                they only had one top 40 hit. whereas therapy? and the wildhearts (above) had 12 and 13... of course rftc were much more than that single, but y'know.

                                joe_totale @gowman | 5 Dec '08, 09:23 | X
                              • ^this

                                RFTC released over 10 albums and many, many singles ('Born in '69', 'Break It Up', 'Lipstick', 'Young Livers', Sturdy Wrist, 'Ditchdigger', etc.

                                shucks @gowman | 5 Dec '08, 09:23 | X
                                • i know, i'm a huge fan

                                  but see above, they are a one hit wonder. it's not up for discussion!

                                  joe_totale @shucks | 5 Dec '08, 09:25 | X
                          • Warm Jets - Hurricane

                            I also believe the lead singer went out with Zoe Ball for a while.

                            gowman | 5 Dec '08, 09:05 | X
                            • ^ true then she left him for Norman Cook

                              tru fax

                              finchleydisco @gowman | 5 Dec '08, 09:51 | X
                              • Then she left him for some low rent DJ

                                but then went back. I don't know why I know so much about Zoe Ball.

                                gowman @finchleydisco | 5 Dec '08, 09:59 | X
                          • Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It

                            also MN8 - I've Got A Little Something For You

                            woodms | 5 Dec '08, 09:26 | X
                          • fucking hell

                            this is a goldmine of nostalgia.

                            berksy | 5 Dec '08, 09:52 | X
                          • hobo humpin slobo wotsit

                            by whale...

                            broonski_beat | 5 Dec '08, 10:25 | X
                            • pre dates 95

                              but i feel Young at Heart by the Bluebells deserves a mention

                              kolombia @broonski_beat | 5 Dec '08, 17:09 | X
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