All-Time Fave One-Hit-Wonder
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Wanted to add some country to the list.
In the mid 70's we saw Walter, he was the opening act for Heart at the State Fair, you know you are a one hit artist when in your 5 songs play set, you play the same song twice like he did that night. Great song thou.
Alive and kicking was their other song that still gets airplay every now and then
Alive And Kicking peaked at #3. They had 4 top 30 hits in the 80's.
Not sure if it's been mentioned, but a-ha had a top 20 hit in the US with "The Sun Always Shines on TV"
Similar to Blur, these guys may have had the one hit in the US but they've been going for 40 years and are still pretty big in the UK and Europe. They're up to like 15 albums now with another coming out next year, and are an insanely good live band. They also happen to be my favorite band ever.
As for one hit wonders there aren't many songs that are more 90s than these lol.
Not even close to a one hit wonder. Alive and Kicking (#3) and Sanctify Yourself (#14) were also big hits for them in the States.
IMO they were, along with the Cure, DM, U2, and New Order the highlight of 80's British exports. New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83, 84) was one of the best albums of the decade. Not a weak track on it.
Fun fact about K's Choice. My step-sister's husband played drums in K's Choice for several years. He either has his "gold or platinum" record (can't remember which) proudly displayed in the bathroom.