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PrintableOK, let me add another one-hit wonder I'm sure some of you guys jammed to when you were younger:
Joyce "Fenderella" Irby "Mr. D.J." [Edited 8/5/07 22:44pm] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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daPrettyman said: "Freak Like Me" - Adina Howard [Edited 8/3/07 22:26pm] [Edited 8/3/07 22:30pm] I'm almost positve Adina hit with T-Shirt & Panties (written by Jaime Fox) and her follow up to Freak Like Me, My Up And Down(remix), I think hit also. | |
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No, "Freak Like Me" was Adina Howard's only hit song. "T-shirt and Panties" from the "Woo" soundtrack was simply a well-known album track. Her second-highest charting singles were "My Up and Down" (which peaked at No. 32 in 1995) and "And U Know It" (No. 32, 1997). [Edited 8/5/07 23:14pm] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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PurpleCharm said: Five Special - "Why Leave Us Alone"
I started a thread about this song a few months ago. It reached #9 on the r&b charts in 1979.  that's a disco/R&B classic!! I really miss 1979  | |
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phunkdaddy said: Rock the boat- Hues Corporation
The Hues Corporation also can count "Rockin' Soul" (No. 6, 1974) and "Love Corporation" (No. 15, 1975) as top 20 hits. THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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muse87 said: You Gotta Be- Desree
She had two more hits here in Europe I can remember... 
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728huey said: At any rate, this is how I view an artist's career trajectory:
One hit wonder: An artists rises from obscurity to have one big hit on the pop charts and then quickly disappears back into obscurity. EXAMPLES: Instant Funk "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)"; Samuelle "So You Like What You See;" Madame X "Just That Kind of Girl." One album wonder: This is where a lot of artists who are listed as one hit wonders really belong. They have one really huge hit, but then have a minor hit or two from the same album, and then the follow up album really bombs. Then they usually end up going back into obscurity after the failed album or two. EXAMPLES: Rockwell; Adina Howard; Club Noveau. Flash in the pan: These artists may have only two or three big hits, but they are spread out over two, three or four albums before they go into obscurity. EXAMPLES: Gregory Abbott; Shannon; D'Angelo; Klymaxx; The System; Johnny Gill, Bell Biv DeVoe and Ralph Tresvant as solo artists. Modest successes: These artists actually manage to have a number of hits over several albums, but because of their shortcomings or their style of music, they don't develop into huge stars. Many of them call it quits after a number of years, but some of these artists may still be performing. EXAMPLES: The Time; GUY; Jermaine Jackson; Surface; Jody Watley; Teena Marie. Cult acts: These are the true niche artists. Most of these artists have had consistent but may not have had major success, but they consistently have albums which went gold and platinum. They most likely are huge in a very specific subgenre of music. EXAMPLES: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly; The GAP Band; Cameo; Gerald Levert; Jodeci; Keith Sweat. Big stars: These artists are huge for a relative period in time, but after that time is over, while they still may be remembered fondly and people still attend their concerts, they usually don't equal the success they had in their prime. EXAMPLES: Rick James; New Edition; Boyz II Men; Anita Baker. Superstars: These are the huge mega-selling acts that have had a string of very successful albums, have numerous top ten or number one hits and near iconic in reputation. EXAMPLES: The Isley Brothers; The Jacksons/Jackson 5; Luther Vandross; Marvin Gaye; Prince. I feel these people may be better examples of the categories. [Edited 8/6/07 6:00am] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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Who did that tune "Is It Good To You" in 1992? “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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midnightmover said: Who did that tune "Is It Good To You" in 1992?
It was credited as Teddy Riley featuring Tammy Lucas, so no go. You-know-who is much more than a "flash in the pan" in my book, but I'm not about to derail this thread. "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Najee said: phunkdaddy said: Rock the boat- Hues Corporation
The Hues Corporation also can count "Rockin' Soul" (No. 6, 1974) and "Love Corporation" (No. 15, 1975) as top 20 hits. and "Caught your act" (1977) | |
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AlexdeParis said: You-know-who is much more than a "flash in the pan" in my book, but I'm not about to derail this thread.
But you-know-who only has made two albums in more than a dozen years and it's a matter of opinion of how original his music was in the first place. At best, you-know-who could qualify as a "modest success." [Edited 8/6/07 5:39am] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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Najee said: AlexdeParis said: You-know-who is much more than a "flash in the pan" in my book, but I'm not about to derail this thread.
But you-know-who only has made two albums in more than a dozen years and it's a matter of opinion of how original his music was in the first place. At best, you-know-who could qualify as a "modest success." Under that criteria, that's where I would've put him. "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: Under that criteria, that's where I would've put him.
I likely would have made you-know-who made a "modest success" if he made another album. It's the two-albums-since-the Clinton administration thing that knocked him down a notch. Hey, what do you think of my one-hit wonder selections? [Edited 8/6/07 5:46am] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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AlexdeParis said: midnightmover said: Who did that tune "Is It Good To You" in 1992?
It was credited as Teddy Riley featuring Tammy Lucas, so no go. You-know-who is much more than a "flash in the pan" in my book, but I'm not about to derail this thread. Yeah, I knew it was Teddy's tune, but I think the girl has to qualify, unless she had more hits than I'm aware of. “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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Najee said: AlexdeParis said: Under that criteria, that's where I would've put him.
I likely would have if you-know-who made another album. It's the two-albums-since-the Clinton administration thing that knocked him down a notch. Hey, what do you think of my one-hit wonder selections? Will you two cut it out with the you know who crap? I don't know who. Admittedly, I haven't read most of this thread, but still... “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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midnightmover said: Yeah, I knew it was Teddy's tune, but I think the girl has to qualify, unless she had more hits than I'm aware of.
Teddy Riley's version of "Is It Good to You" on the "Juice" soundtrack with Tammy Lucas singing wasn't even released as a single. Maybe you're confusing it with the Heavy D. and The Boyz version that actually was a single (No. 13, 1991). midnightmover said: Will you two cut it out with the you know who crap? I don't know who. Admittedly, I haven't read most of this thread, but still...
The you-know-who in this increasing insular conversation was D'Angelo. [Edited 8/6/07 5:57am] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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Najee said: midnightmover said: Yeah, I knew it was Teddy's tune, but I think the girl has to qualify, unless she had more hits than I'm aware of.
Teddy Riley's version of "Is It Good to You" on the "Juice" soundtrack with Tammy Lucas singing wasn't even released as a single. Maybe you're confusing it with the Heavy D. and The Boyz version that actually was a single (No. 13, 1991). Nah, I'm definitely thinking of the one with the chick singing. I remember someone telling me she was fat and being surprised cos I was sure she'd be a model type, lol. I live in the UK though, so maybe it was released over here  “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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Well, Tammy Lucas did sing background on the Heavy D. version also. But since you're talking about Lucas singing the lead on the "Juice" soundtrack version, it wasn't a single. [Edited 8/6/07 6:11am] THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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Najee said: midnightmover said: Will you two cut it out with the you know who crap? I don't know who. Admittedly, I haven't read most of this thread, but still...
The you-know-who in this increasing insular conversation was D'Angelo. [Edited 8/6/07 5:57am] Oh well in that case I agree with the other guy/girl. Not technically a one hit wonder but definitely promised more than he ever delivered. Way overrated imo too. A couple of decent tunes does not a genius make. “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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midnightmover said: Oh well in that case I agree with the other guy/girl. Not technically a one hit wonder but definitely promised more than he ever delivered. Way overrated imo too. A couple of decent tunes does not a genius make.
I didn't call D'Angelo a one-hit wonder; I called him a flash in the pan. Alex considers him more of a modest success. THE TRAFFIC JAMMERS, The Org's house band: VAINANDY -- lead singer; NAJEE -- bass; THE AUDIENCE -- guitar; PHUNKDADDY -- rhythm guitar; ALEX de PARIS -- keyboards; Da PRETTYMAN -- keyboards; FUNKENSTEIN -- drums. HOLD ON TO YOUR DRAWERS! | |
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midnightmover said: Najee said: The you-know-who in this increasing insular conversation was D'Angelo. [Edited 8/6/07 5:57am] Oh well in that case I agree with the other guy/girl. Not technically a one hit wonder but definitely promised more than he ever delivered. Way overrated imo too. A couple of decent tunes does not a genius make. Then you're much closer to Najee's view than mine (I'm a guy BTW). I think D'Angelo is very much a genius and the best artist to come out in the last 20 years. I think he qualifies as only a "modest" success because the third album hasn't come out yet. I think the first two were brilliant. (But I didn't want to hijack the thread because we are both well aware of each other's views on the man.) "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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midnightmover said: Najee said: Teddy Riley's version of "Is It Good to You" on the "Juice" soundtrack with Tammy Lucas singing wasn't even released as a single. Maybe you're confusing it with the Heavy D. and The Boyz version that actually was a single (No. 13, 1991). Nah, I'm definitely thinking of the one with the chick singing. I remember someone telling me she was fat and being surprised cos I was sure she'd be a model type, lol. I live in the UK though, so maybe it was released over here Hmmm. Then, the particualar you're referrring to must be the Heavy D version. | |
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midnightmover said: Najee said: The you-know-who in this increasing insular conversation was D'Angelo. [Edited 8/6/07 5:57am] Oh well in that case I agree with the other guy/girl. Not technically a one hit wonder but definitely promised more than he ever delivered. Way overrated imo too. A couple of decent tunes does not a genius make. Well Stated. The essence of D'Angelo performance that makes him stand out is his live performance and work behind the scences in the industry. As for his catalogue, he still has to make his pressence known because its not extensive enough. | |
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MsLegs said: midnightmover said: Nah, I'm definitely thinking of the one with the chick singing. I remember someone telling me she was fat and being surprised cos I was sure she'd be a model type, lol. I live in the UK though, so maybe it was released over here Hmmm. Then, the particualar you're referrring to must be the Heavy D version. Well, it's the same girl. While the Teddy Riley/Tammy Lucas version wasn't an official single, it does have a video and a remix. There was a 12" promo released in the UK. [Edited 8/6/07 9:04am] "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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MuthaFunka said: PurpleCharm said: I'm pretty sure Shannon had another single called "Give Me the Night" or something like that. I am not sure if it was a single or just big in Detroit, but Tom Tom Club had another song called Wordy Rappinghood http://www.youtube.com/wa...q6k9gSsRXI That's the 2nd Shannon reference and I've never heard that cut. Wordy Rappinghood barely made a dent on the music scene. Shannon's Give the night was the second single from that Let the music play album... its was pretty big here in NYC and the video was all over the place [Edited 8/6/07 9:19am] | |
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What about the family's screams of passion? If not mentioned already.
I know they had a followup single that i dug a lot called high fashion but unsure how it charted. I understand how we are qualifying the artists as one hit wonders but i wonder about some of the artists for ex. johnny kemp. Even though dancin with myself was a successful followup to just got paid chartwise, it was still obscure meaning most people don't associate the song with johnny kemp or simply don't remember it. Another example,though jeffrey osborne is far from being a one hit wonder is a song he recorded in 1988 called she's on the left. The song was number 2 r&b if my memory serves correct. Najee may correct me on this one if i'm wrong. Even though the song was number 2, it was obscure. Maybe some r&b fans may remember it but i doubt it seriously if his pop audience even heard of the record. When you think of jeffrey osborne you associate him with on the wings of love, and the woo woo song. I'm not aware of the chart positions of these 2 songs i really don't need no light and we're going all the way but those 2 songs are more popular than she's on the left but may not have charted as high because of competition during the time those recordings were out. The point i'm trying to make is some songs that are not memorable like johnny kemp's dancing with myself may chart higher than some other memorable popular tunes because of the lack of competition during the time the recording was out. Nevertheless; i am on point as to how we are classifying the one hit wonders for the purpose of this thread. I hope i didn't tire you guys out with this post.  Great thread!Don't laugh at my funk
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MuthaFunka said:[quote]Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way Thelma Houston also had a hit with "You Used To Hold Me So Tight" produced by Jimmy Jamm and Terry Lewis in 1984 | |
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Najee said: Rebbie Jackson had other hit songs besides "Centipede" (No. 4, 1984) -- "Reaction" peaked at No. 16 in 1986 and "Plaything" peaked at No. 8 in 1987. The latter two songs were produced by David Conley of Surface fame.
The Undisputed Truth also had another Top 20 hit, "Help Yourself," in 1974. [Edited 8/5/07 22:19pm] Didn't "R U Tuff Enough" from Rebbie do pretty good on the charts? I remember seeing the vidoe on BET back in the day. **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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LittleBLUECorvette said: Truth Hurst (forgot the song, Rakim was on the track)
Sunshine Anderson "Heard it All Before" Pressha "Splackavellie" [Edited 8/5/07 22:21pm] Sunshine Anderson can officially be removed from the ONE HIT category. Here recent song, "Force of Nature" (that was co-written by Beyonce) did pretty good on the Urban AC charts. Her follow-up single to "Heard It All Before" did well also (Lunch or Dinner). **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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AlexdeParis said: midnightmover said: Who did that tune "Is It Good To You" in 1992?
It was credited as Teddy Riley featuring Tammy Lucas, so no go. You-know-who is much more than a "flash in the pan" in my book, but I'm not about to derail this thread. Unless u wanna count the Heavy D version. "How would u feel if I rubbed u down Make ur head spin like a merry go round take control like "Charles In Charge" I really can't wait, let's stay in the garage but woops let me run upstairs and get the whip cream u can't have ice cream without whip cream." **--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••--**--••**--••-
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