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- (I NEVER PROMISED YOU A) ROSE GARDEN by Lynn Anderson (Peaked at #1 in 1971)
- 5-10-15-20 (25-30 YEARS OF LOVE) by The Presidents (Peaked at #11 in 1970)
- AFTERNOON DELIGHT by Starland Vocal Band (Peaked at #32 in 1976)
- ALL RIGHT NOW by Free (Peaked at #4 in 1970)
- “My Sharona” by The Knack
- “Seasons in The Sun” by Terry Jacks
- “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles
- “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas
- “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass
- “Dancing in The Moonlight” by King Harvest
- “The Hustle” by Van Mccoy
- “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy
- “O-o-h Child” by The Five Stairsteps
“My Sharona” was The Knack’s debut single and was an instant hit and took off as soon as it was released. The song is one of the greatest one-hit wonders of the 70s and ranked no.1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks.
“Seasons In The Sun” is an adaption of the Belgian song “Le Moribond” and is written from the perspective of a dying man bidding farewell to his loved ones. Terry Jacks’ version of the song topped numerous charts, including the US Billboard Hot 100, Canada Top Singles, UK Singles, etc.
“Play That Funky Music” is all about the dilemma the band was going through at the time trying to get out of their comfort zone of rock songs into disco. This is one of the 70s one-hit wonders songs that went on to be platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America because of its record number of copies sold.
The song addresses people’s uneasiness with newly introduced media technologies like photography, video, cinema, etc. It depicts sorrow at how people will not appreciate the past and memories now that technology makes everything so easy to capture. The song was included in Australia’s list of Top 20 One-Hit Wonders in 2006.
Douglas was inspired to write this song after walking by a group of kids shadowboxing to a song played out of a pinball machine. He thought they were acting like Kung Fu fighters, and the next thing you know, he had a eureka moment, and the song just wrote itself in his head.
Looking Glass wrote this song about a barmaid named ‘Brandy’ who’d be flirted with by many sailors, but she chose to pine for one that left her long ago. The sailor she loved was committed to the sea and couldn’t love her back. The song is one of the best one-hit wonders of the 70s and popularized the name ‘Brandy’ for a good three to four years.
The original writer of this song, Sherman Kelly, wrote it after being attacked by a gang that later killed 8 tourists. He expresses hope for a better life full of joy, peace and respect for everyone’s life. The song went on to be included in many lists of the best 70s one-hit wonders.
This list of one-hit wonders of the seventies would be incomplete without including “The Hustle” by Van McCoy. Not only was the song featured in numerous movies and shows, it even won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
“The Boys Are Back In Town” by Thin Lizzy is rumoured to be about a specific street gang. The singer warns the townspeople that the gang is back, so they should save themself before blood is spilt. The song is certified Platinum and has been featured in popular Disney Pixar movies like Toy Story and Toy Story 2.
“O-o-h Child” by The Five Stairsteps is one of the soulful songs on this list of 70s one-hit wonders. The song’s uplifting message of “things will get better” is something that resonates with people even today, making it a timeless classic.
- Black Betty. Ram Jam.
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- The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia. Vicki Lawrence.
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- 1979. Born to Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez #6 - Pop. Pop Muzik by M #7 - Pop. Ring My Bell by Anita Ward #11 - Pop. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart #13 - Pop.
- 1978. Substitute by Clout #17 - Pop. Love is in the Air by John Paul Young #24 - Pop. Emotion by Samantha Sang #29 - Pop. Baby Come Back by Player #30 - Pop.
- 1977. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood by Santa Esmeralda #8 - Pop. Whispering/Cherchez la Femme/Se Si Bon by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band #9 - Rock.
- 1976. Don't Go Breaking My Heart by Kiki Dee #15 - Rock. You've Got Me Runnin' by Gene Cotton #16 - Country. A Fifth of Beethoven by Walter Murphy #19 - Pop.
Aug 14, 2023 · The Norman Greenbaum classic, with its familiar fuzzed-out guitar sound, was a hit in 1970 and proved to be the only marquee success of his career. Still, “Spirit in the Sky” is undoubtedly...
- American Pie. 1,461 votes. More American Pie. Dig Deeper... All The Cultural References In The Song ‘American Pie,' Explained. #14 of 123 on The Greatest Songs by One-Hit Wonders.
- Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) 1,824 votes. More Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) #17 of 123 on The Greatest Songs by One-Hit Wonders. #647 of 2,068 on The Best Songs Of All Time, Ranked.
- Stuck in the Middle With You. 1,410 votes. Stealer's Wheel.
- Layla. 1,770 votes. More Layla. #44 of 123 on The Greatest Songs by One-Hit Wonders. #3 of 141 on The Best Songs with a Girl's Name in the Title. #12 of 12 on Famous Songs With Surprising Back Stories.
Dec 28, 2023 · The 70s were filled with numerous one hit wonders, some of which topped the charts worldwide. So without further ado, here are some of the best songs from the 1970s that captured lightning in a bottle. Contents. “My Sharona” by the Knacks. Song Year: 1979.
