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#TuneTuesday #OneHitWonder

This is possibly the most unlikely one hit wonder to top the charts - an eight minute minimalist piece from New York performance artist Laurie Anderson who was reportedly taken by surprise by the unexpected success of this single and went on to sign an eight album deal afterwards.

O Superman by Laurie Anderson (song.link/gb/i/255970917)

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I don't really believe in "One Hit Wonder" because it directly correlate to mainstream commercial success and not the quality of the song.

Most of the band I listen to are No Hit Wonders at all.

Yet, there are some groups that are known only for one of their song. Most people trying the "Name Three Songs" game on them are stuck at one.

BiS is amongst them.
And this particular one hit wonder needs to be listened to every day, so here it is again:

youtube.com/watch?v=F5C8xFyLS1

Enjoy!

#OneHitWonder is the theme for today's #TuneTuesday

Why were one hit wonders so much more prevalent in the 80s and 90s, or have I just been hiding my head under a rock?

I’m posting this out of nostalgia, not because it was a great song. Looking back, wondering how this song got so popular. Zero points for song name originality.

Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm

song.link/us/i/280946628

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#onehitwonder #tunetuesday

Way too many choices.

"Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" is a 1972 song by American pop rock band Looking Glass. It's the bit of bluesy voice and story that gets me singing along every time I hear this song.

youtu.be/DVx8L7a3MuE

And an iconic one hit wonder in the US, Rappers Delight by Sugar Hill Gang.
youtu.be/MyMta4RIrlg?si=eV5QDq