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One Hit Wonders

The pop music landscape is littered with one hit wonders. Some have had a more lasting effect than others. 'Tubthumping' might have been a huge hit, but we're not sure we'd class it as a cultural touchstone. After all, it's no 'Cars.' Here are some of the single hits that have become unforgettable classics. According to us.

 

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Pop Muzik, M (1979): The only hit by this Brit group but it was enough to cement their place in music history. At the time it was like nothing anyone had heard before.

Spirit in the Sky, Norman Greenbaum (1969)

Kung Fu Fighting, Carl Douglas (1974) (credit: Album Art)
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Anonymous
Posted on 31/07/2010 at 12:33 AM
Okay, soooo...
Ghost
Posted on 31/07/2010 at 12:34 AM
Re:"Not Amused" You sound pissed because?
Music Lover
Posted on 31/07/2010 at 12:43 AM
Eddy Grant
Calgary Guy
Posted on 31/07/2010 at 12:45 AM
To: "not amused" : My question is.....
Taylia
Posted on 31/07/2010 at 1:11 AM
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