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December 01, 2024

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The Goldcoast Singers: Plastic Jesus (1962)

February 23, 2021

The origin stories of Plastic Jesus™ are murky - full of myth and legend. He was the brain-child of Ed Rush and George Cromarty in 1957. But Rush has given two accounts of the conception of Plastic Jesus.™ According to one story, the song was inspired by a radio program in Del Rio, Texas, in the mid-1950s. The program was run by a dentist and religious fanatic who " sold the most outrageous stuff imaginable, all with magical healing properties. " One particular broadcast contained the line " ...leaning on the arms of Jesus, wrapped in the bosom of the Lord... "

Tumbleweed Connection: Rolling Stones #458 of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2012)

September 22, 2021

Tumbleweed Connection Studio album: Elton John Released: October 30, 1970 Recorded: March 1970 Genre: Roots rock, country rock Tumbleweed Connection is Elton John 's third studio album. His attempt at American country and western themes reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and 5 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It was certified platinum in the US in August 1998. In 2012, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Tumbleweed Connection number 458 among the 500 greatest albums.

Billy Idol: Generation X (1976-1981)

February 09, 2021

Generation X: Also known as Gen X Origin: Chelsea, London, United Kingdom Genres: Punk rock, pop punk, new wave Years active: 1976–1981 Label: Chrysalis Original members: Billy Idol Tony James, John Towe, Bob Andrews, Mark Laff Generation X was part of the first wave of U.K. punk rockers. They were one of the first punk bands to appear on the British TV music program Top of the Pops. Their song, "Wild Youth," was ranked number 20 in Mojo's list of the best punk rock singles ever.

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February 15, 2022

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One Hit Wonder: Smokie (1976)

May 10, 2024

Living Next Door to Alice Single: Smokie Album: Midnight Café Released: August 12, 1976 Genre: Soft rock, pop rock Songwriters: Nicky Chinn, Mike Chapman Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman wrote "Living Next Door to Alice." The Australian pop band New World released a version in 1972 that reached number 35 on the Australian chart. It later became a worldwide hit for British band Smokie , fronted by Chris Norman . It reached the Top 40 in the US. The band never had that success there again, making them an American one-hit wonder.

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July 01, 2024

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Diana Ross & the Supremes: Two of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll

April 25, 2024

Diana Ross & the Supremes Origin: Detroit, Michigan, US. Genres: R&B, soul, pop, doo-wop, disco The original members of The Supremes - Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Betty McGlown - were Motown's most commercially successful act, scoring 12 number-one singles on the American music chart. Billboard ranked the Supremes number 17 on the Hot 100 Artists of All Time. Two of their hits - "Stop! In the Name of Love" and "You Can't Hurry Love" - are among the Rock and Roll of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock & Roll .

One Hit Wonder: A-ha (1985)

June 05, 2021

Take On Me Single by: A-ha From the album: Hunting High and Low First release: October 19, 1984 Genre: Synth-pop, new wave Songwriters: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pål Waaktaar Rolling Stone magazine published the results of their reader's poll for the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of All Time in May 2011. " Take On Me " by a-ha took the top spot. It ranks 8 on VH1's list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.

Carl Douglas: One Hit Wonder (1974)

June 14, 2024

Kung Fu Fighting Single: Carl Douglas Album: Kung Fu Fighting and Other Great Love Songs B-side: Gamblin' Man Released: 1974 Genre: Disco Songwriters: Carl Douglas "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas reached the top of the British, Australian, Canadian, and American charts in 1974. It's one of the all-time best-selling singles. The track ranked number 1 on the UK Channel 4's Top 10 One Hit Wonders list in 2000 and the same channel's 50 Greatest One Hit Wonders poll in 2006. VH1 ranked it 100 of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders .