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Best Dutch One-Hit Wonder Songs
I love the Dutch for four big reasons: Ridiculously long words: Kindercarnavalsoptochtvoorbereidingswerkzaamheden (means “preparation activities for a children’s carnival procession”) Dutch Boy paints: We used them to choose the colors on this website Wooden shoes: Nothing builds bunions quite like traditional wooden shoes Dutch one-hit wonders Today, I’m celebrating the “Best Dutch One-Hit Wonder Songs.” It’s a list you could also title, not surprisingly, the “Only Dutch One-Hit Wonder Songs.” I wish it could be a Top 6 list and I … Read entire article »
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One Hit Wonders of 1982
Looking back, it’s obvious that 1982 was a transition year as pop music tastes swung wildly from new wave fun (“Tainted Love” by Soft Cell and “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100) to novelty hits (“Take Off” by Bob and Doug McKenzie featuring Geddy Lee of Rush and “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner and Garcia”). Two classical songs (“Chariots of Fire Theme” and “Hooked on Classics”) and one big-band song (“Hooked on Swing”) also reached the top … Read entire article »
One-Hit Wonders of 1993
Ah, 1993. Grunge music was already losing its Nevermind -inspired punch as Nirvana released the abrasive In Utero, its last album of original music. By 1994 Kurt Cobain would be dead and many of grunge rock’s biggest bands would see declining fortunes. We’re still big fans of Pearl Jam’s second album, VS, that was released in 1993. The top-selling single of the year that reached #1 in 28 countries was Meatloaf’s “I’d Do Anything for Love … Read entire article »
One-Hit Wonders of 1980
The 1980s begins with Ronald Reagan taking office and Time Magazine naming him “Man of the Year.” Seems Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh have anointed Reagan “Man of All-Time.” You may disagree. But let’s focus on the music. When it comes to one-hit wonders, the 1980s are a great era full of fun, silliness and even a few bona fide classic moments. Kind of like Reagan’s tenure as president. 1980 kicks off the decade with 30 one-hit … Read entire article »
Top 3 Love Songs Called “Love Song”
Editor’s Note: These songs are not one-hit wonders. Sometimes I’m simply compelled to write oddball lists that catalog silly things like the Top 3 Love Songs Called “Love Song.” It’s Valentine’s Day and time to bring out the chocolates, candy, Hallmark cards, candles, romantic dinners, etc. It’s also time to pull out your old mix tape of play list of love songs and listen to it with your significant other. And if you’re alone, it’s time … Read entire article »
Top 5 Greatest Cadillac Songs
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Vehix.com, a great place to search and research vehicles. The Cadillac is a classic. Since its founding in 1902, it’s a car that personifies luxury, class, and in the eyes of some, nearly all the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Envy and Pride (I’ve removed Sloth since virtually all Caddies have big, powerful engines). The Cadillac has inspired more impassioned songs about its charms than any other … Read entire article »
Top 6 Greatest John Hughes Movie-Music Scenes
I’m a child of the 80s and today one of our patron saints died: director John Hughes. This is the man who gave the world seven classic teen flicks over an amazingly successful five-year run: Sixteen Candles (1984) The Breakfast Club (1985) Weird Science (1985) Pretty in Pink (1986) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) She’s Having a Baby (1988) Uncle Buck (1989) Home Alone (1990) Prior to John Hughes movies, teenagers were generally characterized as one-dimensional characters. Hughes captured all … Read entire article »
Top 8 Moon Songs
It’s a big week for the moon. July 21st marked the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. Today, July 22nd, the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century occurs in in eastern China, Nepal and India. It is expected to last about six and half minutes. Seems everyone is gazing upwards at that big, grey globe in the sky. For me, all this moon talk makes me think of moon songs. So here are … Read entire article »