Bob_in_OKC
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The OP wasn't asking about one-hit wonders. It's a question about artists who have only one song that you like.
Bands With One Good Song
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The OP wasn't asking about one-hit wonders. It's a question about artists who have only one song that you like.
ducati_EL34
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Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne I like this song but the rest of their stuff does nothing for, just bland sounding songs.
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Dr. Feel Good by Motley Crue
Nope! Hated that song from the 1st note. I agree about Home Sweet Home. Talk about over played! :sigh:
No Doubt's cover of the Talk Talk song "It's My Life"
mousepotato
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He (along with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and, of course, George Harrison, as well as one other individual [the percussionist, I think, with ELO?] whose name I can't recall), provided vocals on The Traveling Willbury's hit (can't remember the name of that either - damn, I'm getting old), so he had at least two hits. As I recall, he died, though, before the song was released. Or maybe before the next album was recorded?
Interesting story how the song (and group) came about. George Harrison was tasked with recording a B side to some (forgettable) single, and asked a few of his friends who were at the house to give him a hand. (With friends like that, I, too, could've been a rock star.) Anyway, when the recording company guy heard it, he asked, "Forget about your single. Any more where that came from?" (Or words to that effect.)
I always thought George Harrison's compositions the best and most lyrical of the four.
mousepotato
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Loverboy had another song, I think, that just rocked. Yeah. Just looked it up: "Turn Me Loose."
mousepotato
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How 'bout Rick Ashley? Maybe I have ass for taste, but I like that song ... and, it's an interesting story how it came about. Kudos to him. Anyone ever see another example of that kinda voice emanating from that kinda person?
mousepotato
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There are three or four songs on that Art Garfunkel album that are just exceptional. Can't recall the names (and, no, not the duet with James Taylor), but one mentioned "Disney girls." The others I have to thing about, (Gee, mistermousepotato, why don't you just go take a look at the album?)
A few other contenders: White Wedding by Billy Idol, Chris DeBurg's Lady in Red, Chris Isaak's (what was the name of that song? something Time?), Brian Adam's Run to you, Stuck on You by ??, Jon Secada's hit (wow, talk about vague) ... I'll bet I could add another dozen or two.
The opposite of this, too, would be an interesting exercise: I nominate James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Mark Knopfler, and Hans Zimmer, for starters.
mousepotato
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Blood and Roses was the only song on that album I could tolerate, and I liked it, too. Still do. Be interested to know the names of one or two of their other offerings that might be as pleasing.
ducati_EL34
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Billy idol had least one other good song and one of the best ever music videos along with it, Cradle of Love.
Plymouth Gin, motorcycles, coffee, and a M1911A1.
"A Girl..." is the only song I like by them, but if you like other songs by them, enjoy! :yes:
jetblack
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Thunderclap Newman ~ Something in the Air
BTW, that's Pete Townshend on bass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE
BTW, that's Pete Townshend on bass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE
:yes: And running the tape recorders.
Luthierman
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Whiter shade of pale - Procol Harum
mousepotato
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It Don't Come Easy - Ringo Starr
There's No Way Out Of Here - David Gilmour
More Than This - Roxy Music
Closing Time - Semisonic
There's No Way Out Of Here - David Gilmour
More Than This - Roxy Music
Closing Time - Semisonic