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Subject: One hit wonders of the 70's (done)
These are lyrics from 1970-1979 one hit wonders. Name the song and the original singer or band, not cover bands. No limit.
1.If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal. FBVP
2.In a world that used to be, close your eyes and follow me. Indy
3.Looking in the stalls, no, there aint nobody here.FBVP
4.We took the car and drove to San Jose. Crazy Don
5.Jump up and down in my blue suede shoes. FBVP
6.They were funky China men from funky Chinatown.Indy
7.Crazy music playing in the morning light. FBVP
8.When the music stopped I returned to my seat. Indy
9.But you've got some bait a waitin' and I think I might try nibbling. Marci
10.I didn't care how much they cried, no sir. Jessica
11.But still I kept on fightin', woah, loosin every step of the way.Kenny
12.She said, "I'm worryin' outta mind" PF4Eva
13.She wants to play with her toys a while.Gis
14.Dance in the street anything you like. Indy
15.Show a smile for the people she needs. FBVP
16. Time was on my side when I was running down the street
It was no bind bind bind Nobody
17.Though you say you're my friend, I'm at my wit's end.Indy
18. Rewritten by machine and new technology. FBVP
19.With you I'm not shy to show the way I feel. Jessica
20. But a woman like you baby, should never have the blues. Crazy Don
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
6. Kung Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas
17. Cruel To Be Kind-Nick Lowe
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Hi Max
# 1 In The Summertime - Mixtures (Aus) or Mungo Jerry (Most everywhere else !) - I don't know if one or the other was a cover - I thnk they were out much the same time ? Dunno though...
# 3 Smokin' In The Boy's Room - Brownsville Station
# 5 Rock On - David Essex
# 7 Magic - Pilot
# 15 Driver's Seat - Sniff 'N' The Tears
# 18 Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggles
FB :)
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
#4 is "Beach Baby" by First Class.
#20 is "I Can Help" by Billy Swan.
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Grrr Fuss beat me to 3 answers!
13. is a line from I don't like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats but they had loads of hits so it can't be them. :(
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Gis: The Boomtown Rats are considered one-hit wonders, at least in the US.
11. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
10. Fooled Around and Fell In Love -Elvin Bishop
19. Magnet and Steel -Walter Egan (my absolute favorite song!)
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Quoting:
6. Kung Fu Fighting-Carl Douglas
17. Cruel To Be Kind-Nick Lowe
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Both are correct! :D :D
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Quoting:
Hi Max
# 1 In The Summertime - Mixtures (Aus) or Mungo Jerry (Most everywhere else !) - I don't know if one or the other was a cover - I thnk they were out much the same time ? Dunno though...
# 3 Smokin' In The Boy's Room - Brownsville Station
# 5 Rock On - David Essex
# 7 Magic - Pilot
# 15 Driver's Seat - Sniff 'N' The Tears
# 18 Video Killed The Radio Star - Buggles
FB :)End Quote
Smokin'! All correct!!http://www3.telus.net/public/lvhunker/h_trivia.gif
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Quoting:
#4 is "Beach Baby" by First Class.
#20 is "I Can Help" by Billy Swan.
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2 for 2 Crazy Don! ;D
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's
Quoting:
Grrr Fuss beat me to 3 answers!
13. is a line from I don't like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats but they had loads of hits so it can't be them. :(
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Thanks Kenny. I hate to say it but it's the only song by The Boomtown Rats that I know.
Quoting:
Gis: The Boomtown Rats are considered one-hit wonders, at least in the US.
11. Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
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Quoting:
10. Fooled Around and Fell In Love -Elvin Bishop
19. Magnet and Steel -Walter Egan (my absolute favorite song!)
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All correct!! ;D ;D ;D
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
#9 is "Afternoon Delight" by The Starland Vocal Band ;)
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
2. Playground In My Mind-Clint Holmes
8. Disco Duck-Rick Dees and His Band of Idiots
14. Pop Musik-M
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
Quoting:
2. Playground In My Mind-Clint Holmes
8. Disco Duck-Rick Dees and His Band of Idiots
14. Pop Musik-M
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WoooHooo!!!! http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies/agree.gif ;D
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
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#9 is "Afternoon Delight" by The Starland Vocal Band ;)
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Correct! ;D
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
12. Jam Ram "Black Betty"
Yabba-Dabba-Doo to do too, dudes! :P
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
Quoting:
12. Jam Ram "Black Betty"
Yabba-Dabba-Doo to do too, dudes! :P
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Correct ;D
Sorry it to so long to reply, just got home from work.
Subject: Re: One hit wonders of the 70's (hints)
For those who want to know ;
Born to be alive - Patrick Hernandez