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The one hit wonders of the world
Updated: 1 decade 5 years 2 months 1 week ago
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Remember that one song that was popular one summer and then disappeared? Look no further, they are all here!
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THROW A KARAEOKE PARTY OF YOUR OWN! The McCoys sing "Hang On Sloopy" with a surprisingly underdressed Sloopy. A definite classic.
posted by bleedingsnowman![Ranked #254 - 3277 votes - 134 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00100.png)
One more for my one hit wonder playlist! :)
posted by maatc![Ranked #27 - 31111 votes - 920 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00500.png)
Swedish dentist turned hip-hop prophet. Dr. Alban had a string of infectious hits that roamed scandinavia in the early 90s.. at least i think it was in the early 90s :) very stylished dancing, maybe... continue reading
posted by lavoll![Ranked #120 - 8219 votes - 345 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00250.png)
This is from the Old Grey Whistle Test. Some here will remember that far back. It's from 1975. Check out that big ol' flag. Wonder if they could get away with that today?
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Let me sail, let me sail, let the Orinoco flow, Let me reach, let me beach on the shores of Tripoli. Let me sail, let me sail, let me crash upon your shore, Let me reach, let me beach far beyond the Yellow Sea. ... continue reading
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"Free Your Mind" was released due to the 1992 race-related riots that took place in Los Angeles, California from 29 April to 4 May 1992 following the acquittal of the police offices who had beaten Rodney... continue reading
posted by smibbo![Ranked #340 - 2050 votes - 91 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00050.png)
lovely samantha in this great 80's track :)
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How has this video NOT been sifted yet? This song reminds me of my high school days, i.e., everything these kids were I wasn't. My mom never even said I was a catch.
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You said it Right Said Fred. Things you are too damn sexy for: His love ("love's going to leave me") His shirt ("so sexy it hurts") Milan, New York, and Japan Your party ("No way I'm disco dancing.") ... continue reading
posted by bizinichi![Ranked #301 - 2548 votes - 58 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/00050.png)
Such a catchy tune, from way back in the old days...
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Arrested Development is an American progressive hip hop group, founded by Speech and Headliner as a positive, Afrocentric alternative to the gangsta rap popular in the early 1990s. It took the group three... continue reading
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wikiknowledge: Ace of Base is a dance-pop band from Gothenburg, Sweden. They released their debut album in 1992 and their worldwide album sales exceed 32 million. Their first album, also called The... continue reading
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Suzanne Vega's song lyrics in "Luka" come from the viewpoint of abused little boy. The album is "Solitude Standing," which was released in 1987. It's my favorite song of hers, and I hope you'll enjoy!
posted by Issykitty![Ranked #22 - 35617 votes - 1506 star points](https://videosift.com/cdm/stars/01000.png)
Inspired by my "Reality Bites" post. I remember having this song stuck in my head for years!
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