Centerfold was THE. FIRST. VIDEO. I EVER saw in my life! I remember being TOTALLY blown away by it! I must've been like 12 or something when it came out. Then, just a few years ago, I had my kids in the car from school pickup and trying to turn down the alley to our parking lot, but had to wait for a van unloading gear into the small music venue a couple doors down from our place. A fairly common occurance, a little incobvenient, but we were used to it. When we got inside, I googled the venue to see who was playing that night, and it was PETER WOLF!!! 🤩🤯🥁
@@mamatay7 you and Stephanie Tipton have made my day. My very best friend from junior high school LOVED J. Geils Band I heard them every day for years!!! My best friend was murdered and the killer has never been caught it’s been 35 years. On a happy note… I have seen them in concert they were fun!! I have met Peter Wolf several times …. He had a vacation/weekend home where I live & he was here quite often. He would frequent the store I was working for at the time…he was very stand offish at first but much better 2nd time in & by 3rd trip in I finally said “is is ok for me to tell you I know who you are Mr. Wolf?” He started laughing and said 🤫 So thank you both for the J. Geils flashback great memories of amazing childhood 🎶🎸🥁🎤🎹💥🎼
I heard one guy’s reaction video say that he can’t believe how many artists are out there. There must be millions of songs out there!! He only listened to hip hop and R&B and never knew anything else but those genres. He was truly amazed
Crowded House - 'Better be home soon' great song, I played it today coincidentally. Also "Don't dream it's over". Neil Finn is an incredibly talented Kiwi singer/songwriter (as is his brother Tim)! 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 th-cam.com/video/AQOlwMKpmvQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/J9gKyRmic20/w-d-xo.html
There's a sound called "gated reverb" that Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins accidentally came across when they were recording one of Gabriel's solo albums in the early 80s. It's a method of recording that gives the drums a slight distant reverb effect. Prince heard it, and insisted on using it on all his early 80s songs. Pretty soon nearly every music producers just used it as a standard for any rock or pop songs they recorded. But, in the early to mid 90s, people just stopped recording drums with gated reverb. I pops up here and there, and there was a resurgence of using it on some recent hits by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Rihanna. I think that signature 80s sound you're talking about is rooted in that weird drum reverb that all those folks were using back then. Here is a great video on the phenomena th-cam.com/video/Bxz6jShW-3E/w-d-xo.html.
Cutting Crew also has another good one called I’ve Been In Love Before. People have said that Tears For Fears was a good group with 80s anthems, but check out Crowded House: Don’t Dream It’s Over and Something So Strong.
The 80's were full of one hit wonders more than any other decade in the history of civilization combined. You barely just scratched the surface with all the 80's music you've reacted to.
Katrina and the Waves, the Dream Academy, Mr. Mister had a couple of hits, so they don't fit here.....Yep. There were some one-hit wonders. Rick Springfield, anyone? And the dude who did "Rock Me Amadeus"?
@@laurabrevitz3944 Dom Komissar was a hit(primarily due to the English cover), and Vienna Calling was a top 20 hit. After The Fire covered Dom Komissar, which is a top 5 hit for them and Falco.
@@laurabrevitz3944 Rick Springfield... "Jessie Girl" went to #1, "Don't Talk to Strangers" to #2 "Love Somebody" to #5 He had about 17 Singles that broke the US Top 40 charts, so hardly a 1 hit wonder
Tears for Fears song " Everybody wants to Rule the World" was one of the anthem songs of the 80s. You will love it. Great reaction and song today as well. Was a big 80s hit. The buses would blast it on the way home,Durban style!
@@sherryjohnson2152 "Woman in Chains", "Head over Heels", etc Depeche Mode stuff.. Climie Fischer.. "Love Changes Everything", "Rise to the Occasion" Gosh there was a lot of awesome stuff.
@Relevant Brother, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was so iconic that Dennis Miller made it the theme song for his HBO comedy show... Tears For Fears were part and parcel of the 80's second British invasion and caught my attention right off the bat. "Mad World" had something that caught the ear, then "Shout" and "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" they cemented their sound, and their place with American fans. I liked them at least as well as any of the British bands ((which is a lot!) and then later they came out with "Sowing The Seeds Of Love" which I have in my playlist right next to The Beatles "All You Need Is Love".. It's a great song, whatever the stupid critics ha to say at the time.. Great suggestion! S.W.
Y'all will LOVE LOVE LOVE "Come on feel the Noise" by Quiet Riot. They were the 1ST 80s Hair Metal band to go #1 on the Billboard top 100 charts. Fun song and one of THE BEST guitar solo of All time. Not kidding!
Oh my goodness, yes! I was listening to random music and Seasons in the Sun came on and I almost cried. I flashed back to being a kid and it was playing while my mom was chatting with her girlfriend. Your brain has muscle memory when it comes to music. I also suggest Randy VanWarmer Just When I Needed You Most (for Amber)
@@jackwells8107 I haven't heard that one, my first thought was I hope they credited Ralph McTell & Streets of London!. Wikipedia says they both have patterns found in Pachelbel's Canon.
You are right about the 80’s. I never thought about it while growing up. I only began to appreciate this after watching these reactions. Now I feel totally blessed to have been a part of that era. I was in my 20’s! We just took it for granted at the time.
This song was Cutting Crew's debut hit. This song went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1987. By the way, this group is not a one-hit wonder act. They had two other songs that hit the Billboard Top 40 in the same year. One for the Mockingbird was their second Top 40 hit. It only peaked at #36. But their third and last Top 40 cracked the Top 10 in the fall of 1987. It called I Been in Love Before. It peaked at #9. You guys should react to that song as well.
If you love 80s as much as I do then I request you listen to: Bonnie Tyler "holding out for a hero" and Pat Benatar "Invincible" for Female Friday. They are the perfect, quintessential 80s female empowerment ballads. Plus they are the lead songs to 2 incredible movies.
It's an 80's song that never made it into an 80's movie. The 80's movies that featured the Brat Pack really give an insight into 80's music:. Breakfast Club, St Elmo's Fire, etc
This was written by Cutting Crew English pop rock band lead singer Nick Van Eede, who was inspired by a real relationship. Says Nick: "Yes, I cannot tell a lie. It's a song written about my girlfriend (who is actually the mother of my daughter). We got back together for one night after a year apart and I guess there were some fireworks but all the time tinged with a feeling of 'should I really be doing this?' Hence the lyric, 'I should have walked away.' 1986.
"I just died in your arms" was apparently a phrase that the writer of the song used as a euphemism for achieving orgasm. He derived it from the French phrase "le petit mort", which is what the French say for that same achievement.
I was a freshman in high school when this song came out & went to #1. I remember a girl in my English class telling the teacher about it & reciting some of the lyrics. I hadn't heard it yet, but that changed drastically when it got heavy airplay. The song isn't supposed to fade out. It has an ending with the keyboard chord hits that you heard a few times in the song. They also had a hit with "I've Been In Love Before." It's more mellow, and very cool!
@Ibird That just made me think of 'The Night Chicago Died' by Paper Lace...which came out at about the same time... the song was also such a hit but hasn't crossed my mind in years, going to have to play it now 👍
Carl Douglas was massive, but not in uk. He was a major league talent who did Kung Fu Fighting for fun because of the Bruce Lee craze and the popularity of so called chop Socky movies.
80s one hit or two hit list is long because of the second British Invasion and German performers. Here are but a few one hitters . Melt with You- Modern English Pop Muzik- M I Want Candy-Bow Wow One Thing Leads to Another- The Fix Der Komissar-Falco Somebody’s Watching Me -Rockwell 99 Luft Balloons- Nena Safety Dance- Men without Hats And if you are looking for truly unusual Din Da Da -George Krantz (breakdance DJ hit) Da Da Da -Trios (a truly simple piece of ear candy) and so many more
This track is SO 80s. The 80s are so influential that there is now a current genre dedicated to emulating the sound - "Synthwave". Check out some music from current Synthwave artists like 'The Midnight', 'Timecop1983', and 'FM-84' and you'll hear songs that sound like they came from a John Hughes movie that never got made.
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves is a good one-hit wonder from the 80s. I Can't Wait by Nu Shooz is another one. There were many great one-hit wonders in the 80s.
Nu Shooz actually had another hit called Point Of No Return, which is a top 40 hit. There are many acts with a few hits but are considered one-hit wonders because of one memorable song.
@@jermalcromartiepresents5728 more to the fact that they only have that one memorable Billboard charting song. Many "one hit wonders" are huge successes internationally, but just couldn't break through in the U.S. market.
The 80’s had, and still has the very best music EVER!! Great bands with fantastic frontmen! I can’t see any other decade measuring up! Unlimited Awesome Bands that can’t even all be mentioned!! I’ll listen to this music all the way thru my funeral!!!
Great song from 1986, released to America in 1987. There were so many great songs back then, this one was always memorable to me. It hit #1 in America, Poland, Norway, Finland, and Canada. Still listening in 2021.
If y'all wanna hear another awesome song in this kind of 80's pop-rock/ballads, check out. "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx, just might give you both goosebumps.
There's a sense of melancholy, of longing, in so much 80s music that makes it instantly recognizable as from the 80s. (I say that as an ancient Goth born in the 60s.) This is definitely one of those songs.
I was a teenager when this song came out, reminds me of my first love & break up. Just one of my favorite songs to listen to that makes me very happy & very sad at the same time!
I've always loved this song. Never really heard anything else from the group, but I was always impressed by this track. Top-notch production, great songwriting both lyrically and musically. Very much ahead of its time.
@@petrikinnunen9397 they weren’t a one hit wonder. They didn’t have many hits but more than one 😂. This song went number 1 and I’ve been in love before went number 9. They had another go top 40.
God bless the 80's!! I consider myself a fortunate son (CCR) to be a teen during this decade and able to listened to so much of this on the radio and on MTV. And I'm so glad to see both of you discovering and loving these same songs and videos!! And speaking of "one hit wonders", the 80's was full of them. Maybe you can do a "One Hit Wonder Wednesday"? Some 1HWs...Kajagoogoo “Too Shy”...Nena “99 Luft Balloons”...Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock “It Takes Two”...Neneh Cherry “Buffalo Stance”.
Great vocals, classic 80s. Sadly, they kind of fizzled out after their first album, but not before having a couple more hits - "One For the Mockingbird" and "I've Been In Love Before". The lead singer's name is Nick Van Eede. My recommendations for 80s one hit wonders are "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats, "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora, "Perfect Way" by Scritti Politti, and "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco. Anyone agree?
"Rock me Amadeus" was a great one-hit wonder. I liked the really obscure ones like "Walk the Dinosaur" by Was Not Was and even "Star Trekkin'" by The Firm "One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head too.
I was born in 61, so I’m stuck in the 70s when it comes to music. I remember being in the clubs in my early 20s dancing to this song. It was one of my favorite songs of the 80s.
Here's a great one-hit wonder of the 80's: "At This Moment" by Billy Vera & The Beaters. It was made popular from its airplay on the TV show "Family Ties." That show literally made it a hit, and it went to #1. I don't think it would've even charted if it wasn't for that show.
The Stray Cats are a unique band even for 1981..think they would be classified a rockabilly. "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut" were big for them...
Officially Cutting Crew had two top 10 hits from their debut album "Broadcast" with "I Just Died In Your Arms" being a number 1 hit and "I've Been In Love Before" making it to number 9 so technically they are not a one hit wonder group, but they never had any of their songs since chart at all. They are a British band and are still recording music, but the lead guitarist from this video died in 2002 and they broke up for a while until they replaced him.
You’ve got to do Fine Young Cannibals, “She Drives Me Crazy”! Still the greatest 80s song ever! Amber will swoon! The lead singer was an actor for a short time! He had such an unusual look, he was once listed as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world! Roland Gift. And such an unusual voice too! Their name came from an early 60s movie with Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood about rich young idle people with nothing to do!
Oh yeah, Fine Young Cannibals are amazing. I did not know about the most beautiful thing, but I always thought he was such an unusual and attractive person.
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is the debut single by the English pop rock band Cutting Crew, from their debut studio album, Broadcast (1986). It was first released on 25 July 1986 in the United Kingdom, and then released to the United States on 1 January 1987. The song was written by frontman Nick Van Eede, produced by Terry Brown, John Jansen and the band, and mixed at Utopia Studios in London by Tim Palmer. The power ballad[1] is the band's biggest hit, peaking at number one in the United States, Canada, Norway, and Finland, and reaching the top five in the UK, South Africa, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Another song with a similar vibe is Promises, Promises by Naked Eyes. I liked it during the 80s, but it's become one of my favorites in the past few years.
So many songs have great vocals and musicians. What it boils down to is if you like the song. I can't think of ONE group's songs of which I like ALL of them TRULY. These "one hit wonders" encapsulate the history of music.
this is one of my fave songs of the 80s, as well as Boys of Summer (Don Henley), Broken Wings (Mr Mister), Life is What you Make it (Talk Talk), Night Games (Graham Bonnet) and True (Spandau Ballet)....just all amazing songs that you need to check out!
The 80s were the best! It was kind of a stew of pop/rock/punk/groove/soul. Can’t go wrong with the 80s. There is something for everyone! “ROCK THE CASBAH” by The Clash!
Cutting Crew was technically a two-hit wonder, but this song was by far the biggest one for them. Other one-hit wonders to consider: The Sherbs: We Ride Tonight Martin Briley: You Ain't Worth The Salt In My Tears Marilyn Martin: Night Moves Moving Pictures: What About Me? Russ Ballard: Voices Nena: 99 Red Balloons Helmet: Unsung Chilliwack: My Girl John Hall Band: Crazy (Keep On Falling) Modern English: I Melt With You Dexy's Midnight Runners: Come On Eileen Walking in Memphis: Marc Cohn Farrenheit: Fool in Love I could continue...the list in endless! God bless!! Greg
True but then again the 1 hit wonder refers to a band or singer only having 1 HIT, they all have other songs, may have been around awhile even but only had 1 song hit the charts, I think doing a 1 hit wonder reactions will open up the door to the die hards getting twisted about their group being put into that category but it would be a lot of fun...
I will add that those other songs from an artist might also be a top 40 hit, but only the most prominent hit is the one everyone remembers. So, for example, Vanilla Ice's first single is a top 5 hit song, then he released Ice Ice Baby, but we only remember the second single.
Luba..Everytime I see your picture sung w such soul...she wrote it about her dad...beautiful song...such heart in it! I haven't found a response on it yet...you won't forget it
Some other great one hit wonders are the 80's "Voices Carry" by 'Til Tuesday/Aimee Mann, the 90's "You Get What You Give" by The New Radicals, and also check out the New Zealand group Crowded House, which technically had 2 hits - "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
I agreed with your recommendation for Crowded House but disagree with your comment about only having 2 hits. That may be true for the US, but they have had multiple hits in New Zealand, Australia and other countries around the globe.
I see some lists below for other 80s one hit wonders, but have yet to see Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz. Unique sound, unique beat, unique video. It is one of those you'll either love...or scratch your heads wondering why anyone would listen to it. Give it a shot!!
All awesome songs 🙌 I'm often been tempted to request a reaction to Japan but part of me thinks where the other 2 you mentioned are radio friendly, Japan's just that little bit obscure. I'd hate to see a Japan reaction fall flat. In my experience you either get Japan or you don't. RIP Mick Karn
I love this song. I remember being like maybe 8-9 years old (I'm 37 so this a while back, lol), I was on a plane and I was singing this song out loud and my mom was trying to get me to be quite. I still sing random songs out loud in random places. I used to sing "You're the One That I Want" from Grease at work... it was a call center.
My teenage years were in the 80's and this is one of my most favorite songs. When you are looking for one hit wonders this is one. Its a Dutch band and they had more songs but only 1 hit, this one. It also was their downfall because they couldnt do it again and the band fell apart. City to City - The Road Ahead, the year 1999.
I have looked at this song as a near-perfect example of pop songcraft. Great production, arrangement and melodicism. Catchy chorus, two solid solos, smooth vocal performance and great ending. It also has great pacing and song length. No part of it wears out its welcome and every part fits the song extremely well.
Y'all have got to listen to the new remake of Reba's big hit "Does He Love You?" with Dolly Parton. This song was huge in the 90s for Reba, but this time she just redid it with Dolly, who she has actually never sang on a record with, and they both still sound amazing with Reba now being 66 and Dolly being 75.
Love your reactions. I was born in the fifties and our generation was witness to so many different styles of music and artists. You have reacted to so many great songs that I have forgotten. Such fun. Thank you!
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One hit wonders, Marmalade "Reflections of my Life." It came out in 1969 and although the band was around for some time, this was their one big hit song.
Wanna understand the 80's sound? Most all studios that recorded songs back then used a dytronics tri-chorus rack effect... it's heard in most of the songs recorded in the 80's....instantly recognizable...it's really simple as that.
If you want to hear something different from the 80s, I’d recommend The Smiths. “There’s a Light That Never Goes Out”, “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” (this was in Never Been Kissed, as well), “This Charming Man”, “Bigmouth Strikes Again”, “Frankly, Mr. Shankly”, and so many more.
Yes! One of the BEST bands of the 80’s and the decade or ever. Morrissey’s lyrics were amazing and his voice is so unique plus their sound made a perfect combination
Be wary when looking for lists of one-hit wonders, some are compiled by people who weren't even alive in the 80s, and many include songs by bands that legitimately had other hits. "Take On Me" is remembered as one of the biggest hits of the 80s, if not the biggest, and because it overshadowed everything else it sometimes ends up on those lists; but a-ha had two other legit hit singles ("Hunting High and Low" and "The Sun Always Shines on TV"), and even did the song for a James Bond movie. Tears for Fears is sometimes on those lists, and there are three different songs that end up on those lists, depending on which one the list maker remembers most, and besides those big three ("Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Shout", and "Head Over Heels"), they also had phenomenal hit singles from the previous album ("Change", "Mad World", and "Pale Shelter", all of which would make for great reactions). Anyway, having said that, if you're still reading, here are a few legit one-hit wonders you might enjoy: "Shattered Dreams" by Johnny Hates Jazz "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow "Cars" by Gary Numan "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Weat Shades" by Timbuk3 "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling That last one is interesting. Lyrically, it's a sequel to "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, but musically it's completely unrelated.
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing this band live along with Go West, Wang Chung, Flock of Seaguls and our own home grown Phesudo Echo in 2019 1 month before lockdown hit. I must say that this band along with many I've seen still sound as good as they did 35 years ago. Long live the 80s ❤
A few one hit wonders to check out: Timbuk 3 - The Future’s So Bright When In Rome - The Promise Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now Romeo Void - Never Say Never
Thompson Twins had 7 US hits in the '80s from 1982-1989. Lies(1982), Hold Me Now(1983), Doctor, Doctor(1983 same album as Hold Me Now), Lay Your Hands On Me Remix(85), King For Day(85), Long Goodbye(87), and Sugar Daddy(89) were the hits. All were either Top 5, Top 10, or Top 40 hits in 7 years.
@@PaHeadhunter Also, as a possibility that people may know these songs, so we can't really go by people's memories as you are basically discrediting the artist's success by doing so. Basically, by your logic, because I only remember one song, this artist is a one-hit-wonder. At the same time, Billboards archives say otherwise. Realistically, whether you remember the songs or not is irrelevant, so is your love for the music and/or band. It's whether these artists are true one-hit wonders by definition.
@@PaHeadhunter that is probably bc some people only listen to the radio while others who really like a band’s songs will get the cassette/cd/record. I think I had the cassette bc I remember most of those songs. It’s like someone saying they love Led Zeppelin but have only heard Stairway to Heaven bc that’s the only one that played on the radio
We called this top 40 music. Every Sunday there was a top 40 countdown on the radio. We listened to it on the way to and from church every Sunday. ☺️ “Died in your arms” is a reference to the end of an act of physical love between two lovers. Cutting Crew had more than 1 hit song. I still have the LP. 😏 The lead singer’s voice was so soulful and had just the right amount of raspiness to it. He also had a bitchin’ hair cut. 😁
One of my top 10 all-time favorite tunes! And, as the one-hit wonders that they were, I couldn't tell you another song by them if you paid me. But you 2 reacted exactly the way I feel every time I hear it. Thanx 4 That!
For some good 80s falsetto, you need to listen to Fine Young Canibals- She Drives me Crazy
FYC is good. Or Slaughter's 'Fly to the Angels'
Definitely. I heard that song yesterday and still have it in my head
Omg, YES!!!
Good thing
Great choice 😻
If you're into 80's pop rock, may I suggest Mr. Mister "Kyrie Eleison" or "Broken Wings". Both are so catchy
Kyrie is one of my all time fave songs!
Broken Wings!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Awesome choices and I know once they figure out what Kyrie Eleison means they would love it more 💗🕊️
Excellent suggestion!
Or go with Mr. Mister “The Tube.” It’s a really fun deeper cut.
Also do J. Giles Band- Centerfold. Great iconic 80s song!
And Freeze frame
Centerfold was THE. FIRST. VIDEO. I EVER saw in my life! I remember being TOTALLY blown away by it! I must've been like 12 or something when it came out. Then, just a few years ago, I had my kids in the car from school pickup and trying to turn down the alley to our parking lot, but had to wait for a van unloading gear into the small music venue a couple doors down from our place. A fairly common occurance, a little incobvenient, but we were used to it. When we got inside, I googled the venue to see who was playing that night, and it was PETER WOLF!!! 🤩🤯🥁
@@mamatay7 you and Stephanie Tipton have made my day. My very best friend from junior high school LOVED J. Geils Band I heard them every day for years!!! My best friend was murdered and the killer has never been caught it’s been 35 years. On a happy note… I have seen them in concert they were fun!! I have met Peter Wolf several times …. He had a vacation/weekend home where I live & he was here quite often. He would frequent the store I was working for at the time…he was very stand offish at first but much better 2nd time in & by 3rd trip in I finally said “is is ok for me to tell you I know who you are Mr. Wolf?” He started laughing and said 🤫 So thank you both for the J. Geils flashback great memories of amazing childhood 🎶🎸🥁🎤🎹💥🎼
J Geil's was definitely not a one hit wonder band. First group I saw in concert at 16 in the mid-70's
J. Geils Centerfold did NOT leave my tape deck for a solid month when it first released.
For as many songs as you have done, you have only, microscopically, scratched the musical surface.
It is truly an enjoyment watching you two.
I heard one guy’s reaction video say that he can’t believe how many artists are out there. There must be millions of songs out there!! He only listened to hip hop and R&B and never knew anything else but those genres. He was truly amazed
-#cheers-- !-
Their reactions are delightful!
I love it when you guys do the 80s. Takes me back to high school.
Agree!!
Class of '89 (Sydney Australia)
Oh yes the best time to be alive class of 86 rocks 💗
Yes me 2. Graduated in 89
Good ole 80's...Howard Jones and Crowded House with a splash of Spandau Ballet! Level 42 and Simple Minds were huge then too.
HoJo "Things Can Only Get Better"
Crowded House - 'Better be home soon' great song, I played it today coincidentally.
Also "Don't dream it's over". Neil Finn is an incredibly talented Kiwi singer/songwriter (as is his brother Tim)! 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵
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Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Climie Fischer, Pet Shop Boys.
Hats off to you, all amazing artists.
There's a sound called "gated reverb" that Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins accidentally came across when they were recording one of Gabriel's solo albums in the early 80s. It's a method of recording that gives the drums a slight distant reverb effect. Prince heard it, and insisted on using it on all his early 80s songs. Pretty soon nearly every music producers just used it as a standard for any rock or pop songs they recorded. But, in the early to mid 90s, people just stopped recording drums with gated reverb. I pops up here and there, and there was a resurgence of using it on some recent hits by Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Rihanna. I think that signature 80s sound you're talking about is rooted in that weird drum reverb that all those folks were using back then. Here is a great video on the phenomena th-cam.com/video/Bxz6jShW-3E/w-d-xo.html.
I always considered "gated reverb" sound beats to something like Doctor Doctor by The Thompson Twins. More of a Linn drum machine sound
Thank you so much for this information. That really is it.
Damn I was just thinking when they said the 80's sound I have to mention gated reverb. Didn't realize anyone else would say the same thing.
Great post Tony!
What cool info. Thanks.
Cutting Crew also has another good one called I’ve Been In Love Before. People have said that Tears For Fears was a good group with 80s anthems, but check out Crowded House: Don’t Dream It’s Over and Something So Strong.
You know I am not a people person but you guys seriously make me feel like we are best buds. Y'all just bring a smile to my face. Thanks.
@Marty B, you have said everything☺ I agree!!!
Thanks!
S.W.
Awwwe so sweet...I agree
Awww, now that makes *me* smile.
I feel exactly the same! They are so sweet and friendly, and their reactions are often just delightful. I love and appreciate them too!
The 80's were full of one hit wonders more than any other decade in the history of civilization combined. You barely just scratched the surface with all the 80's music you've reacted to.
Katrina and the Waves, the Dream Academy, Mr. Mister had a couple of hits, so they don't fit here.....Yep. There were some one-hit wonders. Rick Springfield, anyone? And the dude who did "Rock Me Amadeus"?
@@laurabrevitz3944 Falco was not a one hit wonder.
@@laurabrevitz3944 Dom Komissar was a hit(primarily due to the English cover), and Vienna Calling was a top 20 hit. After The Fire covered Dom Komissar, which is a top 5 hit for them and Falco.
@@laurabrevitz3944 Rick Springfield... "Jessie Girl" went to #1, "Don't Talk to Strangers" to #2
"Love Somebody" to #5
He had about 17 Singles that broke the US Top 40 charts, so hardly a 1 hit wonder
Either the 80's or 60's had the most 1 hit wonders. I'd bet 80's. Especially since MTV was new and actually played music videos.
Another song by Cutting crew is Been in Love Before. You'll love it and Amber you would cry. I do every time I hear it. Just beautiful
Been In Love Before!
Tears for Fears song " Everybody wants to Rule the World" was one of the anthem songs of the 80s. You will love it.
Great reaction and song today as well. Was a big 80s hit. The buses would blast it on the way home,Durban style!
Loved all the Tears for Fears references from the Psych tv show - th-cam.com/video/ryCbYYSdNL4/w-d-xo.html
love that song, one of my favs from the 80's amidst tons more.
@@sherryjohnson2152 "Woman in Chains", "Head over Heels", etc
Depeche Mode stuff..
Climie Fischer.. "Love Changes Everything", "Rise to the Occasion"
Gosh there was a lot of awesome stuff.
Definitely has stood the test of time and I find more meaning in the lyrics now than 36 yrs ago.
@Relevant Brother, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was so iconic that Dennis Miller made it the theme song for his HBO comedy show... Tears For Fears were part and parcel of the 80's second British invasion and caught my attention right off the bat. "Mad World" had something that caught the ear, then "Shout" and "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" they cemented their sound, and their place with American fans. I liked them at least as well as any of the British bands ((which is a lot!) and then later they came out with "Sowing The Seeds Of Love" which I have in my playlist right next to The Beatles "All You Need Is Love".. It's a great song, whatever the stupid critics ha to say at the time..
Great suggestion!
S.W.
The 80's were phenomenal!!! Great music!!! All kinds...🎵🎶
Y'all will LOVE LOVE LOVE "Come on feel the Noise" by Quiet Riot. They were the 1ST 80s Hair Metal band to go #1 on the Billboard top 100 charts. Fun song and one of THE BEST guitar solo of All time. Not kidding!
I love the Oasis version of it.. But then I'm biased since I love almost anything Oasis composes.
I prefer the original Slade version
Love that song. Maybe they could do a double reaction day with originals and remakes of a song
It was a Space cover with a slight lyric change. Apparently the US market couldn't cope with 'Girls grab the boys' .
Terry Jacks - Seasons in the Sun - 1974. Bit of a tear jerker, in the right (or wrong) mood, but worth a listen.
Great song, I always pair it with Peter Sarsdedt - Where do you go to my lovely
Oh my goodness, yes! I was listening to random music and Seasons in the Sun came on and I almost cried. I flashed back to being a kid and it was playing while my mom was chatting with her girlfriend. Your brain has muscle memory when it comes to music.
I also suggest Randy VanWarmer Just When I Needed You Most (for Amber)
and in this vein, how about The Orginal Caste - One Tin Solder?
@@jackwells8107 I haven't heard that one, my first thought was I hope they credited Ralph McTell & Streets of London!. Wikipedia says they both have patterns found in Pachelbel's Canon.
It came out about the same time as The Night Chicago Died, and that’s probably why I always link the two songs.
You are right about the 80’s. I never thought about it while growing
up. I only began to appreciate this after watching these reactions.
Now I feel totally blessed to have been a part of that era. I was in
my 20’s! We just took it for granted at the time.
Yes we did. And how most of us would go back in a NY minute
This song was Cutting Crew's debut hit. This song went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1987. By the way, this group is not a one-hit wonder act. They had two other songs that hit the Billboard Top 40 in the same year. One for the Mockingbird was their second Top 40 hit. It only peaked at #36. But their third and last Top 40 cracked the Top 10 in the fall of 1987. It called I Been in Love Before. It peaked at #9. You guys should react to that song as well.
Here's another 80s one hit wonder, I Ran(So far away) by a Flock of Seagulls. The band is also known for their hair, especially the lead singer.
They have a couple other big hits Space Age Love Song and and Wishing are great songs
Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You) was their biggest hit over here in the UK, though I Ran is great too.
They have an entire greatest hits album. They aren’t one hit.
Not true. You will know the other flock of seagulls song. Space age love song. Was a bigger Hit
Those of us that were teens during the music version of MTV, had the best teen years... It was such a great time to be alive.
If you love 80s as much as I do then I request you listen to: Bonnie Tyler "holding out for a hero" and Pat Benatar "Invincible" for Female Friday. They are the perfect, quintessential 80s female empowerment ballads. Plus they are the lead songs to 2 incredible movies.
Bonnie Tyler is a fantastic suggestion
A thousand times YES.
And don't forget "Gloria", by Laura Branigan
@@martyb5807 Yes, but I would have picked Total Eclipse of the Heart Instead.
@@jackwells8107 I like both and It's a Heartache.
It's an 80's song that never made it into an 80's movie. The 80's movies that featured the Brat Pack really give an insight into 80's music:. Breakfast Club, St Elmo's Fire, etc
It wasn’t in an 80’s movie but it has been in movie soundtracks: Hot Tub Time Machine and LEGO Batman movie.
Cutting Crew's expansive ballad "I've Been In Love Before" warms my heart even after listening to it for years.
This was written by Cutting Crew English pop rock band lead singer Nick Van Eede, who was inspired by a real relationship. Says Nick: "Yes, I cannot tell a lie. It's a song written about my girlfriend (who is actually the mother of my daughter). We got back together for one night after a year apart and I guess there were some fireworks but all the time tinged with a feeling of 'should I really be doing this?' Hence the lyric, 'I should have walked away.' 1986.
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@@ozzieozzie7439 Nick Van Eede was born on June the 14th, 1958, in Cuckfield, West Sussex, England.
"I just died in your arms" was apparently a phrase that the writer of the song used as a euphemism for achieving orgasm. He derived it from the French phrase "le petit mort", which is what the French say for that same achievement.
Yeah pretty funny
The phrase comes from Shakespeare, meaning orgasm.
The little death....
Yes written about the small death with his ex on a one night stand…must have been something she said
I was a freshman in high school when this song came out & went to #1. I remember a girl in my English class telling the teacher about it & reciting some of the lyrics. I hadn't heard it yet, but that changed drastically when it got heavy airplay. The song isn't supposed to fade out. It has an ending with the keyboard chord hits that you heard a few times in the song. They also had a hit with "I've Been In Love Before." It's more mellow, and very cool!
@Bill Gaper I remember that second hit too ! Good song and immediately remembered it when Amber asked if they had anymore hits.
You guys have to do "Life in a Northern Town" by the Dream Academy,Under the Milky Way by The Church or Drive by the Cars
Someone suggested movie soundtrack songs and I want to second that. So many great songs from movies. Perhaps a Movie theme monday?
Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell. Pulp Fiction dance scene 🕺🏻 Amber and Jordan, let’s twist those hips!
I love that idea!
80s were so good. I just can’t imagine people in 40 years discovering great songs from the 2020s. Surely instantly forgotten
You want to hear a fun 70's song that was a One Hit Wonder, then check out Carl Douglas singing “Kung Fu Fighting”
That's so iconic and is heard everywhere, that I imagine they've heard it before. But if they haven't I agree it would be a great one to react to.
@Ibird That just made me think of 'The Night Chicago Died' by Paper Lace...which came out at about the same time... the song was also such a hit but hasn't crossed my mind in years, going to have to play it now 👍
Awesome 😎
@@ItWontHurtForLong Oh yeah, I forgot about that song. I'd love for them to react to The Night Chicago Died. Great song that I haven't heard in years.
Carl Douglas was massive, but not in uk. He was a major league talent who did Kung Fu Fighting for fun because of the Bruce Lee craze and the popularity of so called chop Socky movies.
Cutting Crew also did a song called “I’ve Been In Love Before”. It did hit the top 40 charts.
80s one hit or two hit list is long because of the second British Invasion and German performers. Here are but a few one hitters
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Melt with You- Modern English
Pop Muzik- M
I Want Candy-Bow Wow
One Thing Leads to Another- The Fix
Der Komissar-Falco
Somebody’s Watching Me -Rockwell
99 Luft Balloons- Nena
Safety Dance- Men without Hats
And if you are looking for truly unusual
Din Da Da -George Krantz (breakdance DJ hit)
Da Da Da -Trios (a truly simple piece of ear candy)
and so many more
Men without hats had several hits (in Canada for sure) and afalco also did Rock me Amedeus.
How about Puttin' On The Ritz by Taco?
The Fixx had plenty of hits
When im not watching this channel I’m watching Seven Hunnid on TH-cam
Chesney Hawkes "i am the one and only"
This track is SO 80s. The 80s are so influential that there is now a current genre dedicated to emulating the sound - "Synthwave". Check out some music from current Synthwave artists like 'The Midnight', 'Timecop1983', and 'FM-84' and you'll hear songs that sound like they came from a John Hughes movie that never got made.
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves is a good one-hit wonder from the 80s. I Can't Wait by Nu Shooz is another one. There were many great one-hit wonders in the 80s.
Nu Shooz actually had another hit called Point Of No Return, which is a top 40 hit. There are many acts with a few hits but are considered one-hit wonders because of one memorable song.
@@jermalcromartiepresents5728 more to the fact that they only have that one memorable Billboard charting song. Many "one hit wonders" are huge successes internationally, but just couldn't break through in the U.S. market.
The 80’s had, and still has the very best music EVER!! Great bands with fantastic frontmen! I can’t see any other decade measuring up! Unlimited Awesome Bands that can’t even all be mentioned!! I’ll listen to this music all the way thru my funeral!!!
The 80s just has to be the era of greatest music. Just great vibe, fun music, fun style...I kinda wish I could have lived in that time.
You need to do their other son "I've been in love before". Such a beautiful song and Amber will definitely be swaying to it!
You gotta hit the band Tears For Fears. They were my favorite for that style of 80's music!
Shout!
Preferred the Pet Shop Boys, but Tears for Fears were still awesome.
Seeds of love from 90's by tears for fears was brilliant too
Great song from 1986, released to America in 1987. There were so many great songs back then, this one was always memorable to me. It hit #1 in America, Poland, Norway, Finland, and Canada. Still listening in 2021.
If y'all wanna hear another awesome song in this kind of 80's pop-rock/ballads, check out. "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx, just might give you both goosebumps.
I think Amber would like ‘Hazard’ by Richard Marx, such a sad story 😢
Endless Summer nights and Should’ve Known Better. Those are jams by Richard Marx that they both would like. Classic 80’s vibes in those songs.
Legit, I could have sworn this song was by Richard Marx :)
@@JayT-1000 love those songs too!!
Or Angelina omg Richard Marx is an 80s ballad monster
For me, the most romantic song of the 80s will always be "Hands to heaven", by Breathe. You guys should give it a try.
I agree. Breathe Hands to Heaven and How Can I Fall are 2 of my favorite songs.
There's a sense of melancholy, of longing, in so much 80s music that makes it instantly recognizable as from the 80s. (I say that as an ancient Goth born in the 60s.) This is definitely one of those songs.
80s music is so powerful. Pure emotions.
80s had so many sounds, styles, genres and sub genres it was so awesome especially hearing so many styles from all over the world 🌎
Cutting Crew has another big hit called "I’ve Been In Love Before". Is a soft rock ballad.
I was a teenager when this song came out, reminds me of my first love & break up. Just one of my favorite songs to listen to that makes me very happy & very sad at the same time!
I've always loved this song. Never really heard anything else from the group, but I was always impressed by this track. Top-notch production, great songwriting both lyrically and musically. Very much ahead of its time.
Onehit Wonder.. like 80% of the 80s artists/groups
@@petrikinnunen9397 they weren’t a one hit wonder. They didn’t have many hits but more than one 😂. This song went number 1 and I’ve been in love before went number 9. They had another go top 40.
"I've been in love before" was also a hit in some countries. Beautiful song...
This song brings back so many memories. A little short affair 🥺
I was a teenager growing up in 80s in the UK. This tune and many more from this decade are so close to my heart. Much love from England 🏴
What a memorable song ❤I miss the 80s it was the best time of my life as teenager 👍
God bless the 80's!! I consider myself a fortunate son (CCR) to be a teen during this decade and able to listened to so much of this on the radio and on MTV. And I'm so glad to see both of you discovering and loving these same songs and videos!! And speaking of "one hit wonders", the 80's was full of them. Maybe you can do a "One Hit Wonder Wednesday"? Some 1HWs...Kajagoogoo “Too Shy”...Nena “99 Luft Balloons”...Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock “It Takes Two”...Neneh Cherry “Buffalo Stance”.
Great vocals, classic 80s. Sadly, they kind of fizzled out after their first album, but not before having a couple more hits - "One For the Mockingbird" and "I've Been In Love Before". The lead singer's name is Nick Van Eede. My recommendations for 80s one hit wonders are "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats, "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora, "Perfect Way" by Scritti Politti, and "Rock Me Amadeus" by Falco. Anyone agree?
"Rock me Amadeus" was a great one-hit wonder. I liked the really obscure ones like "Walk the Dinosaur" by Was Not Was and even "Star Trekkin'" by The Firm
"One Night in Bangkok" by Murray Head too.
I’ve been in love before is a great song!
Men Without Hats also had "Where Do the Boys Go?"
I was born in 61, so I’m stuck in the 70s when it comes to music. I remember being in the clubs in my early 20s dancing to this song. It was one of my favorite songs of the 80s.
If you like this 80’s band...you’re gonna Love the Hooters!!!! Totally irresistible!♥️♥️♥️...Start with And We Danced!! You won’t want it to stop💋.
The 80's were such a creative time musically, everything was new and innovative, a rebellion against soft rock and disco.
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Here's a great one-hit wonder of the 80's: "At This Moment" by Billy Vera & The Beaters. It was made popular from its airplay on the TV show "Family Ties." That show literally made it a hit, and it went to #1. I don't think it would've even charted if it wasn't for that show.
Yesssssss
That song still makes me cry! Sooooo good.
Yes! Gotta hit Billy Vera & the Beaters!
The Stray Cats are a unique band even for 1981..think they would be classified a rockabilly. "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut" were big for them...
Mister Mister, Level 42 and Culture Club are 80's pop Icons that need to be heard asap!
Officially Cutting Crew had two top 10 hits from their debut album "Broadcast" with "I Just Died In Your Arms" being a number 1 hit and "I've Been In Love Before" making it to number 9 so technically they are not a one hit wonder group, but they never had any of their songs since chart at all. They are a British band and are still recording music, but the lead guitarist from this video died in 2002 and they broke up for a while until they replaced him.
You’ve got to do Fine Young Cannibals, “She Drives Me Crazy”! Still the greatest 80s song ever! Amber will swoon! The lead singer was an actor for a short time! He had such an unusual look, he was once listed as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world! Roland Gift. And such an unusual voice too! Their name came from an early 60s movie with Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood about rich young idle people with nothing to do!
Oh yeah, Fine Young Cannibals are amazing. I did not know about the most beautiful thing, but I always thought he was such an unusual and attractive person.
"(I Just) Died in Your Arms" is the debut single by the English pop rock band Cutting Crew, from their debut studio album, Broadcast (1986). It was first released on 25 July 1986 in the United Kingdom, and then released to the United States on 1 January 1987. The song was written by frontman Nick Van Eede, produced by Terry Brown, John Jansen and the band, and mixed at Utopia Studios in London by Tim Palmer.
The power ballad[1] is the band's biggest hit, peaking at number one in the United States, Canada, Norway, and Finland, and reaching the top five in the UK, South Africa, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Another song with a similar vibe is Promises, Promises by Naked Eyes. I liked it during the 80s, but it's become one of my favorites in the past few years.
The 80's was magical. Wish I could experience it all over again 💜
I suggest "Emotions" by Samantha Sang, written by and back up singing by the group that you guys will know!
So many songs have great vocals and musicians. What it boils down to is if you like the song. I can't think of ONE group's songs of which I like ALL of them TRULY. These "one hit wonders" encapsulate the history of music.
This entire album is fantastic. So underrated.
this is one of my fave songs of the 80s, as well as Boys of Summer (Don Henley), Broken Wings (Mr Mister), Life is What you Make it (Talk Talk), Night Games (Graham Bonnet) and True (Spandau Ballet)....just all amazing songs that you need to check out!
The 80s were the best! It was kind of a stew of pop/rock/punk/groove/soul. Can’t go wrong with the 80s. There is something for everyone!
“ROCK THE CASBAH” by The Clash!
Cutting Crew was technically a two-hit wonder, but this song was by far the biggest one for them.
Other one-hit wonders to consider:
The Sherbs: We Ride Tonight
Martin Briley: You Ain't Worth The Salt In My Tears
Marilyn Martin: Night Moves
Moving Pictures: What About Me?
Russ Ballard: Voices
Nena: 99 Red Balloons
Helmet: Unsung
Chilliwack: My Girl
John Hall Band: Crazy (Keep On Falling)
Modern English: I Melt With You
Dexy's Midnight Runners: Come On Eileen
Walking in Memphis: Marc Cohn
Farrenheit: Fool in Love
I could continue...the list in endless!
God bless!!
Greg
Close to a one hit wonder from the 80's. they had a few songs, but this one is usually the only one anyone remembers.
Well, In my Case, I remember this song & I've Been in Love Before too.
True but then again the 1 hit wonder refers to a band or singer only having 1 HIT, they all have other songs, may have been around awhile even but only had 1 song hit the charts, I think doing a 1 hit wonder reactions will open up the door to the die hards getting twisted about their group being put into that category but it would be a lot of fun...
This whole album is great!
@@timlenard1646 I’ve been in love before reached the top 10 on the charts so I would consider that a hit.
I will add that those other songs from an artist might also be a top 40 hit, but only the most prominent hit is the one everyone remembers. So, for example, Vanilla Ice's first single is a top 5 hit song, then he released Ice Ice Baby, but we only remember the second single.
It is one of those songs we love it, it transcends generations. much love
Check out "Super freak" by Rick James. "Hot legs" by Rod Stewart. "She's a beauty" by the Tubes.
Especially SUPER FREAK
Luba..Everytime I see your picture sung w such soul...she wrote it about her dad...beautiful song...such heart in it! I haven't found a response on it yet...you won't forget it
Some other great one hit wonders are the 80's "Voices Carry" by 'Til Tuesday/Aimee Mann, the 90's "You Get What You Give" by The New Radicals, and also check out the New Zealand group Crowded House, which technically had 2 hits - "Don't Dream It's Over" and "Something So Strong".
Oh yes! Definitely Crowded House 🙏🌸
Or pre-Crowded House, Split Enz - I got You...
Crowded House "Weather with you". Sweet.
I agreed with your recommendation for Crowded House but disagree with your comment about only having 2 hits. That may be true for the US, but they have had multiple hits in New Zealand, Australia and other countries around the globe.
I always loved this song but for the life of me I couldn’t have named who sang it, so thanks for giving me a band for this 80’s hit.
More 80s!!! OMD and Flock of seagulls are amazing
I feel so privileged to have been a teenager growing up through the 80s. Neon love to you both.
I see some lists below for other 80s one hit wonders, but have yet to see Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz. Unique sound, unique beat, unique video. It is one of those you'll either love...or scratch your heads wondering why anyone would listen to it. Give it a shot!!
@David Keech--I loved that song, it was so different! Great suggestion!
I can listen to this song over and over again. Just love it
A few more good ones from the ’80s: “Swing” by Japan, “You Did Cut Me” by China Crisis, and “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz.
All awesome songs 🙌
I'm often been tempted to request a reaction to Japan but part of me thinks where the other 2 you mentioned are radio friendly, Japan's just that little bit obscure. I'd hate to see a Japan reaction fall flat. In my experience you either get Japan or you don't. RIP Mick Karn
"Shattered Dreams" by Johnny Hates Jazz is one of the best 80's Pop songs.
@@PjRjHj I definitely admire the Band Japan. They definitely were innovative and their rhythm section is mind blowing!
I love this song. I remember being like maybe 8-9 years old (I'm 37 so this a while back, lol), I was on a plane and I was singing this song out loud and my mom was trying to get me to be quite. I still sing random songs out loud in random places. I used to sing "You're the One That I Want" from Grease at work... it was a call center.
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My teenage years were in the 80's and this is one of my most favorite songs. When you are looking for one hit wonders this is one. Its a Dutch band and they had more songs but only 1 hit, this one. It also was their downfall because they couldnt do it again and the band fell apart. City to City - The Road Ahead, the year 1999.
I have looked at this song as a near-perfect example of pop songcraft. Great production, arrangement and melodicism. Catchy chorus, two solid solos, smooth vocal performance and great ending. It also has great pacing and song length. No part of it wears out its welcome and every part fits the song extremely well.
Songs that were hits were used in movies and commercials. So alot of people have heard parts of them over the years. ty
Y'all have got to listen to the new remake of Reba's big hit "Does He Love You?" with Dolly Parton. This song was huge in the 90s for Reba, but this time she just redid it with Dolly, who she has actually never sang on a record with, and they both still sound amazing with Reba now being 66 and Dolly being 75.
Love your reactions. I was born in the fifties and our generation was witness to so many different styles of music and artists. You have reacted to so many great songs that I have forgotten. Such fun. Thank you!
If y'all want to be moved to the depths of your core, listen to Dan Folgelberg's Leader of the Band. Guaranteed to move you.
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Love y'all, y'all are so darn fun!
One hit wonders, Marmalade "Reflections of my Life." It came out in 1969 and although the band was around for some time, this was their one big hit song.
Wanna understand the 80's sound? Most all studios that recorded songs back then used a dytronics tri-chorus rack effect... it's heard in most of the songs recorded in the 80's....instantly recognizable...it's really simple as that.
I was very lucky because I was teenager in the 80's. All these bands.....OMG, this was the best time of my life🙂
If you want to hear something different from the 80s, I’d recommend The Smiths. “There’s a Light That Never Goes Out”, “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” (this was in Never Been Kissed, as well), “This Charming Man”, “Bigmouth Strikes Again”, “Frankly, Mr. Shankly”, and so many more.
Yes! One of the BEST bands of the 80’s and the decade or ever. Morrissey’s lyrics were amazing and his voice is so unique plus their sound made a perfect combination
Be wary when looking for lists of one-hit wonders, some are compiled by people who weren't even alive in the 80s, and many include songs by bands that legitimately had other hits. "Take On Me" is remembered as one of the biggest hits of the 80s, if not the biggest, and because it overshadowed everything else it sometimes ends up on those lists; but a-ha had two other legit hit singles ("Hunting High and Low" and "The Sun Always Shines on TV"), and even did the song for a James Bond movie. Tears for Fears is sometimes on those lists, and there are three different songs that end up on those lists, depending on which one the list maker remembers most, and besides those big three ("Everybody Wants to Rule the World", "Shout", and "Head Over Heels"), they also had phenomenal hit singles from the previous album ("Change", "Mad World", and "Pale Shelter", all of which would make for great reactions).
Anyway, having said that, if you're still reading, here are a few legit one-hit wonders you might enjoy:
"Shattered Dreams" by Johnny Hates Jazz
"I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow
"Cars" by Gary Numan
"The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Weat Shades" by Timbuk3
"Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling
That last one is interesting. Lyrically, it's a sequel to "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, but musically it's completely unrelated.
"I've Been in Love Before " is another one by them.
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing this band live along with Go West, Wang Chung, Flock of Seaguls and our own home grown Phesudo Echo in 2019 1 month before lockdown hit. I must say that this band along with many I've seen still sound as good as they did 35 years ago.
Long live the 80s ❤
Yes also went to an 80's night with Cutting Crew, Wang Chung, Go West, Paul Young and Taylor Dane at the Palais in 2017! Was fabulous!!!
A few one hit wonders to check out:
Timbuk 3 - The Future’s So Bright
When In Rome - The Promise
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
Romeo Void - Never Say Never
Thompson Twins had 7 US hits in the '80s from 1982-1989. Lies(1982), Hold Me Now(1983), Doctor, Doctor(1983 same album as Hold Me Now), Lay Your Hands On Me Remix(85), King For Day(85), Long Goodbye(87), and Sugar Daddy(89) were the hits. All were either Top 5, Top 10, or Top 40 hits in 7 years.
@@jermalcromartiepresents5728 That might be true, but realistically other than maybe “Lies” nobody knows those other songs.
@@PaHeadhunter Also, as a possibility that people may know these songs, so we can't really go by people's memories as you are basically discrediting the artist's success by doing so. Basically, by your logic, because I only remember one song, this artist is a one-hit-wonder. At the same time, Billboards archives say otherwise. Realistically, whether you remember the songs or not is irrelevant, so is your love for the music and/or band. It's whether these artists are true one-hit wonders by definition.
@@PaHeadhunter that is probably bc some people only listen to the radio while others who really like a band’s songs will get the cassette/cd/record. I think I had the cassette bc I remember most of those songs. It’s like someone saying they love Led Zeppelin but have only heard Stairway to Heaven bc that’s the only one that played on the radio
We called this top 40 music. Every Sunday there was a top 40 countdown on the radio. We listened to it on the way to and from church every Sunday. ☺️ “Died in your arms” is a reference to the end of an act of physical love between two lovers. Cutting Crew had more than 1 hit song. I still have the LP. 😏 The lead singer’s voice was so soulful and had just the right amount of raspiness to it. He also had a bitchin’ hair cut. 😁
One of my top 10 all-time favorite tunes! And, as the one-hit wonders that they were, I couldn't tell you another song by them if you paid me.
But you 2 reacted exactly the way I feel every time I hear it. Thanx 4 That!
One hit wonder suggestion: "The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
That sound you can immediately identify an 80's song by is the gated reverb effect on the drums.
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This group also had a very pretty song called I've Been In Love Before.