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The Greatest One-Hit Wonder Songs of the '70s
Ranker Music ^ | 1/1/24 | Ranker Music

Posted on 02/05/2024 2:22:36 PM PST by DallasBiff

We see flash-in-the-pan artists come and go with every decade, but one-hit wonders of the '70s ironically always seem to stick around. For example, you’ve probably heard the classics “American Pie” by Don McLean or “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum despite not knowing any of their other songs or discography. Below, music lovers have ranked the greatest songs of the '70s by one hit wonders in order to increase awareness for them—and also because they kick ass. So if you like “American Pie” or “Spirit in the Sky,” you’re sure to love the other one hit wonders of the '70s below. Also be sure to vote for your favorite '70s one-hit wonders below or add any you feel should be on the list

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KEYWORDS: 70s; onehitwonders
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To: jagusafr
“2525” - Zager and Evans

That was a good one.

121 posted on 02/05/2024 3:40:25 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: George from New England

weird how that even got made into a song and pretty good one at that.


122 posted on 02/05/2024 3:40:46 PM PST by xoxox
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To: NautiNurse

another not a one hit wonder.

Lay it Down!


123 posted on 02/05/2024 3:41:13 PM PST by xoxox
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To: Dr. Sivana

He’s performing here in Phoenix this month! he’s on billboards.

Thank you for correcting my brain fart :D


124 posted on 02/05/2024 3:41:44 PM PST by LeoTDB69
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To: Dr. Sivana

CW McCall - Wolf Creek Pass. not a one-hit-wonder.


125 posted on 02/05/2024 3:41:53 PM PST by xoxox
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To: Dr. Sivana

There are some good ones in that list.


126 posted on 02/05/2024 3:42:32 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: DallasBiff
Bloodrock (1971)

D.O.A

#36 on the charts (best rank for the band)

Ft Worth, TX, band- Psychedelic rock, Hard rock


127 posted on 02/05/2024 3:43:18 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: freepersup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.O.A._(song)


128 posted on 02/05/2024 3:43:40 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: DallasBiff

Life is a Rock (but the radio rolled me).


129 posted on 02/05/2024 3:43:46 PM PST by xoxox
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To: DallasBiff
Although released in the summer of 1969 in Holland, "Venus" by Shocking Blue reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in February 1970.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LhkyyCvUHk

It's a good crossover from the 1960s to the 1970s.

130 posted on 02/05/2024 3:44:58 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: DallasBiff

“More more more”
Andrea True Connection 1976.


131 posted on 02/05/2024 3:46:54 PM PST by Newtoidaho (All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
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To: Cautious Optimism

If you want to see a real mind bender then check out when the Lawrence Welk singers did a cover of”One toke over the line “
on one of their shows.

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How about tripping to The Velvet Underground on the Lawrence Welk Show?

https://twitter.com/wbderry/status/1661744010279682054


132 posted on 02/05/2024 3:47:17 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (A truth that’s told with bad intent, Beats all the lies you can invent ~ Wm. Blake)
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To: DallasBiff

How about, Avenging Annie by Andy Pratt?


133 posted on 02/05/2024 3:49:12 PM PST by HandyDandy (Borders, language and culture. Michael Savage)
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To: freepersup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzY5i8zHWdw


134 posted on 02/05/2024 3:51:32 PM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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To: OKSooner

No flip side, no second album, no nothing. Just one album with kind of a cult following.
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Sorry, they had a second album, “Marrying Maiden” that actually charted higher than the first album.


135 posted on 02/05/2024 3:52:48 PM PST by sunny bonobo
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To: DallasBiff
Ram Jam sounded like a Southern band despite being formed in New York City. The lead singer was from New Jersey and the bassist played in some of Billy Joel's bands.

In 1978 they released a cover of the folk song "Black Betty" once covered by Lead Belly. The song still has airplay today.

Their look and sound is so 1970s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_2D8Eo15wE

136 posted on 02/05/2024 3:52:56 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: dfwgator

I didn’t know that.


137 posted on 02/05/2024 3:53:30 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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I enjoy listening to brief snippets in my head when I see the song title. It’s like instant dopamine without waiting for the entire song. And the nostalgic time/place that go with it.


138 posted on 02/05/2024 3:53:32 PM PST by F450-V10
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To: BipolarBob

“Stairway to Heaven” - Led Zeppelin
“Slow Ride” - Foghat
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I see what you did there lol


139 posted on 02/05/2024 3:54:03 PM PST by sunny bonobo
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To: DallasBiff

You’ve got Tony Burrows on this list three times with three different groups.

Is he still a one hit wonder?


140 posted on 02/05/2024 3:57:17 PM PST by Crusher138 ("Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just")
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