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'Hit Me Baby' Brings Back 80s 1-Hit Wonders
NBC10 ^ | 6/04/05 | NBC10

Posted on 06/03/2005 11:12:36 PM PDT by freedom44

Did you ever wonder what happened to some of those one-hit wonders like Vanilla Ice, Tommy Tutone and Flock of Seagulls?

NBC did too, so they are bringing them back in "Hit Me Baby One More Time." What do they look like? What do they sound like?

We tracked down hitmakers from the past to take the stage to perform one more time and you can be the judge.

For three weeks, the former Top Ten artists will perform their trademark hit song along with one of today's current hits. At the end of the night, the live audience votes for their favorites! Watch "Hit Me Baby One More Time," Thursday nights at 9 on NBC 10.

Here is a list of the performers so you don't miss your favorite!

Episode 1: Thursday June 2, 9 p.m.

Arrested Development Tiffany Flock of Seagulls Loverboy Cece Peniston

Episode 2: Thursday June 9

Sophie B. Hawkins Wang Chung Irene Cara Cameo Night Ranger

Episode 3: Thursday June 16

The Motels The Knack Tommy Tutone Vanilla Ice One Band To Be Determined


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: 80s; americanfalseidols; better2watchpaintdry; bigcountry; bighair; cockrock; fatdudesinspandex; genx; music
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To: A CA Guy
"...bombing of the Magic Johnson show."

Oh no, don't shoot the messenger. She was getting payed to play music, not host the show.

Magic is a basketball player, not a talk show host. That was the reason the show swooshed!
141 posted on 06/04/2005 1:04:12 AM PDT by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: Red Sea Swimmer

The tune doesn't come to mind, but if I heard it I might recognize it.


142 posted on 06/04/2005 1:06:35 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Tall_Texan
I guess there's no INXS comeback on this show. (yeah, I know).

Never fear. CBS is on it, sort of;

CBS reveals the identities of its upcoming 'Rock Star: INXS' contestants

143 posted on 06/04/2005 1:07:08 AM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult (Pray for us all.)
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To: A CA Guy

"Grace Jones greatest hit was Dolph Lundgren."

Was that before she was run over by that boat?

Actually, I had a couple of her albums and enjoyed them.


144 posted on 06/04/2005 1:07:33 AM PDT by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: This Just In

True, she is a terrific talent and her dad was historic in music. She may one day be as well.


145 posted on 06/04/2005 1:08:09 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Petronski
If you have a DVD drive and a short list of videos like these, let me know. I'll send you the MPEGs.

Yes on all counts, thanks!

I'll freepmail you my list later this weekend after some thought, but if you have or can find a very obscure video/song called..."Take Me For A Night In New York" by Elbow Bones & the Racketeers, I would be forever indebted!

Great song and great video!

146 posted on 06/04/2005 1:08:31 AM PDT by NewLand (Faith in The Lord trumps all!)
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To: Pro-Bush

When I worked a bouncer in 1980 to 1983 I heard that song five times a night for three years.

If only "I had a rocket launcher"


147 posted on 06/04/2005 1:08:35 AM PDT by beaver fever
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To: Red Sea Swimmer

The Cult - Fire Woman

Wound up, can't sleep, can't do anything right, little honey,
Oh, since I set my eyes on you.
I tell you the truth.
Twistin' like a flame in a slow dance, baby,
You're driving me crazy.
Come on, little honey, come on now!

Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke on the horizon!
Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke stack lightning!

You shake it up, you're to blame, got me swayin' little honey.
My heart's a ball of burnin' flame.
Oh, yes it is.
Trancing like a cat on a hot tin shack,
Lord, have mercy! Come on little sister, come on and shake it!

Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke on the horizon!
Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke stack lightning!

I was thinking what I've been missing.
I'll tell you truthfully, well.
She's coming close now.
I can feel her.

She's getting close to me.
Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke on the horizon!
Fire! Smoke, she is a rising!
Fire! Smoke stack lightning!

Fire woman you're to blame


148 posted on 06/04/2005 1:08:45 AM PDT by Pro-Bush (Can't afford Medical care? Thank an illegal alien.)
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To: A CA Guy

Slow, melodic, electronica with sounds of the rain falling. Best played late at night at Gothic nightclubs or driving in Winter.


149 posted on 06/04/2005 1:09:11 AM PDT by Red Sea Swimmer (Tisha5765Bav)
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To: This Just In
... Spinal Tap.

"This one goes to eleven"

150 posted on 06/04/2005 1:09:53 AM PDT by dread78645 (Sorry Mr. Franklin, We couldn't keep it.)
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To: This Just In

He was meant to be her prop, but he had ambitions of his own and has done fairly well in mostly B movies.

Now that you mention it, I do remember something about a boat.


151 posted on 06/04/2005 1:10:25 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Pro-Bush
The Cult were sensational, but you are now moving up to the late 80's.

"She Sells Sanctuary" is a super song. It really thumps. I played it at many parties I hosted in the 90's and it always got everyone jumping.
152 posted on 06/04/2005 1:11:15 AM PDT by Red Sea Swimmer (Tisha5765Bav)
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To: Red Sea Swimmer

Or driving "through" Gothic nightclubs in the winter!!!


153 posted on 06/04/2005 1:11:22 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Red Sea Swimmer

Totally, and don't forget "Sweet Soul Sister"!


154 posted on 06/04/2005 1:12:53 AM PDT by Pro-Bush (Can't afford Medical care? Thank an illegal alien.)
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To: A CA Guy
Ive never done that myself, but I'm sure there are a few outdoor Goth parties here and there that may merit a drive-through.

I can just see the black-clad and white faced check-out-chick saying "Do you want Bauhaus with that ?"

P.S. "Bela Lugosi's Dead" was a great track in the Goth genre.
155 posted on 06/04/2005 1:13:43 AM PDT by Red Sea Swimmer (Tisha5765Bav)
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To: dread78645

LOL!!!

The "Black" album.


156 posted on 06/04/2005 1:14:24 AM PDT by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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To: Pro-Bush

The Cult...most under-rated band of all time. Sonic Temple is in my CD player at this very moment.

Saw 'em live opening for Metallica in Houston years and years ago. Evening was going great until the band spotted my date...

157 posted on 06/04/2005 1:15:31 AM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: Red Sea Swimmer

Goth did have a permanent effect on current culture among women I guess.
I can't tell you how often I go to places and find the majority of women wearing the standard "BLACK" dress.


158 posted on 06/04/2005 1:16:22 AM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Pro-Bush
Not in my top 500. Just vaguely remember it. The vinyl record just might make a good Frisbee though.

No offense, if you like the track.

Again, taste in music is very subjective, although I'm sure everyone thought that "Day Trip to Bangor" was tripe.
159 posted on 06/04/2005 1:16:33 AM PDT by Red Sea Swimmer (Tisha5765Bav)
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To: Southack

Agreed, I kinda feel the same way about Danzig.


160 posted on 06/04/2005 1:16:40 AM PDT by Pro-Bush (Can't afford Medical care? Thank an illegal alien.)
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