Jahfin Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Wildfire - Michael Murphy I know that's the song he's probably best known for but Geronimo's Cadillac was also pretty successful. He's also done a series of Western albums in recent years that have been very well received. Oddly enough, when he started acting he had to start using his middle name (Martin) in order to avoid confusion with another actor also named Michael Murphey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been saving ones that I've heard on XM in a spreadsheet I don't think of them really as one hit wonders - Wild Thing was also huge. I know that's the song he's probably best known for but Geronimo's Cadillac was also pretty successful. He's also done a series of Western albums in recent years that have been very well received. Oddly enough, when he started acting he had to start using his middle name (Martin) in order to avoid confusion another actor also named Michael Murphey. I didn't know he was still recording albums. I've not heard Geronimo's Cadillac either. I'll have to go look that up. Wildfire always made me tear up - it seemed so sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gegenschein Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Venus is a great song, but my favourite song by Shockhing Blue is definitely Send Me a Postcard. It rocks like hell! Here's my personal fav: Never Marry A Railroad Man oh, you got me started... I love this band! Long And Lonesome Road Shocking You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Outstanding contributions, folks.. A couple of more beauties...Bill Withers and Blues Image http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2IWIwAYDNU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Outstanding contributions, folks.. A couple of more beauties...Bill Withers ............................................................................ Edit: messed up your quote Zepaholic... I can't stand that song, but i do love "Lean On Me" also by Bill Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Some may of you remember this i prefer the beatles version.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Edit: messed up your quote Zepaholic... I can't stand that song, but i do love "Lean On Me" also by Bill Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been saving ones that I've heard on XM in a spreadsheet Personal Fav #1 Every Mother's Son - Come On Down To My Boat Personal Fav #2 Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' 1-2-3 Red Light - 1910 Fruitgum Company The Troggs had three or four hits, at least. So did Lou Christie. (Maybe this was only in the UK?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Some favorites from the 80s (US one hit wonders at least; not sure about internationally) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m571d_DbWZo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f8Sser_DJU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP2h16m8X1Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GylirgHFqeQ Lots more where these came from Damn! Virginia, You're making me feel old! Well when I was a teen you couldn't turn the radio on without hearing this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS1jrTNJRMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Edit: messed up your quote Zepaholic... I can't stand that song, but i do love "Lean On Me" also by Bill Withers That's cool and it's beyond my comprehension why i like it, but i do. In fact, i do not understand why i'm posting these songs that i grew up listening to on AM radio as a kid. Pathetic. p.s. another... ALmost forgot one of the best voices ever...Melanie. Sorry, i wasn't trying to criticize your enjoyment of a song. I just pointed out i don't like it, but seems Bill Withers is actually a two hit wonder, lol. I just heard Lean on Me the other day in the car, and that song always makes me feel like crying. Another song i love that seems to be a one hit wonder (at least here in the U.S.)...this band may have a following, but as far as airplay, the only song i recall being played by them..."If You Leave" by OMD (from the classic movie "Pretty In Pink") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I don't think of them really as one hit wonders - Wild Thing was also huge. Speaking of the Troggs, R.E.M. also do a damn good cover of their song Love Is All Around that was included on their first Unplugged performance which you can see here. The author of Wild Thing (as well as Angel of the Morning), Chip Taylor is also well worth checking out. His recent duet albums with Carrie Rodriguez are a good place to start. I didn't know he was still recording albums. I've not heard Geronimo's Cadillac either. I'll have to go look that up. Wildfire always made me tear up - it seemed so sad His latest is another in his series of albums full of "cowboy" songs except this one has a bluegrass angle. His Geronimo's Cadillac record was my introduction to him but I'm also a huge fan of his Cosmc Cowboy Souvenir album. He initially got a lot of recognition during the beginnings of the country rock/"outlaw" period along with fellow songwriters Steve Goodman, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willis Alan Ramsay, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, etc. Jimmy Buffett even namechecked him in his song Migration from his A1A album: Lookin' back at my background tryin' to figure out how I ever got here. Some things are still a mystery to me While others are much too clear. I'm just livin' in the sunshine, Stay contented most of the time. Yeah, listenin' to Murphey, Walker and Willis, Sing me their Texas rhymes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I hardly think of M. Murphey as a one-hit-wonder artist ! Carolina In The Pines, etc. How about..... The Lion Sleeps Tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here's my personal fav: Never Marry A Railroad Man oh, you got me started... I love this band! Long And Lonesome Road Shocking You Yeah, those are great too, espesially Never Marry A Railroad Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I always liked the song Lean On Me as well as Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Speaking of the Troggs, R.E.M. also do a damn good cover of their song Love Is All Around that was included on their first Unplugged performance which you can see here. The author of Wild Thing (as well as Angel of the Morning), Chip Taylor is also well worth checking out. His recent duet albums with Carrie Rodriguez are a good place to start. His latest is another in his series of albums full of "cowboy" songs except this one has a bluegrass angle. His Geronimo's Cadillac record was my introduction to him but I'm also a huge fan of his Cosmc Cowboy Souvenir album. He initially got a lot of recognition during the beginnings of the country rock/"outlaw" period along with fellow songwriters Steve Goodman, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willis Alan Ramsay, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, etc. Jimmy Buffett even namechecked him in his song Migration from his A1A album: Lookin' back at my background tryin' to figure out how I ever got here. Some things are still a mystery to me While others are much too clear. I'm just livin' in the sunshine, Stay contented most of the time. Yeah, listenin' to Murphey, Walker and Willis, Sing me their Texas rhymes. Thanks Jahfin! I'll have to look into that a bit more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Damn! Virginia, You're making me feel old! Well when I was a teen you couldn't turn the radio on without hearing this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS1jrTNJRMA LOL; those were all from my late high school/college days I definitely remember Seasons in the Sun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancin'Days Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been saving ones that I've heard on XM in a spreadsheet Personal Fav #1 Every Mother's Son - Come On Down To My Boat Personal Fav #2 Crazy Elephant - Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' 1-2-3 Red Light - 1910 Fruitgum Company How can you call The Troggs a 1 hit wonder? http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I5mcaOm7KE...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Can't stream at work and couldn't check out the Youtubes so sorry if these have been mentioned already: One Toke Over The Line- Brewer & Shipley and the most depressing, suicide-inducing song of all time...........Feelings by Mr. Morris Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 It doesn't get any weirder than this one. Yes, this was actually a big hit......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xek58Z14V0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 It doesn't get any weirder than this one. Yes, this was actually a big hit......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xek58Z14V0 Lol, yeah that song is cool. I've got it with another 60's band called Downliner's Sect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 My bad, I knew The Troggs had more than one hit. My spreadsheet has a variety of songs I haven't heard in a while. Also, The 1910 Fruitgum Company had more than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Edit: messed up your quote Zepaholic... I can't stand that song, but i do love "Lean On Me" also by Bill Withers That's cool and it's beyond my comprehension why i like it, but i do. In fact, i do not understand why i'm posting these songs that i grew up listening to on AM radio as a kid. Pathetic. p.s. another... ALmost forgot one of the best voices ever...Melanie. Not sure I would call Melanie a one-hit wonder. Brand New Key.....Nevertheless a couple of good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Not sure I would call Melanie a one-hit wonder. Brand New Key.....Nevertheless a couple of good ones. I think Brand New Key was her big hit but she definitely had a following. Gather Me is a great album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I think a couple of the songs posted were hits in countries OTHER than USA. Please USA only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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