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Adventures in one-hit wonderland
By an Amazon.com customer
Hanging by a MomentHanging by a Moment by Lifehouse
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Yeah, this song was overplayed, but have you heard their latest album? Half of those songs sound like this one. (We've all heard "Spin".)
Where Do You GoWhere Do You Go by No Mercy
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That's a good question.
Who DatWho Dat by J.T. Money
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This is exactly what people would say if someone mentioned JT Money's name nowadays.
BlueBlue by Eiffel 65
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This song made it to the top of the charts, but then, nothing.
Absolutely-Story of a GirlAbsolutely-Story of a Girl by Nine Days
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"This is the story of a girl/Who cried a river and drowned the whole world...", yeah, that was the shiznit. Then they broke up(?!).
Sittin' Fat Down SouthSittin' Fat Down South by Lil' Troy
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Remember "Wanna Be A Baller"? Unfortunately, I do too. I still can't believe people actually liked that song.
Dead SeriousDead Serious by Das EFX
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Sure, the duo would later make good stuff like "Freakit" and "Real Hip Hop", but nothing compared to "They Want EFX".
Get GoneGet Gone by Ideal (Artist)
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I'm glad they took their own advice.
GraduationGraduation by Vitamin C
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Maybe she should go back to Eve's Plum, because the novelty of cheesy songs like this wears off after June is over.
Don't Think I'm NotDon't Think I'm Not by Kandi
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Everyone knows this song is dumb. So why did we all like it so much?
I Wanna Be with YouI Wanna Be with You by Mandy Moore
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I wouldn't necessarily say her career is over, but this was the only real hit she had. Listen to the lyrics in her other songs and you'll understand why.
Swear It AgainSwear It Again by Westlife
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This was a great song by a great group of guys with good harmony. What happened to them?
Just a FriendJust a Friend by Mario
What's the easiest way to get a hit? Interpolate a novelty song that was a hit when you were a baby!
Bad BoyzBad Boyz by Shyne & Barrington Levy
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A Biggie-inspired voice and a prison term doesn't say much for your career.
Who Let the Dogs OutWho Let the Dogs Out by Baha Men
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You wouldn't be caught dead playing this song nowadays.
Sick Of Being LonelySick Of Being Lonely by Field Mob
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Too bad this honey-sings-the-chorus song didn't get anyone to buy their album.
Gotta Tell YouGotta Tell You by Samantha Mumba
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She got lost in the TRL world.
In Effect ModeIn Effect Mode by Al B. Sure!
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His whole first album was pretty decent, but the only hit he really had was "Nite & Day". And considering how many people bought his following albums, it's understandable that he drifted out of sight.
Secrets of FlyingSecrets of Flying by Johnny Kemp
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Apparently he "Just Got Paid" and then decided he didn't have to do anything else.
Closing TimeClosing Time by Semisonic
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I still can't believe this was their only hit. What about "Secret Smile"?
CollectionCollection by Indeep
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This trio's only claim to fame is the 1983 dance hit "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life".
TodayToday by Today
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"Girl I Got My Eyes On You" was a moderate R&B hit, but the rest of the album wasn't that exciting, nor was their second album. This is probably why Big Bub went solo.
FadedFaded by Souldecision
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This funky song featuring rapper Thrust hit big in 2000, and the follow-up "Ooh It's Kinda Crazy" was decent too, but what happened to them after that? Has anyone heard from Thrust either?
Class Reunion: The Greatest Hits of 1984Class Reunion: The Greatest Hits of 1984 by Various Artists
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This is the only place you can still find Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me". (Incidentally, I saw his video for "Obscene Phone Caller" the other day and then I realized WHY he was a one-hit wonder.)
No MoreNo More by Ruff Endz
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This song was a hit (for some reason), and their next album was decent, but now they have a greatest hits album already. Can everyone say "career life support"?