one hit wondering

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Madness
Madness is often brushed off as a silly band who is just really gung-ho about their place of residence. But SURPRISE—these guys sing about a lot more than just their crib.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
10.5.12
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One-Hit Wondering - Madness
WHOSE HOUSE? OUR HOUSE!
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
10.4.12
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One-Hit Wondering - Johann Pachelbel
Dude wrote music for one wedding and, like, a THOUSAND funerals.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.27.12
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Haddaway
What if we've always brushed aside Haddaway's hit "What Is Love" as a cheesy 90s techno pop tune, but in truth, it's the most thought-provoking ballad of our time?
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.20.12
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One-Hit Wondering - Haddaway
What is love? Not making me listen to all six of your albums for a week straight.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.20.12
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One-Hit Wondering - Toni Basil
You know that song that goes "Hey Mickey! Hey Mickey!" Yeah, that girl.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.13.12

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The Vapors
The Vapors made a name for themselves with their popular 1980 single "Turning Japanese" and though frontman David Fenton has always denied rumors of the innuendo behind it, the song will probably always be known as a euphemism for self-pleasuring.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.11.12
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One-Hit Wondering - The Vapors
Literally every single song of theirs is great (except for the one you know them for).
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
9.6.12
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One-Hit Wondering - The Knack
You know, the dudes who wrote "My Sharona."
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
8.30.12
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Dexys Midnight Runners
Sometimes, when I mention "Dexys Midnight Runners," it takes people a good second to realize what the hell I'm talking about until I’m like, "uhh, that ‘Come On Eileen’ band.” Seems kind of unfair, to be honest.
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
8.23.12
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One-Hit Wondering - Dexys Midnight Runners
Welcome to my new column, where I listen to entire discographies of so-called "One-Hit Wonders." First up, Dexys Midnight Runners, AKA, that band that wrote "Come On Eileen."
Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
8.23.12