The 80's and 90's were filled with one hit wonders that bring back a shot of nostalgia for me. Did you have a favorite? I played The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony" relentlessly. And the year before that I rocked out to Chumbawamba's "Tubthumping" even though I had no idea what they were saying. Heck, I still don't know what they were saying. It's got a nice beat though!
Are there any one hit wonders of today? One-offs just don't seem to happen anymore.
Kirkman Messages: 10 Registered: August 2017 Location: Florida
Chancellor
That's a great question and something you don't hear about much these days. I definitely have some from my teenage years but recent ones don't come to mind. Of course, I'm awful with remembering name or artists or songs these days.
I can think of several from the 80s and 90s. You're right though, I can't really think of any from today. I think artists get more recognition these days - from social media, streaming, etc. - and that helps them have a large enough fanbase to continue producing music.
Wayne Parham Messages: 18786 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
I was thinkin' about how you can't ever tell a group will be a "one hit wonder" for several years. You know, you hear a song and it's catchy, gets played regularly for some time and then it slowly disappears.
Then a decade passes and you realize you never heard that band again. So it dawns on you: They were a one hit wonder!
That's true Johnny. I'm a fan of the Beatles, but my parents complained that their parents hated the group and said that music had died years ago. Every generation hates the next generations music. It almost feels like a requirement.
Wayne, your theory makes sense, maybe enough time just hasn't went by.
I honestly thought One Direction would be a one hit wonder of today, but no. I suppose I'm not a talented music critic.
Posting Rules
Members
Search
Help
Register
Login
Get a T-Shirt!
