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yellowdogintexas

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14. my vote for Greatest One Hit Wonder is "Louie, Louie"

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Tue Apr 3, 2018, 12:40 PM

Apr 2018

it is still a staple at any dance party and it came out in 1961 or 1962. To my knowledge, The Kingsmen never had another big hit. Please correct me if I am wrong. I know that when I hear those opening chords, I am ready to dance!

Certainly best dance song ever!

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44 years later, it's still one of the most wonderful one hit wonders in the history of music. [View all] Miles Archer Apr 2018 OP

One hit wonders from Canada: the DeFranco Family applegrove Apr 2018 #1

Tony DeFranco became a successful realtor in Los Angeles. LeftInTX Apr 2018 #2

Did not know that. Loved the song as a kid. I never got sick of the rock and roll applegrove Apr 2018 #3

I like that song too. LeftInTX Apr 2018 #4

The Cheater by Bob Kuban and the In-Men Freddie Apr 2018 #5

I was 16 when this was released.. denbot Apr 2018 #6

Historically, this may be the greatest one-hit wonder... malthaussen Apr 2018 #7

He had an even bigger one hit wonder than that. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2018 #8

Didn't know about that one. malthaussen Apr 2018 #9

From "Name a great generic line from the movies..." mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2018 #17

55 years later, "it's still one of the most wonderful one hit wonders in the history of"... red dog 1 Apr 2018 #10

Just got myself this t-shirt last month. :) tanyev Apr 2018 #11

Robin Mcnamera Steerpike Apr 2018 #12

The ultimate one-hit wonder... Archae Apr 2018 #13

my vote for Greatest One Hit Wonder is "Louie, Louie" yellowdogintexas Apr 2018 #14

I knew somebody who knew somebody that knew the real words .... kwassa Apr 2018 #15

oh, come on, Eileen. kwassa Apr 2018 #16

Sorry, NOTHING will ever beat "In the Year 2525." MicaelS Apr 2018 #18