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What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?

Many on Audiogon agree the 1970's was the best decade for popular music. Whether it was the quality of songwriting or the diversity of music. The decade also produced many unforgettable 1 hit wonders. My personal favorite is Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band, what's yours?
dayglow
dayglow OP
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Jdoris-You make a very strong case. Geronimo Cadillac peaked at #37-1972 and Carolina in the Pines #21-1975.
donjr
1,335 posts
 
Billy Don't be a Hero was by Paper Lace who also did The Night Chicago Died.
donjr
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Love is Like Oxygen. I cant remember who sang it but it sure got a ton of radio play.
jdoris
972 posts
 
Thanks, Dayglow. I think my older sister got me a demo copy from WVBR, the Cornell Student Radio station.

"Oh, Lord, take meback . . . "
martykl
3,578 posts
 
Donjr.

Billy, Don't Be A Hero was a #1 hit for Paper Lace in the UK. The US hit was by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods. I don't believe that Paper Lace ever reached the top 40 with that song in the US.

Marty
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