It's National "One Hit Wonder" Day!

You Belong to Me--The Duprees  1962

Sinatra recorded it too, as did others, but I think this was their only hit.

16 Candles by The Crests was also big, but they had several other hit tunes down the line.  However, I believe Johnny Maestro was gone by then.

Fun thread!

Cheers...

Rich, no, neither of those groups were one-hit wonders. The Duprees also did "My Own True Love" and "Have You Heard," among others.

And The Crests, with Johnny Maestro, did "Step By Step," "The Angels Listened In," "Trouble In Paradise," and others. For example, here’s Johnny performing "Step By Step" as a member of The Crests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E284QNyoJug

All of these were solid top-40 hits.

Regards,
-- Al

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Oh, larryi,  I remember "Sock it to Me, Baby" from Mitch Ryder; just slipped my mind. Good one

I was walking down Baker St. in London with a native English friend one day. I mentioned the song by Gerry Rafferty. He said he didn't even chart in England. Crazy huh?
   Question please;almarg stated; Many thanks to Elizabeth for posting the link to the comprehensive list of one-hit wonders. Brings back a lot of memories. I don't see a posting from Elizabeth on this thread. What am I missing? Joe

Hi Joe,

Looks like Elizabeth's post was deleted.  But here is the link she had provided:

https://top40weekly.com/all-one-hit-wonders/

Regards,
-- Al