Of all the one-hit-wonder bands, and of all their songs, the best one ever has to be "Brandy" by the band "Looking Glass." Hands down - the best, no contest. (And ain't they a handsome bunch o' fellers?)It had it all. A memorable tune. It was very 70's sounding. The lead singer's voice was distinctive. And the story was great. About a girl who worked in a local tavern. Sailors flirted with her constantly, but she was in love with someone. Someone she could never have, someone who would never be back. Of course when the song was released, I was only 8 and didn't understand the suttle nuances of the lyrics. Great song then, and an even better song now.
Others worth considering:
Fooled Around and Fell In Love - Elvin Bishop
All Right Now - Free
Because the Night - Patti Smith Group
Smoke From a Distant Fire - Sanford-Townshend Band
The Boys are Back in Town - Thin Lizzy
Now for the flip-side. There so many to consider here, such as:
Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day
Disco Duck - Rick Dees
Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks
Run Joey Run - David Geddes
Playground in My Mind - Clint Holmes
But the worst song by a one-hit-wonder band/artist has GOT TO BE "Shannon" by Henry Gross. Terrible, whiney, mess of a song. If played at the proper volume, it's been known to cause all dogs within a 7-mile radius to experience violent convulsions. Which is ironic because the song was actually inspired by the death of a Carl Wilson's (Beach Boys) Irish Setter.
OK, animal lovers, go ahead and let me have it for my insensitivity.....
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