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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Tainted Love”
"Tainted Love" had a couple of lives before the 80s. But when Soft Cell put their techno-stamp on it, it became a classic.
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The One-Hit Wonder File: “I Melt with You”
"I Melt with You" is one of the quirkiest hits of the 80s, and remains an enduring favorite. The backstory is ... unexpected.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Black Betty”
"Black Betty" cut through 70s music like a knife. But there's a lot of confusion about the meaning. Here's the origin story.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Your Love”
The Outfield may have had a few other songs make it onto the charts, but none were as infectious as their big one, "Your Love."
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Fooled Around and Fell In Love”
Elvin Bishop was an accomplished blues guitarist. But 1976's "Fooled Around and Fell In Love" assured his place in rock history.