The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, “Mr. Big Stuff.” Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “In The Summertime”
Mungo Jerry’s “In the Summertime” conjures up that classic warm-weather vibe — any time of the year. Here’s the backstory.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Couldn’t Get It Right”
Their song, “Couldn’t Get It Right,” became a big hit — but it also kicked off tensions that would shake things up in the Climax Blues Band.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Standing Outside A Broken Phonebooth…”
How did an L.A. air traffic controller with an interest in sampling create a lo-fi gem for the 90s? And what the heck is with that name?
