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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Hot Child In the City”
It had crunchy guitar riffs, a unique vocal, and more than a touch of glitter rock. No wonder "Hot Child In the City" was such a 70s hit.
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It had crunchy guitar riffs, a unique vocal, and more than a touch of glitter rock. No wonder "Hot Child In the City" was such a 70s hit.

The sirens blaring at the start don't bode well for the subject of this memorable one-hit wonder. We take another listen.

Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, "Mr. Big Stuff." Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.

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.

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?