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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?
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The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Eve of Destruction”
It remains one of the most iconic "protest" songs -- and it wasn't done by Bob Dylan or Joan Baez. Here's the story of how it came together.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Smiling Faces Sometimes”
It's a memorable song that reflected the paranoia and darkness of a certain part of the 70s. And it still holds up.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Everlasting Love”
For a "one-hit wonder," the song "Everlasting Love" has had an everlasting presence on the pop, rock, soul, and country charts.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “The Monster Mash”
"The Monster Mash" has had a longer life-span than the average zombie. A look at how this kitschy Halloween hit came to be.