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The One-Hit Wonder File: “Dirty Water”
The Standells were from the West Coast, but after one memorable song, they were forever associated with Boston. The backstory on a great one-hit wonder.
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The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Ride Captain Ride”
"Seventy-three men sailed up..." It's another One-Hit-Wonder you told us was a fave. We dig into "Ride Captain Ride" by Blues Image.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Psychotic Reaction”
Count Five served up a choice slice of 60s garage rock with "Psychotic Reaction." It's one of your favorite "one-hit-wonders," so we dug into the backstory.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Pushin’ Too Hard”
This punk-tinged song by The Seeds is another you ranked high in our One-Hit-Wonder poll. Have a deeper dive.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: “Spirit In The Sky”
Because you told us this one was one of your favorite "one-hit-wonders," we did a deep dive into "Spirit In the Sky." Can't you just hear that fuzz-guitar already?