The One-Hit Wonder File: Dean Friedman’s “Ariel”
Dean Friedman’s quirky hit about a vegetarian Jewish girl fond of getting high was one of the catchiest tunes of the 70s.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)”
It’s one of the catchiest “earworms” of 70s pop. But it has an intriguing backstory, featuring a ubiquitous vocalist.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Tarzan Boy”
This fun 80s hit helped make “Europop” a thing. But like many things in the 80s, appearances were deceiving.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Walking On Sunshine”
It’s the 80s song that never fails to make you feel good. But the back story to Katrina and The Waves (and their hit) is a little less sunny.
“Sukiyaki” – A Cross-Cultural Pop Breakthrough
“Sukiyaki,” the 60s Asian hit, broke barriers in more than one way. How did it influence other cross-cultural pop songs in future years?